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2023 [KOUN] NORMAN Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 39

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Storm Based Warning History

025 
WFUS54 KOUN 200059
TOROUN
OKC027-087-200115-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0039.230420T0059Z-230420T0115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
759 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Cleveland County in central Oklahoma...
  West central McClain County in central Oklahoma...

* Until 815 PM CDT.

* At 759 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located near Goldsby, moving north at 15 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris 
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile 
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete 
           destruction is possible.

* Locations impacted include...
  Western Norman, Newcastle, and Goldsby. 

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 106 and 109.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, an extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is
on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm
shelter, safe room or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3512 9751 3515 9757 3522 9755 3522 9746
TIME...MOT...LOC 0059Z 199DEG 14KT 3515 9752 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Mahale
527 
WWUS54 KOUN 200103
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
803 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

OKC027-087-200115-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-230420T0115Z/
Cleveland OK-McClain OK-
803 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
CLEVELAND AND WEST CENTRAL MCCLAIN COUNTIES...
    
At 803 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Goldsby, moving
north at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Western Norman, Newcastle, and Goldsby. 

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 106 and 109.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
storm shelter, safe room, or an interior room on the lowest floor of
a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3512 9751 3515 9757 3522 9755 3522 9746
TIME...MOT...LOC 0103Z 199DEG 14KT 3517 9751 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Mahale
985 
WWUS54 KOUN 200113 RRB
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
813 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

OKC027-087-200123-
/O.EXP.KOUN.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-230420T0115Z/
Cleveland OK-McClain OK-
813 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL CLEVELAND AND WEST CENTRAL MCCLAIN
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 815 PM CDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

LAT...LON 3512 9751 3515 9757 3522 9755 3522 9746
TIME...MOT...LOC 0113Z 199DEG 14KT 3520 9750 

$$

Mahale
Permalink to 202304200059-KOUN-WFUS54-TOROUN
025 
WFUS54 KOUN 200059
TOROUN
OKC027-087-200115-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0039.230420T0059Z-230420T0115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
759 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Cleveland County in central Oklahoma...
  West central McClain County in central Oklahoma...

* Until 815 PM CDT.

* At 759 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located near Goldsby, moving north at 15 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris 
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile 
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete 
           destruction is possible.

* Locations impacted include...
  Western Norman, Newcastle, and Goldsby. 

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 106 and 109.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, an extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is
on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm
shelter, safe room or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3512 9751 3515 9757 3522 9755 3522 9746
TIME...MOT...LOC 0059Z 199DEG 14KT 3515 9752 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Mahale
Permalink to 202304200103-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN
527 
WWUS54 KOUN 200103
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
803 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

OKC027-087-200115-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-230420T0115Z/
Cleveland OK-McClain OK-
803 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
CLEVELAND AND WEST CENTRAL MCCLAIN COUNTIES...
    
At 803 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Goldsby, moving
north at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Western Norman, Newcastle, and Goldsby. 

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 106 and 109.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
storm shelter, safe room, or an interior room on the lowest floor of
a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3512 9751 3515 9757 3522 9755 3522 9746
TIME...MOT...LOC 0103Z 199DEG 14KT 3517 9751 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Mahale
Permalink to 202304200113-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN-RRB
985 
WWUS54 KOUN 200113 RRB
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
813 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

OKC027-087-200123-
/O.EXP.KOUN.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-230420T0115Z/
Cleveland OK-McClain OK-
813 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL CLEVELAND AND WEST CENTRAL MCCLAIN
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 815 PM CDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

LAT...LON 3512 9751 3515 9757 3522 9755 3522 9746
TIME...MOT...LOC 0113Z 199DEG 14KT 3520 9750 

$$

Mahale

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