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2023 [KOUN] NORMAN Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 42

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Storm Based Warning History

299 
WFUS54 KOUN 200155
TOROUN
OKC027-125-200230-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0042.230420T0155Z-230420T0230Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Eastern Cleveland County in central Oklahoma...
  West central Pottawatomie County in central Oklahoma...

* Until 930 PM CDT.
    
* At 855 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located 4 miles north of Etowah, moving northeast at 20 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar 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...
  Eastern Norman, Pink, and Little Axe. 

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3515 9714 3518 9721 3527 9719 3530 9702
      3521 9698
TIME...MOT...LOC 0155Z 239DEG 16KT 3519 9715 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Mahale
447 
WWUS54 KOUN 200207
SVSOUN

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

OKC027-200217-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-230420T0230Z/
Cleveland OK-
907 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN CLEVELAND COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3518 9714 3528 9714 3530 9702 3522 9698
TIME...MOT...LOC 0207Z 234DEG 16KT 3523 9710 

$$

OKC125-200230-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-230420T0230Z/
Pottawatomie OK-
907 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY...
        
At 907 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Pink, moving
northeast at 20 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar 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...
Pink.

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3518 9714 3528 9714 3530 9702 3522 9698
TIME...MOT...LOC 0207Z 234DEG 16KT 3523 9710 

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

$$

Mahale
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299 
WFUS54 KOUN 200155
TOROUN
OKC027-125-200230-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0042.230420T0155Z-230420T0230Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Eastern Cleveland County in central Oklahoma...
  West central Pottawatomie County in central Oklahoma...

* Until 930 PM CDT.
    
* At 855 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located 4 miles north of Etowah, moving northeast at 20 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar 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...
  Eastern Norman, Pink, and Little Axe. 

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3515 9714 3518 9721 3527 9719 3530 9702
      3521 9698
TIME...MOT...LOC 0155Z 239DEG 16KT 3519 9715 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Mahale
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447 
WWUS54 KOUN 200207
SVSOUN

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

OKC027-200217-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-230420T0230Z/
Cleveland OK-
907 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN CLEVELAND COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3518 9714 3528 9714 3530 9702 3522 9698
TIME...MOT...LOC 0207Z 234DEG 16KT 3523 9710 

$$

OKC125-200230-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-230420T0230Z/
Pottawatomie OK-
907 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY...
        
At 907 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Pink, moving
northeast at 20 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar 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...
Pink.

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3518 9714 3528 9714 3530 9702 3522 9698
TIME...MOT...LOC 0207Z 234DEG 16KT 3523 9710 

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

$$

Mahale

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