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2023 [KOUN] NORMAN Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 46

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

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Storm Based Warning History

347 
WFUS54 KOUN 200224
TOROUN
OKC125-200315-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0046.230420T0224Z-230420T0315Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Pottawatomie County in central Oklahoma...

* Until 1015 PM CDT.
    
* At 924 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 5 miles southeast of Dale, moving northeast at 10 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  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...
  Shawnee, Johnson, Dale, and Bethel Acres. 

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 178 and 190.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 3526 9701 3532 9708 3544 9706 3543 9692
      3539 9685
TIME...MOT...LOC 0224Z 211DEG 10KT 3532 9701 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Mahale
283 
WWUS54 KOUN 200226
SVSOUN

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

OKC125-200315-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-230420T0315Z/
Pottawatomie OK-
926 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY...
        
At 926 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles south of Dale,
moving northeast at 10 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...
Shawnee, Johnson, Dale, and Bethel Acres. 

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 178 and 190.
 
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 3529 9701 3532 9708 3544 9706 3543 9692
      3539 9685
TIME...MOT...LOC 0226Z 206DEG 10KT 3533 9702 

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

$$

Mahale
828 
WWUS54 KOUN 200241
SVSOUN

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

OKC125-200315-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-230420T0315Z/
Pottawatomie OK-
941 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY...
    
At 941 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Dale, moving northeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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...
Shawnee, Johnson, and Dale. 

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 178 and 190.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 3533 9694 3536 9707 3544 9706 3543 9692
      3539 9685
TIME...MOT...LOC 0241Z 211DEG 10KT 3537 9699 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Mahale
637 
WWUS54 KOUN 200256
SVSOUN

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

OKC125-200315-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-230420T0315Z/
Pottawatomie OK-
956 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY...
    
At 956 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Shawnee, moving north at 25 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...
Shawnee and Johnson. 

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 182 and 190.
 
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.

&&

LAT...LON 3534 9700 3544 9702 3543 9692 3539 9685
      3533 9694
TIME...MOT...LOC 0256Z 199DEG 22KT 3536 9695 

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

$$

Mahale
Permalink to 202304200224-KOUN-WFUS54-TOROUN
347 
WFUS54 KOUN 200224
TOROUN
OKC125-200315-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0046.230420T0224Z-230420T0315Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Pottawatomie County in central Oklahoma...

* Until 1015 PM CDT.
    
* At 924 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 5 miles southeast of Dale, moving northeast at 10 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  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...
  Shawnee, Johnson, Dale, and Bethel Acres. 

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 178 and 190.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 3526 9701 3532 9708 3544 9706 3543 9692
      3539 9685
TIME...MOT...LOC 0224Z 211DEG 10KT 3532 9701 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Mahale
Permalink to 202304200226-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN
283 
WWUS54 KOUN 200226
SVSOUN

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

OKC125-200315-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-230420T0315Z/
Pottawatomie OK-
926 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY...
        
At 926 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles south of Dale,
moving northeast at 10 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...
Shawnee, Johnson, Dale, and Bethel Acres. 

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 178 and 190.
 
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 3529 9701 3532 9708 3544 9706 3543 9692
      3539 9685
TIME...MOT...LOC 0226Z 206DEG 10KT 3533 9702 

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

$$

Mahale
Permalink to 202304200241-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN
828 
WWUS54 KOUN 200241
SVSOUN

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

OKC125-200315-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-230420T0315Z/
Pottawatomie OK-
941 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY...
    
At 941 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Dale, moving northeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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...
Shawnee, Johnson, and Dale. 

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 178 and 190.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 3533 9694 3536 9707 3544 9706 3543 9692
      3539 9685
TIME...MOT...LOC 0241Z 211DEG 10KT 3537 9699 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Mahale
Permalink to 202304200256-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN
637 
WWUS54 KOUN 200256
SVSOUN

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

OKC125-200315-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-230420T0315Z/
Pottawatomie OK-
956 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY...
    
At 956 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Shawnee, moving north at 25 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...
Shawnee and Johnson. 

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 182 and 190.
 
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.

&&

LAT...LON 3534 9700 3544 9702 3543 9692 3539 9685
      3533 9694
TIME...MOT...LOC 0256Z 199DEG 22KT 3536 9695 

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

$$

Mahale

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