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2023 [KOUN] NORMAN Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 48

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Storm Based Warning History

419 
WFUS54 KOUN 200243
TOROUN
OKC125-200315-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0048.230420T0243Z-230420T0315Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

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

* Until 1015 PM CDT.
    
* At 943 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Tecumseh, moving east at 25 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, Tecumseh, Earlsboro, and Bethel Acres. 

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 191 and 194.
 
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 3524 9703 3532 9703 3536 9696 3540 9678
      3524 9678
TIME...MOT...LOC 0243Z 257DEG 23KT 3528 9699 

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

$$

Mahale
340 
WWUS54 KOUN 200245
SVSOUN

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

OKC125-200315-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-230420T0315Z/
Pottawatomie OK-
945 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY...
        
At 945 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Tecumseh, moving east at 25 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...
Shawnee, Tecumseh, Earlsboro, and Bethel Acres. 

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 191 and 194.
 
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 3524 9700 3532 9703 3536 9696 3540 9678
      3524 9678
TIME...MOT...LOC 0245Z 255DEG 23KT 3529 9697 

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

$$

Mahale
653 
WWUS54 KOUN 200254
SVSOUN

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

OKC125-200315-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-230420T0315Z/
Pottawatomie OK-
954 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY...
        
At 954 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Shawnee, 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...
Shawnee, Tecumseh, and Bethel Acres. 

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 191 and 194.
 
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 3528 9697 3532 9703 3536 9696 3540 9678
      3533 9678
TIME...MOT...LOC 0254Z 231DEG 18KT 3533 9694 

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

$$

Mahale
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419 
WFUS54 KOUN 200243
TOROUN
OKC125-200315-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0048.230420T0243Z-230420T0315Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

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

* Until 1015 PM CDT.
    
* At 943 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Tecumseh, moving east at 25 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, Tecumseh, Earlsboro, and Bethel Acres. 

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 191 and 194.
 
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 3524 9703 3532 9703 3536 9696 3540 9678
      3524 9678
TIME...MOT...LOC 0243Z 257DEG 23KT 3528 9699 

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

$$

Mahale
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340 
WWUS54 KOUN 200245
SVSOUN

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

OKC125-200315-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-230420T0315Z/
Pottawatomie OK-
945 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY...
        
At 945 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Tecumseh, moving east at 25 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...
Shawnee, Tecumseh, Earlsboro, and Bethel Acres. 

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 191 and 194.
 
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 3524 9700 3532 9703 3536 9696 3540 9678
      3524 9678
TIME...MOT...LOC 0245Z 255DEG 23KT 3529 9697 

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

$$

Mahale
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653 
WWUS54 KOUN 200254
SVSOUN

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

OKC125-200315-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-230420T0315Z/
Pottawatomie OK-
954 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY...
        
At 954 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Shawnee, 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...
Shawnee, Tecumseh, and Bethel Acres. 

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 191 and 194.
 
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 3528 9697 3532 9703 3536 9696 3540 9678
      3533 9678
TIME...MOT...LOC 0254Z 231DEG 18KT 3533 9694 

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

$$

Mahale

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