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2023 [KSHV] SHREVEPORT Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 29

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Storm Based Warning History

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WFUS54 KSHV 022340
TORSHV
OKC089-030030-
/O.NEW.KSHV.TO.W.0029.230302T2340Z-230303T0030Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
540 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern McCurtain County in southeastern Oklahoma...

* Until 630 PM CST.
    
* At 539 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Fort Towson, or 12 miles east of Hugo, moving
  northeast at 55 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

  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.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  northern McCurtain County, including the following locations...
  Wright City, Rufe, Glover, Hochatown, Valliant, Slim, Bethel,
  Battiest, Ringold and Mount Herman.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement 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 3416 9449 3396 9516 3424 9515 3425 9505
      3437 9505 3451 9481 3451 9473
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 235DEG 48KT 3403 9530 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

09
891 
WWUS54 KSHV 030008
SVSSHV

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
608 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

OKC089-030030-
/O.CON.KSHV.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-230303T0030Z/
McCurtain OK-
608 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
MCCURTAIN COUNTY...
    
At 607 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 16 miles northeast of Fort Towson, or 29 miles east of
Hugo, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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...
Wright City, Valliant, Rufe, Glover, Hochatown, Slim, Bethel,
Battiest, Ringold, Mount Herman and Sherwood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement 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 3416 9449 3396 9516 3424 9515 3425 9505
      3437 9505 3451 9481 3451 9473
TIME...MOT...LOC 0007Z 243DEG 29KT 3412 9501 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

09
815 
WWUS54 KSHV 030023
SVSSHV

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
623 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

OKC089-030030-
/O.CON.KSHV.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-230303T0030Z/
McCurtain OK-
623 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
MCCURTAIN COUNTY...
    
At 622 PM CST, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located 14
miles north of Broken Bow, or 30 miles northwest of De Queen, moving
northeast at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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...
Wright City, Glover, Hochatown, Bethel, Battiest, Mount Herman and
Sherwood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to
a basement 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 3416 9449 3404 9501 3423 9499 3443 9494
      3451 9481 3451 9473
TIME...MOT...LOC 0022Z 217DEG 36KT 3423 9483 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

09
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234 
WFUS54 KSHV 022340
TORSHV
OKC089-030030-
/O.NEW.KSHV.TO.W.0029.230302T2340Z-230303T0030Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
540 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern McCurtain County in southeastern Oklahoma...

* Until 630 PM CST.
    
* At 539 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Fort Towson, or 12 miles east of Hugo, moving
  northeast at 55 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

  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.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  northern McCurtain County, including the following locations...
  Wright City, Rufe, Glover, Hochatown, Valliant, Slim, Bethel,
  Battiest, Ringold and Mount Herman.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement 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 3416 9449 3396 9516 3424 9515 3425 9505
      3437 9505 3451 9481 3451 9473
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 235DEG 48KT 3403 9530 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

09
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891 
WWUS54 KSHV 030008
SVSSHV

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
608 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

OKC089-030030-
/O.CON.KSHV.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-230303T0030Z/
McCurtain OK-
608 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
MCCURTAIN COUNTY...
    
At 607 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 16 miles northeast of Fort Towson, or 29 miles east of
Hugo, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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...
Wright City, Valliant, Rufe, Glover, Hochatown, Slim, Bethel,
Battiest, Ringold, Mount Herman and Sherwood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement 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 3416 9449 3396 9516 3424 9515 3425 9505
      3437 9505 3451 9481 3451 9473
TIME...MOT...LOC 0007Z 243DEG 29KT 3412 9501 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

09
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815 
WWUS54 KSHV 030023
SVSSHV

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
623 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

OKC089-030030-
/O.CON.KSHV.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-230303T0030Z/
McCurtain OK-
623 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
MCCURTAIN COUNTY...
    
At 622 PM CST, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located 14
miles north of Broken Bow, or 30 miles northwest of De Queen, moving
northeast at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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...
Wright City, Glover, Hochatown, Bethel, Battiest, Mount Herman and
Sherwood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to
a basement 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 3416 9449 3404 9501 3423 9499 3443 9494
      3451 9481 3451 9473
TIME...MOT...LOC 0022Z 217DEG 36KT 3423 9483 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

09

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