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2024 [KOUN] NORMAN Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 27

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Storm Based Warning History

366 
WFUS54 KOUN 272041
TOROUN
TXC023-275-272130-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0027.240427T2041Z-240427T2130Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
341 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Knox County in northern Texas...
  Southwestern Baylor County in northern Texas...

* Until 430 PM CDT.

* At 341 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  near Rhineland, moving northeast at 25 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...
  Seymour, Munday, Goree, Red Springs, Vera, Rhineland, and Bomarton.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3358 9977 3375 9951 3372 9936 3360 9928
      3349 9935 3346 9957 3345 9972
TIME...MOT...LOC 2041Z 206DEG 20KT 3354 9969 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

MDU
388 
WWUS54 KOUN 272102
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
402 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

TXC023-275-272130-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-240427T2130Z/
Knox TX-Baylor TX-
402 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL KNOX AND WEST CENTRAL BAYLOR COUNTIES...

At 401 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Red Springs, moving northeast at 25 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...
Red Springs and Bomarton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, an extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is
developing. 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3375 9951 3372 9936 3360 9928 3352 9935
      3349 9955 3372 9956
TIME...MOT...LOC 2101Z 235DEG 20KT 3361 9944 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

MDU
059 
WWUS54 KOUN 272117
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
417 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

TXC275-272126-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-240427T2130Z/
Knox TX-
417 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL KNOX COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened. 
moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been 
cancelled.

LAT...LON 3372 9936 3360 9928 3357 9937 3356 9947
      3374 9947
TIME...MOT...LOC 2116Z 224DEG 22KT 3365 9935 

$$

TXC023-272130-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-240427T2130Z/
Baylor TX-
417 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL BAYLOR COUNTY...

At 416 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 4 miles northeast of Red Springs, moving northeast at 35 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...
Red Springs.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3372 9936 3360 9928 3357 9937 3356 9947
      3374 9947
TIME...MOT...LOC 2116Z 224DEG 22KT 3365 9935 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

MDU
Permalink to 202404272041-KOUN-WFUS54-TOROUN
366 
WFUS54 KOUN 272041
TOROUN
TXC023-275-272130-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0027.240427T2041Z-240427T2130Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
341 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Knox County in northern Texas...
  Southwestern Baylor County in northern Texas...

* Until 430 PM CDT.

* At 341 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  near Rhineland, moving northeast at 25 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...
  Seymour, Munday, Goree, Red Springs, Vera, Rhineland, and Bomarton.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3358 9977 3375 9951 3372 9936 3360 9928
      3349 9935 3346 9957 3345 9972
TIME...MOT...LOC 2041Z 206DEG 20KT 3354 9969 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

MDU
Permalink to 202404272102-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN
388 
WWUS54 KOUN 272102
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
402 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

TXC023-275-272130-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-240427T2130Z/
Knox TX-Baylor TX-
402 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL KNOX AND WEST CENTRAL BAYLOR COUNTIES...

At 401 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Red Springs, moving northeast at 25 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...
Red Springs and Bomarton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, an extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is
developing. 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3375 9951 3372 9936 3360 9928 3352 9935
      3349 9955 3372 9956
TIME...MOT...LOC 2101Z 235DEG 20KT 3361 9944 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

MDU
Permalink to 202404272117-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN
059 
WWUS54 KOUN 272117
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
417 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

TXC275-272126-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-240427T2130Z/
Knox TX-
417 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL KNOX COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened. 
moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been 
cancelled.

LAT...LON 3372 9936 3360 9928 3357 9937 3356 9947
      3374 9947
TIME...MOT...LOC 2116Z 224DEG 22KT 3365 9935 

$$

TXC023-272130-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-240427T2130Z/
Baylor TX-
417 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL BAYLOR COUNTY...

At 416 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 4 miles northeast of Red Springs, moving northeast at 35 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...
Red Springs.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3372 9936 3360 9928 3357 9937 3356 9947
      3374 9947
TIME...MOT...LOC 2116Z 224DEG 22KT 3365 9935 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

MDU

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