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2024 [KOUN] NORMAN Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 39

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Storm Based Warning History

448 
WFUS54 KOUN 272344
TOROUN
OKC033-141-TXC485-280030-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0039.240427T2344Z-240428T0030Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Cotton County in southwestern Oklahoma...
  Southeastern Tillman County in southwestern Oklahoma...
  Northeastern Wichita County in northern Texas...

* Until 730 PM CDT.

* At 644 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Burkburnett, moving northeast at 30 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...
  Burkburnett, Walters, Randlett, Devol, Cookietown, and Taylor.

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 0 and 21.
 
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 3414 9872 3442 9854 3436 9829 3420 9822
      3407 9861
TIME...MOT...LOC 2344Z 231DEG 25KT 3413 9861 

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

$$

Bunker
679 
WWUS54 KOUN 272356
SVSOUN

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

OKC033-141-TXC485-280030-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-240428T0030Z/
Cotton OK-Tillman OK-Wichita TX-
656 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
COTTON...EASTERN TILLMAN AND NORTH CENTRAL WICHITA COUNTIES...

At 655 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Devol, moving northeast at 35 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado in Duvol.

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...
Walters, Randlett, Devol, Cookietown, and Taylor.

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 2 and 21.
 
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 3442 9854 3436 9829 3420 9822 3411 9856
      3419 9869
TIME...MOT...LOC 2355Z 217DEG 29KT 3419 9858 

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

$$

Bunker
542 
WWUS54 KOUN 280008
SVSOUN

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

OKC141-TXC485-280018-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-240428T0030Z/
Tillman OK-Wichita TX-
708 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN TILLMAN AND NORTH CENTRAL WICHITA
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

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

LAT...LON 3442 9854 3436 9829 3420 9822 3416 9849
      3425 9861
TIME...MOT...LOC 0008Z 231DEG 25KT 3425 9849 

$$

OKC033-280030-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-240428T0030Z/
Cotton OK-
708 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
COTTON COUNTY...

At 708 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Cookietown, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong 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...
Walters, Randlett, and Cookietown.

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 6 and 21.
 
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 3442 9854 3436 9829 3420 9822 3416 9849
      3425 9861
TIME...MOT...LOC 0008Z 231DEG 25KT 3425 9849 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

Bunker
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448 
WFUS54 KOUN 272344
TOROUN
OKC033-141-TXC485-280030-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0039.240427T2344Z-240428T0030Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Cotton County in southwestern Oklahoma...
  Southeastern Tillman County in southwestern Oklahoma...
  Northeastern Wichita County in northern Texas...

* Until 730 PM CDT.

* At 644 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Burkburnett, moving northeast at 30 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...
  Burkburnett, Walters, Randlett, Devol, Cookietown, and Taylor.

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 0 and 21.
 
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 3414 9872 3442 9854 3436 9829 3420 9822
      3407 9861
TIME...MOT...LOC 2344Z 231DEG 25KT 3413 9861 

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

$$

Bunker
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679 
WWUS54 KOUN 272356
SVSOUN

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

OKC033-141-TXC485-280030-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-240428T0030Z/
Cotton OK-Tillman OK-Wichita TX-
656 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
COTTON...EASTERN TILLMAN AND NORTH CENTRAL WICHITA COUNTIES...

At 655 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Devol, moving northeast at 35 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado in Duvol.

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...
Walters, Randlett, Devol, Cookietown, and Taylor.

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 2 and 21.
 
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 3442 9854 3436 9829 3420 9822 3411 9856
      3419 9869
TIME...MOT...LOC 2355Z 217DEG 29KT 3419 9858 

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

$$

Bunker
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542 
WWUS54 KOUN 280008
SVSOUN

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

OKC141-TXC485-280018-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-240428T0030Z/
Tillman OK-Wichita TX-
708 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN TILLMAN AND NORTH CENTRAL WICHITA
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

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

LAT...LON 3442 9854 3436 9829 3420 9822 3416 9849
      3425 9861
TIME...MOT...LOC 0008Z 231DEG 25KT 3425 9849 

$$

OKC033-280030-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-240428T0030Z/
Cotton OK-
708 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
COTTON COUNTY...

At 708 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Cookietown, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong 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...
Walters, Randlett, and Cookietown.

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 6 and 21.
 
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 3442 9854 3436 9829 3420 9822 3416 9849
      3425 9861
TIME...MOT...LOC 0008Z 231DEG 25KT 3425 9849 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

Bunker

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