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2024 [KOUN] NORMAN Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 73

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Storm Based Warning History

754 
WFUS54 KOUN 280513
TOROUN
OKC019-069-099-280600-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0073.240428T0513Z-240428T0600Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
1213 AM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Johnston County in southeastern Oklahoma...
  East central Carter County in southern Oklahoma...
  Southeastern Murray County in southern Oklahoma...

* Until 100 AM CDT.

* At 1213 AM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  5 miles east of Gene Autry, moving northeast at 50 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...
  Dickson, Mill Creek, and Reagan.

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 3419 9691 3421 9705 3450 9693 3438 9667
TIME...MOT...LOC 0513Z 213DEG 42KT 3430 9694 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

TL
795 
WWUS54 KOUN 280524
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
1224 AM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

OKC019-280533-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-240428T0600Z/
Carter OK-
1224 AM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

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

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

LAT...LON 3424 9685 3433 9694 3450 9693 3438 9667
TIME...MOT...LOC 0523Z 213DEG 41KT 3435 9683 

$$

OKC069-099-280600-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-240428T0600Z/
Johnston OK-Murray OK-
1224 AM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN JOHNSTON AND SOUTHEASTERN MURRAY COUNTIES...

At 1223 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Mill Creek, moving northeast at 50 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Emergency management 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...
Mill Creek and Reagan.

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 3424 9685 3433 9694 3450 9693 3438 9667
TIME...MOT...LOC 0523Z 213DEG 41KT 3435 9683 

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

$$

TL
806 
WWUS54 KOUN 280559
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
1259 AM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

OKC069-099-280607-
/O.EXP.KOUN.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-240428T0600Z/
Johnston OK-Murray OK-
1259 AM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN JOHNSTON AND SOUTHEASTERN
MURRAY COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 100 AM CDT...

The storm which prompted the warning no longer appears capable of 
producing a tornado. Therefore, the tornado warning will be allowed 
to expire. However a severe thunderstorm warnings remains in effect 
for this area.

LAT...LON 3424 9685 3433 9694 3450 9693 3438 9667
TIME...MOT...LOC 0557Z 213DEG 42KT 3467 9658 

$$

..speg.
Permalink to 202404280513-KOUN-WFUS54-TOROUN
754 
WFUS54 KOUN 280513
TOROUN
OKC019-069-099-280600-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0073.240428T0513Z-240428T0600Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
1213 AM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Johnston County in southeastern Oklahoma...
  East central Carter County in southern Oklahoma...
  Southeastern Murray County in southern Oklahoma...

* Until 100 AM CDT.

* At 1213 AM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  5 miles east of Gene Autry, moving northeast at 50 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...
  Dickson, Mill Creek, and Reagan.

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 3419 9691 3421 9705 3450 9693 3438 9667
TIME...MOT...LOC 0513Z 213DEG 42KT 3430 9694 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

TL
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795 
WWUS54 KOUN 280524
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
1224 AM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

OKC019-280533-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-240428T0600Z/
Carter OK-
1224 AM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

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

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

LAT...LON 3424 9685 3433 9694 3450 9693 3438 9667
TIME...MOT...LOC 0523Z 213DEG 41KT 3435 9683 

$$

OKC069-099-280600-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-240428T0600Z/
Johnston OK-Murray OK-
1224 AM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN JOHNSTON AND SOUTHEASTERN MURRAY COUNTIES...

At 1223 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Mill Creek, moving northeast at 50 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Emergency management 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...
Mill Creek and Reagan.

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 3424 9685 3433 9694 3450 9693 3438 9667
TIME...MOT...LOC 0523Z 213DEG 41KT 3435 9683 

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

$$

TL
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806 
WWUS54 KOUN 280559
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
1259 AM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

OKC069-099-280607-
/O.EXP.KOUN.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-240428T0600Z/
Johnston OK-Murray OK-
1259 AM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN JOHNSTON AND SOUTHEASTERN
MURRAY COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 100 AM CDT...

The storm which prompted the warning no longer appears capable of 
producing a tornado. Therefore, the tornado warning will be allowed 
to expire. However a severe thunderstorm warnings remains in effect 
for this area.

LAT...LON 3424 9685 3433 9694 3450 9693 3438 9667
TIME...MOT...LOC 0557Z 213DEG 42KT 3467 9658 

$$

..speg.

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