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2024 [KOUN] NORMAN Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 127

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Storm Based Warning History

662 
WFUS54 KOUN 240036
TOROUN
OKC055-065-075-141-240115-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0127.240524T0036Z-240524T0115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
736 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Jackson County in southwestern Oklahoma...
  South central Kiowa County in southwestern Oklahoma...
  Northwestern Tillman County in southwestern Oklahoma...
  Southeastern Greer County in southwestern Oklahoma...

* Until 815 PM CDT.

* At 736 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located near Olustee, moving east at 25 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Broadcast media 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...
  Altus, Olustee, Martha, Elmer, Headrick, Friendship, Altus Air
  Force Base, Humphreys, and Duke.

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 3453 9958 3466 9962 3474 9955 3477 9908
      3445 9917
TIME...MOT...LOC 0036Z 259DEG 21KT 3458 9948 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN

$$

Meister
717 
WWUS54 KOUN 240057
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
757 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

OKC055-065-075-141-240115-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0127.000000T0000Z-240524T0115Z/
Jackson OK-Kiowa OK-Tillman OK-Greer OK-
757 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
JACKSON...SOUTH CENTRAL KIOWA...NORTHWESTERN TILLMAN AND SOUTHEASTERN
GREER COUNTIES...

At 757 PM CDT, a storm with a history of significant tornadoes was 
just southwest of Altus, moving northeast at 20 mph. An additional 
tornado was located between Altus and Duke with erratic motion.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and tennis ball size hail.

SOURCE...Broadcast media confirmed tornado.

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...
Altus, Olustee, Martha, Headrick, Friendship, Altus Air Force Base,
Humphreys, and Duke.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3455 9954 3467 9957 3474 9953 3477 9908
      3447 9916
TIME...MOT...LOC 0057Z 248DEG 18KT 3462 9937 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN

$$

Meister
863 
WWUS54 KOUN 240103
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
803 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

OKC055-240113-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0127.000000T0000Z-240524T0115Z/
Greer OK-
803 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN GREER 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 3454 9942 3466 9942 3477 9909 3477 9908
      3447 9916
TIME...MOT...LOC 0103Z 274DEG 20KT 3459 9932 

$$

OKC065-075-141-240115-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0127.000000T0000Z-240524T0115Z/
Jackson OK-Kiowa OK-Tillman OK-
803 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL JACKSON...SOUTH CENTRAL KIOWA AND NORTHWESTERN TILLMAN
COUNTIES...

At 803 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles south of Altus, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and tennis 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...
Altus, Olustee, Headrick, Friendship, Altus Air Force Base, and
Humphreys.

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 3454 9942 3466 9942 3477 9909 3477 9908
      3447 9916
TIME...MOT...LOC 0103Z 274DEG 20KT 3459 9932 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN

$$

Meister
Permalink to 202405240036-KOUN-WFUS54-TOROUN
662 
WFUS54 KOUN 240036
TOROUN
OKC055-065-075-141-240115-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0127.240524T0036Z-240524T0115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
736 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Jackson County in southwestern Oklahoma...
  South central Kiowa County in southwestern Oklahoma...
  Northwestern Tillman County in southwestern Oklahoma...
  Southeastern Greer County in southwestern Oklahoma...

* Until 815 PM CDT.

* At 736 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located near Olustee, moving east at 25 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Broadcast media 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...
  Altus, Olustee, Martha, Elmer, Headrick, Friendship, Altus Air
  Force Base, Humphreys, and Duke.

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 3453 9958 3466 9962 3474 9955 3477 9908
      3445 9917
TIME...MOT...LOC 0036Z 259DEG 21KT 3458 9948 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN

$$

Meister
Permalink to 202405240057-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN
717 
WWUS54 KOUN 240057
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
757 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

OKC055-065-075-141-240115-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0127.000000T0000Z-240524T0115Z/
Jackson OK-Kiowa OK-Tillman OK-Greer OK-
757 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
JACKSON...SOUTH CENTRAL KIOWA...NORTHWESTERN TILLMAN AND SOUTHEASTERN
GREER COUNTIES...

At 757 PM CDT, a storm with a history of significant tornadoes was 
just southwest of Altus, moving northeast at 20 mph. An additional 
tornado was located between Altus and Duke with erratic motion.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and tennis ball size hail.

SOURCE...Broadcast media confirmed tornado.

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...
Altus, Olustee, Martha, Headrick, Friendship, Altus Air Force Base,
Humphreys, and Duke.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3455 9954 3467 9957 3474 9953 3477 9908
      3447 9916
TIME...MOT...LOC 0057Z 248DEG 18KT 3462 9937 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN

$$

Meister
Permalink to 202405240103-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN
863 
WWUS54 KOUN 240103
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
803 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

OKC055-240113-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0127.000000T0000Z-240524T0115Z/
Greer OK-
803 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN GREER 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 3454 9942 3466 9942 3477 9909 3477 9908
      3447 9916
TIME...MOT...LOC 0103Z 274DEG 20KT 3459 9932 

$$

OKC065-075-141-240115-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0127.000000T0000Z-240524T0115Z/
Jackson OK-Kiowa OK-Tillman OK-
803 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL JACKSON...SOUTH CENTRAL KIOWA AND NORTHWESTERN TILLMAN
COUNTIES...

At 803 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles south of Altus, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and tennis 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...
Altus, Olustee, Headrick, Friendship, Altus Air Force Base, and
Humphreys.

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 3454 9942 3466 9942 3477 9909 3477 9908
      3447 9916
TIME...MOT...LOC 0103Z 274DEG 20KT 3459 9932 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN

$$

Meister

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