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2024 [KTSA] TULSA Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 24

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Storm Based Warning History

966 
WFUS54 KTSA 280415
TORTSA
OKC037-107-111-280500-
/O.NEW.KTSA.TO.W.0024.240428T0415Z-240428T0500Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1115 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  South central Creek County in northeastern Oklahoma...
  West central Okmulgee County in northeastern Oklahoma...
  Central Okfuskee County in east central Oklahoma...

* Until midnight CDT.

* At 1115 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located near Okemah, moving north at 40 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar 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 in or near the path include...
  Okemah...                         Okfuskee...
  Castle...                         Welty...
  Mason...                          

This includes Interstate 40 in Oklahoma between mile markers 213 and
225.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. 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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3536 9623 3539 9644 3578 9645 3571 9603
TIME...MOT...LOC 0415Z 192DEG 36KT 3540 9634 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Mejia
973 
WWUS54 KTSA 280432
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1132 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

OKC037-107-111-280500-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-240428T0500Z/
Creek OK-Okmulgee OK-Okfuskee OK-
1132 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL CREEK...WEST CENTRAL OKMULGEE AND NORTHEASTERN OKFUSKEE
COUNTIES...

At 1131 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 3 miles southwest of Okfuskee, moving north at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar 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 in or near the path include...
Okfuskee...                       Mason...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. 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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3545 9618 3550 9644 3576 9635 3571 9603
TIME...MOT...LOC 0431Z 195DEG 36KT 3556 9628 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Mejia
072 
WWUS54 KTSA 280437 RRA
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1137 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

OKC037-107-111-280500-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-240428T0500Z/
Creek OK-Okmulgee OK-Okfuskee OK-
1137 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL CREEK...WEST CENTRAL OKMULGEE AND NORTHEASTERN OKFUSKEE
COUNTIES...

At 1136 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Okfuskee, moving north at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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 in or near the path include...
Okfuskee...                       Mason...

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3547 9617 3552 9640 3576 9635 3571 9603
TIME...MOT...LOC 0436Z 195DEG 36KT 3561 9627 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Mejia
944 
WWUS54 KTSA 280453
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1153 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

OKC037-107-111-280502-
/O.EXP.KTSA.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-240428T0500Z/
Creek OK-Okmulgee OK-Okfuskee OK-
1153 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL CREEK...WEST CENTRAL
OKMULGEE AND NORTHEASTERN OKFUSKEE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT
CDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However, gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for northeastern
and east central Oklahoma.

&&

LAT...LON 3547 9617 3552 9640 3576 9635 3571 9603
TIME...MOT...LOC 0452Z 192DEG 36KT 3575 9623 

$$

Mejia
Permalink to 202404280415-KTSA-WFUS54-TORTSA
966 
WFUS54 KTSA 280415
TORTSA
OKC037-107-111-280500-
/O.NEW.KTSA.TO.W.0024.240428T0415Z-240428T0500Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1115 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  South central Creek County in northeastern Oklahoma...
  West central Okmulgee County in northeastern Oklahoma...
  Central Okfuskee County in east central Oklahoma...

* Until midnight CDT.

* At 1115 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located near Okemah, moving north at 40 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar 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 in or near the path include...
  Okemah...                         Okfuskee...
  Castle...                         Welty...
  Mason...                          

This includes Interstate 40 in Oklahoma between mile markers 213 and
225.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. 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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3536 9623 3539 9644 3578 9645 3571 9603
TIME...MOT...LOC 0415Z 192DEG 36KT 3540 9634 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Mejia
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973 
WWUS54 KTSA 280432
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1132 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

OKC037-107-111-280500-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-240428T0500Z/
Creek OK-Okmulgee OK-Okfuskee OK-
1132 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL CREEK...WEST CENTRAL OKMULGEE AND NORTHEASTERN OKFUSKEE
COUNTIES...

At 1131 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 3 miles southwest of Okfuskee, moving north at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar 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 in or near the path include...
Okfuskee...                       Mason...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. 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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3545 9618 3550 9644 3576 9635 3571 9603
TIME...MOT...LOC 0431Z 195DEG 36KT 3556 9628 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Mejia
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072 
WWUS54 KTSA 280437 RRA
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1137 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

OKC037-107-111-280500-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-240428T0500Z/
Creek OK-Okmulgee OK-Okfuskee OK-
1137 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL CREEK...WEST CENTRAL OKMULGEE AND NORTHEASTERN OKFUSKEE
COUNTIES...

At 1136 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Okfuskee, moving north at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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 in or near the path include...
Okfuskee...                       Mason...

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3547 9617 3552 9640 3576 9635 3571 9603
TIME...MOT...LOC 0436Z 195DEG 36KT 3561 9627 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Mejia
Permalink to 202404280453-KTSA-WWUS54-SVSTSA
944 
WWUS54 KTSA 280453
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1153 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

OKC037-107-111-280502-
/O.EXP.KTSA.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-240428T0500Z/
Creek OK-Okmulgee OK-Okfuskee OK-
1153 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL CREEK...WEST CENTRAL
OKMULGEE AND NORTHEASTERN OKFUSKEE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT
CDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However, gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for northeastern
and east central Oklahoma.

&&

LAT...LON 3547 9617 3552 9640 3576 9635 3571 9603
TIME...MOT...LOC 0452Z 192DEG 36KT 3575 9623 

$$

Mejia

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