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2019 [KOUN] NORMAN Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 80

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Storm Based Warning History

957 
WFUS54 KOUN 240204
TOROUN
OKC059-240245-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0080.190524T0204Z-190524T0245Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
904 PM CDT Thu May 23 2019

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Western Harper County in northwestern Oklahoma...

* Until 945 PM CDT.

* At 903 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located 
  2 miles southwest Laverne, moving northeast at 25 mph. People in 
  and near Laverne should seek shelter immediately!

  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...
  Laverne.

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 3673 9957 3661 9994 3668 10000 3700 9981
      3700 9976
TIME...MOT...LOC 0203Z 217DEG 21KT 3667 9994 

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

$$

..speg.
841 
WWUS54 KOUN 240211
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
911 PM CDT Thu May 23 2019

OKC059-240245-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0080.000000T0000Z-190524T0245Z/
Harper OK-
911 PM CDT Thu May 23 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR WESTERN
HARPER COUNTY...
    
At 910 PM CDT, an  extremely dangerous tornado is moving into 
Laverne now, moving northeast at 25 mph. People in and northeast of 
Laverne should be in shelter now!

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...
Laverne.

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 3673 9957 3661 9994 3668 10000 3700 9981
      3700 9976
TIME...MOT...LOC 0210Z 224DEG 20KT 3671 9990 

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

$$

..speg.
777 
WWUS54 KOUN 240225
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
925 PM CDT Thu May 23 2019

OKC059-240245-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0080.000000T0000Z-190524T0245Z/
Harper OK-
925 PM CDT Thu May 23 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR WESTERN
HARPER COUNTY...
    
At 924 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm with a history of producing 
tornadoes was located 6 miles northeast of Laverne, moving northeast 
at 30 mph. Another storm with increasing rotation was located in 
southeast Beaver County which may move into Harper County.

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...
Laverne.

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 3673 9957 3661 9994 3668 10000 3700 9981
      3700 9976
TIME...MOT...LOC 0224Z 231DEG 26KT 3678 9981 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

..speg.
Permalink to 201905240204-KOUN-WFUS54-TOROUN
957 
WFUS54 KOUN 240204
TOROUN
OKC059-240245-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0080.190524T0204Z-190524T0245Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
904 PM CDT Thu May 23 2019

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Western Harper County in northwestern Oklahoma...

* Until 945 PM CDT.

* At 903 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located 
  2 miles southwest Laverne, moving northeast at 25 mph. People in 
  and near Laverne should seek shelter immediately!

  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...
  Laverne.

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 3673 9957 3661 9994 3668 10000 3700 9981
      3700 9976
TIME...MOT...LOC 0203Z 217DEG 21KT 3667 9994 

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

$$

..speg.
Permalink to 201905240211-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN
841 
WWUS54 KOUN 240211
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
911 PM CDT Thu May 23 2019

OKC059-240245-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0080.000000T0000Z-190524T0245Z/
Harper OK-
911 PM CDT Thu May 23 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR WESTERN
HARPER COUNTY...
    
At 910 PM CDT, an  extremely dangerous tornado is moving into 
Laverne now, moving northeast at 25 mph. People in and northeast of 
Laverne should be in shelter now!

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...
Laverne.

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 3673 9957 3661 9994 3668 10000 3700 9981
      3700 9976
TIME...MOT...LOC 0210Z 224DEG 20KT 3671 9990 

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

$$

..speg.
Permalink to 201905240225-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN
777 
WWUS54 KOUN 240225
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
925 PM CDT Thu May 23 2019

OKC059-240245-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0080.000000T0000Z-190524T0245Z/
Harper OK-
925 PM CDT Thu May 23 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR WESTERN
HARPER COUNTY...
    
At 924 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm with a history of producing 
tornadoes was located 6 miles northeast of Laverne, moving northeast 
at 30 mph. Another storm with increasing rotation was located in 
southeast Beaver County which may move into Harper County.

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...
Laverne.

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 3673 9957 3661 9994 3668 10000 3700 9981
      3700 9976
TIME...MOT...LOC 0224Z 231DEG 26KT 3678 9981 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

..speg.

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