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2021 [KAMA] AMARILLO Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 22

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796 
WFUS54 KAMA 300045
TORAMA
OKC025-300130-
/O.NEW.KAMA.TO.W.0022.210530T0045Z-210530T0130Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
745 PM CDT Sat May 29 2021

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Cimarron County in the Panhandle of Oklahoma...

* Until 830 PM CDT.

* At 744 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located 9 miles northwest of Kenton, or 36 miles southwest of
  Springfield, moving southeast at 20 mph.

  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...
  Black Mesa Park and Kenton. 

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 3700 10283 3691 10271 3679 10300 3700 10300
TIME...MOT...LOC 0044Z 322DEG 17KT 3702 10307 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.75IN

$$

Bieda
445 
WWUS54 KAMA 300053
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
753 PM CDT Sat May 29 2021

OKC025-300130-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210530T0130Z/
Cimarron OK-
753 PM CDT Sat May 29 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CIMARRON COUNTY...
    
At 752 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 10 miles northwest of Kenton, or 35 miles southwest of
Springfield, moving southeast at 15 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Multiple weather spotters and storm chasers 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...
Black Mesa Park and Kenton. 

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 3700 10283 3691 10271 3679 10300 3700 10300
TIME...MOT...LOC 0052Z 323DEG 14KT 3704 10307 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.75IN

$$

Bieda
169 
WWUS54 KAMA 300109
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
809 PM CDT Sat May 29 2021

OKC025-300130-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210530T0130Z/
Cimarron OK-
809 PM CDT Sat May 29 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CIMARRON COUNTY...
    
At 809 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles northwest of Kenton, or 36 miles northwest of
Boise City, moving southeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and baseball 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...
Black Mesa Park and Kenton. 

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3700 10283 3691 10271 3679 10300 3700 10300
TIME...MOT...LOC 0109Z 328DEG 8KT 3700 10307 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.75IN

$$

Bieda
021 
WWUS54 KAMA 300122
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
822 PM CDT Sat May 29 2021

OKC025-300130-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210530T0130Z/
Cimarron OK-
822 PM CDT Sat May 29 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CIMARRON COUNTY...
    
At 821 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Kenton, or 30 miles northwest of Boise City, moving
southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and baseball 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...
Black Mesa Park and Kenton. 

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3700 10283 3691 10271 3679 10300 3700 10300
TIME...MOT...LOC 0121Z 331DEG 15KT 3695 10298 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.75IN

$$

Bieda
Permalink to 202105300045-KAMA-WFUS54-TORAMA
796 
WFUS54 KAMA 300045
TORAMA
OKC025-300130-
/O.NEW.KAMA.TO.W.0022.210530T0045Z-210530T0130Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
745 PM CDT Sat May 29 2021

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Cimarron County in the Panhandle of Oklahoma...

* Until 830 PM CDT.

* At 744 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located 9 miles northwest of Kenton, or 36 miles southwest of
  Springfield, moving southeast at 20 mph.

  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...
  Black Mesa Park and Kenton. 

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 3700 10283 3691 10271 3679 10300 3700 10300
TIME...MOT...LOC 0044Z 322DEG 17KT 3702 10307 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.75IN

$$

Bieda
Permalink to 202105300053-KAMA-WWUS54-SVSAMA
445 
WWUS54 KAMA 300053
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
753 PM CDT Sat May 29 2021

OKC025-300130-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210530T0130Z/
Cimarron OK-
753 PM CDT Sat May 29 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CIMARRON COUNTY...
    
At 752 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 10 miles northwest of Kenton, or 35 miles southwest of
Springfield, moving southeast at 15 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Multiple weather spotters and storm chasers 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...
Black Mesa Park and Kenton. 

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 3700 10283 3691 10271 3679 10300 3700 10300
TIME...MOT...LOC 0052Z 323DEG 14KT 3704 10307 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.75IN

$$

Bieda
Permalink to 202105300109-KAMA-WWUS54-SVSAMA
169 
WWUS54 KAMA 300109
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
809 PM CDT Sat May 29 2021

OKC025-300130-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210530T0130Z/
Cimarron OK-
809 PM CDT Sat May 29 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CIMARRON COUNTY...
    
At 809 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles northwest of Kenton, or 36 miles northwest of
Boise City, moving southeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and baseball 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...
Black Mesa Park and Kenton. 

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3700 10283 3691 10271 3679 10300 3700 10300
TIME...MOT...LOC 0109Z 328DEG 8KT 3700 10307 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.75IN

$$

Bieda
Permalink to 202105300122-KAMA-WWUS54-SVSAMA
021 
WWUS54 KAMA 300122
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
822 PM CDT Sat May 29 2021

OKC025-300130-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210530T0130Z/
Cimarron OK-
822 PM CDT Sat May 29 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CIMARRON COUNTY...
    
At 821 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Kenton, or 30 miles northwest of Boise City, moving
southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and baseball 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...
Black Mesa Park and Kenton. 

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3700 10283 3691 10271 3679 10300 3700 10300
TIME...MOT...LOC 0121Z 331DEG 15KT 3695 10298 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.75IN

$$

Bieda

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