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2022 [KOUN] NORMAN Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 28

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

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Storm Based Warning History

983 
WFUS54 KOUN 030043
TOROUN
OKC125-133-030130-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0028.220503T0043Z-220503T0130Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
743 PM CDT Mon May 2 2022

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Seminole County in east central Oklahoma...
  Central Pottawatomie County in central Oklahoma...

* Until 830 PM CDT.
    
* At 743 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 5 miles southeast of Brooksville, moving east at 30
  mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong 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...
  Seminole, Tecumseh, Wewoka, Maud, Bowlegs, St. Louis, Brooksville,
  Lima and Harjo.

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 3512 9649 3506 9649 3511 9698 3524 9697
      3529 9644 3512 9644
TIME...MOT...LOC 0043Z 275DEG 28KT 3517 9688 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

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555 
WWUS54 KOUN 030055
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
755 PM CDT Mon May 2 2022

OKC125-133-030130-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-220503T0130Z/
Seminole OK-Pottawatomie OK-
755 PM CDT Mon May 2 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
SEMINOLE AND CENTRAL POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES...
    
At 754 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 5 miles west of 
Seminole, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong 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...
Seminole, Wewoka, Maud, Bowlegs, St. Louis, Lima and Harjo. 

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 3512 9649 3506 9649 3510 9686 3525 9685
      3529 9644 3512 9644
TIME...MOT...LOC 0054Z 275DEG 28KT 3516 9677 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

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373 
WWUS54 KOUN 030057
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
757 PM CDT Mon May 2 2022

OKC125-133-030130-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-220503T0130Z/
Seminole OK-Pottawatomie OK-
757 PM CDT Mon May 2 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
SEMINOLE AND CENTRAL POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES...
        
At 756 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 4 miles west of Seminole, moving east at 35 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 impacted include...
Seminole, Wewoka, Maud, Bowlegs and Lima. 

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 3513 9681 3525 9682 3529 9644 3512 9644
      3512 9649 3513 9665
TIME...MOT...LOC 0056Z 270DEG 29KT 3518 9674 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

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055 
WWUS54 KOUN 030103
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
803 PM CDT Mon May 2 2022

OKC125-030112-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-220503T0130Z/
Pottawatomie OK-
803 PM CDT Mon May 2 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL POTTAWATOMIE 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 3514 9675 3525 9678 3529 9644 3512 9644
      3512 9649
TIME...MOT...LOC 0102Z 270DEG 29KT 3518 9668 

$$

OKC133-030130-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-220503T0130Z/
Seminole OK-
803 PM CDT Mon May 2 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
SEMINOLE COUNTY...
        
At 802 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 2 miles west of Seminole, moving east at 35 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 impacted include...
Seminole, Wewoka, Bowlegs and Lima. 

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 3514 9675 3525 9678 3529 9644 3512 9644
      3512 9649
TIME...MOT...LOC 0102Z 270DEG 29KT 3518 9668 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

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951 
WWUS54 KOUN 030110
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
810 PM CDT Mon May 2 2022

OKC133-030130-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-220503T0130Z/
Seminole OK-
810 PM CDT Mon May 2 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
SEMINOLE COUNTY...
        
At 810 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was 
located 2 miles southeast of Seminole, moving east at 30 mph. 
Softball sized hail has also been reported in  Seminole.

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 impacted include...
Seminole, Wewoka and Lima. 

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 3517 9671 3526 9672 3529 9644 3514 9644
TIME...MOT...LOC 0110Z 275DEG 28KT 3517 9660 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...4.00 IN

$$

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194 
WWUS54 KOUN 030117
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
817 PM CDT Mon May 2 2022

OKC133-030130-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-220503T0130Z/
Seminole OK-
817 PM CDT Mon May 2 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL SEMINOLE COUNTY...
    
At 816 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located 5 miles southeast of Seminole, moving east at 30 mph. 
This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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...
Seminole, Wewoka and Lima. 

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 3516 9665 3527 9666 3529 9644 3514 9644
TIME...MOT...LOC 0116Z 267DEG 25KT 3521 9659 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

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983 
WFUS54 KOUN 030043
TOROUN
OKC125-133-030130-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0028.220503T0043Z-220503T0130Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
743 PM CDT Mon May 2 2022

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Seminole County in east central Oklahoma...
  Central Pottawatomie County in central Oklahoma...

* Until 830 PM CDT.
    
* At 743 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 5 miles southeast of Brooksville, moving east at 30
  mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong 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...
  Seminole, Tecumseh, Wewoka, Maud, Bowlegs, St. Louis, Brooksville,
  Lima and Harjo.

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 3512 9649 3506 9649 3511 9698 3524 9697
      3529 9644 3512 9644
TIME...MOT...LOC 0043Z 275DEG 28KT 3517 9688 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

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555 
WWUS54 KOUN 030055
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
755 PM CDT Mon May 2 2022

OKC125-133-030130-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-220503T0130Z/
Seminole OK-Pottawatomie OK-
755 PM CDT Mon May 2 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
SEMINOLE AND CENTRAL POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES...
    
At 754 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 5 miles west of 
Seminole, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong 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...
Seminole, Wewoka, Maud, Bowlegs, St. Louis, Lima and Harjo. 

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 3512 9649 3506 9649 3510 9686 3525 9685
      3529 9644 3512 9644
TIME...MOT...LOC 0054Z 275DEG 28KT 3516 9677 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

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373 
WWUS54 KOUN 030057
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
757 PM CDT Mon May 2 2022

OKC125-133-030130-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-220503T0130Z/
Seminole OK-Pottawatomie OK-
757 PM CDT Mon May 2 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
SEMINOLE AND CENTRAL POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES...
        
At 756 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 4 miles west of Seminole, moving east at 35 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 impacted include...
Seminole, Wewoka, Maud, Bowlegs and Lima. 

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 3513 9681 3525 9682 3529 9644 3512 9644
      3512 9649 3513 9665
TIME...MOT...LOC 0056Z 270DEG 29KT 3518 9674 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

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055 
WWUS54 KOUN 030103
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
803 PM CDT Mon May 2 2022

OKC125-030112-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-220503T0130Z/
Pottawatomie OK-
803 PM CDT Mon May 2 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL POTTAWATOMIE 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 3514 9675 3525 9678 3529 9644 3512 9644
      3512 9649
TIME...MOT...LOC 0102Z 270DEG 29KT 3518 9668 

$$

OKC133-030130-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-220503T0130Z/
Seminole OK-
803 PM CDT Mon May 2 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
SEMINOLE COUNTY...
        
At 802 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 2 miles west of Seminole, moving east at 35 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 impacted include...
Seminole, Wewoka, Bowlegs and Lima. 

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 3514 9675 3525 9678 3529 9644 3512 9644
      3512 9649
TIME...MOT...LOC 0102Z 270DEG 29KT 3518 9668 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

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951 
WWUS54 KOUN 030110
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
810 PM CDT Mon May 2 2022

OKC133-030130-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-220503T0130Z/
Seminole OK-
810 PM CDT Mon May 2 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
SEMINOLE COUNTY...
        
At 810 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was 
located 2 miles southeast of Seminole, moving east at 30 mph. 
Softball sized hail has also been reported in  Seminole.

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 impacted include...
Seminole, Wewoka and Lima. 

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 3517 9671 3526 9672 3529 9644 3514 9644
TIME...MOT...LOC 0110Z 275DEG 28KT 3517 9660 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...4.00 IN

$$

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194 
WWUS54 KOUN 030117
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
817 PM CDT Mon May 2 2022

OKC133-030130-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-220503T0130Z/
Seminole OK-
817 PM CDT Mon May 2 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL SEMINOLE COUNTY...
    
At 816 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located 5 miles southeast of Seminole, moving east at 30 mph. 
This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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...
Seminole, Wewoka and Lima. 

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 3516 9665 3527 9666 3529 9644 3514 9644
TIME...MOT...LOC 0116Z 267DEG 25KT 3521 9659 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

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