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2022 [KOUN] NORMAN Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 43

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RADAR Composite at Issuance Time

Storm Based Warning History

150 
WFUS54 KOUN 050158
TOROUN
TXC487-050230-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0043.220505T0158Z-220505T0230Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
858 PM CDT Wed May 4 2022

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Wilbarger County in northern Texas...

* Until 930 PM CDT.
    
* At 858 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  4 miles south of Lockett, moving east at 25 mph.

  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...
  Oklaunion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, an extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is
developing. 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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3400 9939 3404 9943 3416 9913 3406 9908
TIME...MOT...LOC 0158Z 255DEG 22KT 3402 9938 

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

$$

Mahale
416 
WWUS54 KOUN 050217
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
917 PM CDT Wed May 4 2022

TXC487-050227-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-220505T0230Z/
Wilbarger TX-
917 PM CDT Wed May 4 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL WILBARGER COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for areas to 
north, near Lockett and Vernon!

LAT...LON 3400 9939 3404 9943 3416 9913 3406 9908
TIME...MOT...LOC 0215Z 255DEG 22KT 3405 9924 

$$

Mahale
Permalink to 202205050158-KOUN-WFUS54-TOROUN
150 
WFUS54 KOUN 050158
TOROUN
TXC487-050230-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0043.220505T0158Z-220505T0230Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
858 PM CDT Wed May 4 2022

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Wilbarger County in northern Texas...

* Until 930 PM CDT.
    
* At 858 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  4 miles south of Lockett, moving east at 25 mph.

  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...
  Oklaunion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, an extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is
developing. 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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3400 9939 3404 9943 3416 9913 3406 9908
TIME...MOT...LOC 0158Z 255DEG 22KT 3402 9938 

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

$$

Mahale
Permalink to 202205050217-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN
416 
WWUS54 KOUN 050217
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
917 PM CDT Wed May 4 2022

TXC487-050227-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-220505T0230Z/
Wilbarger TX-
917 PM CDT Wed May 4 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL WILBARGER COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for areas to 
north, near Lockett and Vernon!

LAT...LON 3400 9939 3404 9943 3416 9913 3406 9908
TIME...MOT...LOC 0215Z 255DEG 22KT 3405 9924 

$$

Mahale

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