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2023 [KOUN] NORMAN Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 50

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Storm Based Warning History

528 
WFUS54 KOUN 200312
TOROUN
OKC081-125-200345-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0050.230420T0312Z-230420T0345Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
1012 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  South central Lincoln County in central Oklahoma...
  North central Pottawatomie County in central Oklahoma...

* Until 1045 PM CDT.
    
* At 1012 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located near Meeker, moving north at 20 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...
  Shawnee, Meeker, and Aydelotte. 

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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3542 9688 3542 9698 3555 9705 3557 9694
      3557 9682
TIME...MOT...LOC 0312Z 178DEG 18KT 3544 9694 

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

$$

Mahale
355 
WWUS54 KOUN 200321
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
1021 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

OKC081-125-200345-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-230420T0345Z/
Lincoln OK-Pottawatomie OK-
1021 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL LINCOLN AND NORTH CENTRAL POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES...
        
At 1021 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Meeker, moving
north at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar 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...
Shawnee, Meeker, and Aydelotte. 

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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3542 9688 3542 9698 3555 9705 3557 9694
      3557 9682
TIME...MOT...LOC 0321Z 177DEG 17KT 3548 9694 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

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882 
WWUS54 KOUN 200326
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
1026 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

OKC081-125-200336-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-230420T0345Z/
Lincoln OK-Pottawatomie OK-
1026 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL LINCOLN AND NORTH CENTRAL
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened and no longer 
appears capable of producing a tornado. herefore, the warning has 
been cancelled.  However, hail and gusty winds are still possible 
with this thunderstorm.

LAT...LON 3542 9688 3542 9698 3555 9705 3557 9694
      3557 9682
TIME...MOT...LOC 0324Z 178DEG 18KT 3551 9694 

$$

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528 
WFUS54 KOUN 200312
TOROUN
OKC081-125-200345-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0050.230420T0312Z-230420T0345Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
1012 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  South central Lincoln County in central Oklahoma...
  North central Pottawatomie County in central Oklahoma...

* Until 1045 PM CDT.
    
* At 1012 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located near Meeker, moving north at 20 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...
  Shawnee, Meeker, and Aydelotte. 

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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3542 9688 3542 9698 3555 9705 3557 9694
      3557 9682
TIME...MOT...LOC 0312Z 178DEG 18KT 3544 9694 

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

$$

Mahale
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355 
WWUS54 KOUN 200321
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
1021 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

OKC081-125-200345-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-230420T0345Z/
Lincoln OK-Pottawatomie OK-
1021 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL LINCOLN AND NORTH CENTRAL POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES...
        
At 1021 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Meeker, moving
north at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar 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...
Shawnee, Meeker, and Aydelotte. 

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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3542 9688 3542 9698 3555 9705 3557 9694
      3557 9682
TIME...MOT...LOC 0321Z 177DEG 17KT 3548 9694 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

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882 
WWUS54 KOUN 200326
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
1026 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

OKC081-125-200336-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-230420T0345Z/
Lincoln OK-Pottawatomie OK-
1026 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL LINCOLN AND NORTH CENTRAL
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened and no longer 
appears capable of producing a tornado. herefore, the warning has 
been cancelled.  However, hail and gusty winds are still possible 
with this thunderstorm.

LAT...LON 3542 9688 3542 9698 3555 9705 3557 9694
      3557 9682
TIME...MOT...LOC 0324Z 178DEG 18KT 3551 9694 

$$

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