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2024 [KOUN] NORMAN Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 31

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

RADAR Composite at Issuance Time

Storm Based Warning History

746 
WFUS54 KOUN 272114
TOROUN
TXC023-487-272200-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0031.240427T2114Z-240427T2200Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
414 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Wilbarger County in northern Texas...
  Northern Baylor County in northern Texas...

* Until 500 PM CDT.

* At 413 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located 5 miles northeast of Red Springs, moving northeast at
  35 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...
  Seymour, Red Springs, Lake Kemp, Mabelle, and Lake Diversion.

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 3371 9945 3400 9896 3367 9895 3356 9944
TIME...MOT...LOC 2113Z 235DEG 30KT 3366 9934 

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

$$

MDU
380 
WWUS54 KOUN 272132
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
432 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

TXC023-487-272200-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-240427T2200Z/
Wilbarger TX-Baylor TX-
432 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WILBARGER AND NORTHERN BAYLOR COUNTIES...

At 431 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over southwestern Lake Kemp, moving northeast 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...
Mabelle, Lake Diversion, and Lake Kemp.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3375 9938 3400 9896 3367 9895 3360 9930
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 209DEG 22KT 3372 9928 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

MDU
204 
WWUS54 KOUN 272142
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
442 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

TXC023-487-272200-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-240427T2200Z/
Wilbarger TX-Baylor TX-
442 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WILBARGER AND NORTHEASTERN BAYLOR COUNTIES...

At 442 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over southern Lake Kemp, moving northeast at 20 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...
Lake Diversion and Lake Kemp.

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 3376 9936 3400 9896 3371 9895 3365 9930
TIME...MOT...LOC 2142Z 236DEG 15KT 3374 9924 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

MDU
141 
WWUS54 KOUN 272153 RRA
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
453 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

TXC023-487-272200-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-240427T2200Z/
Wilbarger TX-Baylor TX-
453 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WILBARGER AND NORTHEASTERN BAYLOR COUNTIES...

At 453 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles west of Lake Diversion, moving northeast at 35
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...
Lake Diversion and northeastern Lake Kemp.

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 3383 9924 3400 9896 3380 9895 3372 9917
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 234DEG 32KT 3383 9910 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

MDU
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746 
WFUS54 KOUN 272114
TOROUN
TXC023-487-272200-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0031.240427T2114Z-240427T2200Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
414 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Wilbarger County in northern Texas...
  Northern Baylor County in northern Texas...

* Until 500 PM CDT.

* At 413 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located 5 miles northeast of Red Springs, moving northeast at
  35 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...
  Seymour, Red Springs, Lake Kemp, Mabelle, and Lake Diversion.

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 3371 9945 3400 9896 3367 9895 3356 9944
TIME...MOT...LOC 2113Z 235DEG 30KT 3366 9934 

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

$$

MDU
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380 
WWUS54 KOUN 272132
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
432 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

TXC023-487-272200-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-240427T2200Z/
Wilbarger TX-Baylor TX-
432 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WILBARGER AND NORTHERN BAYLOR COUNTIES...

At 431 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over southwestern Lake Kemp, moving northeast 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...
Mabelle, Lake Diversion, and Lake Kemp.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3375 9938 3400 9896 3367 9895 3360 9930
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 209DEG 22KT 3372 9928 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

MDU
Permalink to 202404272142-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN
204 
WWUS54 KOUN 272142
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
442 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

TXC023-487-272200-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-240427T2200Z/
Wilbarger TX-Baylor TX-
442 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WILBARGER AND NORTHEASTERN BAYLOR COUNTIES...

At 442 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over southern Lake Kemp, moving northeast at 20 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...
Lake Diversion and Lake Kemp.

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 3376 9936 3400 9896 3371 9895 3365 9930
TIME...MOT...LOC 2142Z 236DEG 15KT 3374 9924 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

MDU
Permalink to 202404272153-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN-RRA
141 
WWUS54 KOUN 272153 RRA
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
453 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

TXC023-487-272200-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-240427T2200Z/
Wilbarger TX-Baylor TX-
453 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WILBARGER AND NORTHEASTERN BAYLOR COUNTIES...

At 453 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles west of Lake Diversion, moving northeast at 35
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...
Lake Diversion and northeastern Lake Kemp.

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 3383 9924 3400 9896 3380 9895 3372 9917
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 234DEG 32KT 3383 9910 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

MDU

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