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2024 [KOUN] NORMAN Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 117

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Storm Based Warning History

960 
WFUS54 KOUN 200113
TOROUN
OKC011-015-039-200200-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0117.240520T0113Z-240520T0200Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
813 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  North central Caddo County in southwestern Oklahoma...
  Northeastern Custer County in western Oklahoma...
  Southwestern Blaine County in northwestern Oklahoma...

* Until 900 PM CDT.

* At 813 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located 8 miles northwest of Hydro, moving east 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...
  Hinton, Thomas, Hydro, Bridgeport, and Greenfield.

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 92 and 102.
 
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 3558 9877 3580 9876 3581 9834 3548 9834
      3556 9864
TIME...MOT...LOC 0113Z 279DEG 30KT 3565 9864 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

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005 
WWUS54 KOUN 200124 RRA
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
824 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

OKC039-200134-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0117.000000T0000Z-240520T0200Z/
Custer OK-
824 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CUSTER 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 3581 9834 3548 9834 3556 9863 3580 9863
TIME...MOT...LOC 0124Z 279DEG 30KT 3563 9852 

$$

OKC011-015-200200-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0117.000000T0000Z-240520T0200Z/
Caddo OK-Blaine OK-
824 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL CADDO AND SOUTHWESTERN BLAINE COUNTIES...

At 824 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles northeast of Hydro, moving east at 35 mph.

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...
Hinton, Hydro, Bridgeport, and Greenfield.

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 93 and 102.
 
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 3581 9834 3548 9834 3556 9863 3580 9863
TIME...MOT...LOC 0124Z 279DEG 30KT 3563 9852 

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

$$

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960 
WFUS54 KOUN 200113
TOROUN
OKC011-015-039-200200-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0117.240520T0113Z-240520T0200Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
813 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  North central Caddo County in southwestern Oklahoma...
  Northeastern Custer County in western Oklahoma...
  Southwestern Blaine County in northwestern Oklahoma...

* Until 900 PM CDT.

* At 813 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located 8 miles northwest of Hydro, moving east 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...
  Hinton, Thomas, Hydro, Bridgeport, and Greenfield.

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 92 and 102.
 
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 3558 9877 3580 9876 3581 9834 3548 9834
      3556 9864
TIME...MOT...LOC 0113Z 279DEG 30KT 3565 9864 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

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005 
WWUS54 KOUN 200124 RRA
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
824 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

OKC039-200134-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0117.000000T0000Z-240520T0200Z/
Custer OK-
824 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CUSTER 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 3581 9834 3548 9834 3556 9863 3580 9863
TIME...MOT...LOC 0124Z 279DEG 30KT 3563 9852 

$$

OKC011-015-200200-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0117.000000T0000Z-240520T0200Z/
Caddo OK-Blaine OK-
824 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL CADDO AND SOUTHWESTERN BLAINE COUNTIES...

At 824 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles northeast of Hydro, moving east at 35 mph.

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...
Hinton, Hydro, Bridgeport, and Greenfield.

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 93 and 102.
 
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 3581 9834 3548 9834 3556 9863 3580 9863
TIME...MOT...LOC 0124Z 279DEG 30KT 3563 9852 

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

$$

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