Tornado Warning 1, NWS Norman, OK

Issued

Mar 26, 2017, 5:52 PM CDT (22:52 UTC)

Expired

Mar 26, 2017, 6:15 PM CDT

In force

23 min

Issued by

NWS Norman, OK

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

1.75 in

Counties Garvin County, OK, McClain County, OK

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WFUS54 KOUN 262252
TOROUN
OKC049-087-262315-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0001.170326T2252Z-170326T2315Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
552 PM CDT SUN MAR 26 2017

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  North central Garvin County in southern Oklahoma...
  Southeastern McClain County in central Oklahoma...

* Until 615 PM CDT
    
* At 552 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a 
  tornado was located 5 miles west-southwest of Byars, moving 
  northeast at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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...
  Byars.

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 3485 9695 3480 9719 3484 9724 3492 9706
      3492 9705 3491 9701 3493 9697 3495 9696
      3496 9694
TIME...MOT...LOC 2252Z 238DEG 29KT 3485 9714 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

..speg.

001 
WWUS54 KOUN 262312 RRA
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
612 PM CDT SUN MAR 26 2017

OKC049-087-262321-
/O.EXP.KOUN.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170326T2315Z/
Garvin OK-McClain OK-
612 PM CDT SUN MAR 26 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL GARVIN AND SOUTHEASTERN
MCCLAIN COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 615 PM CDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has disorganized and at the 
moment the risk of a torando has decreased. However, the storm 
remains severe and capable of producing golf ball size hail. Severe 
thunderstorm warnings remain in effect for McClain and Pottawatomie 
Counties.

LAT...LON 3485 9695 3480 9719 3484 9724 3492 9706
      3492 9705 3491 9701 3493 9697 3495 9696
      3496 9694
TIME...MOT...LOC 2311Z 238DEG 29KT 3493 9699 

$$

..speg.

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