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Tornado Warning 33, NWS Norman, OK
NWS Norman, OK issued this tornado warning at May 18, 2017, 3:29 PM CDT for Caddo County, Washita County, Oklahoma. It was in force for 46 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- May 18, 2017, 3:29 PM CDT (20:29 UTC)
- Expired
- May 18, 2017, 4:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 46 min
- Issued by
- NWS Norman, OK
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 2.0 in
Counties Caddo County, OK, Washita County, OK
The radar
The Altus AFB radar (KFDR), 111 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 3:46 PM CDT | TORNADO | 9 Sw Corn, OK | CONFIRMED TORNADO BY MEDIA. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 1:18 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Norman, OK (KOUN), launched 12:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 130 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1272 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -210 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1122 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 37 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 231 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 250 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 3.9
The text
As transmitted.
914
WFUS54 KOUN 182029
TOROUN
OKC015-149-182115-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0033.170518T2029Z-170518T2115Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
329 PM CDT THU MAY 18 2017
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Eastern Washita County in western Oklahoma...
West central Caddo County in southwestern Oklahoma...
* Until 415 PM CDT
* At 328 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles northeast of Rocky, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.
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...
Cordell, Corn, Colony, Cloud Chief and Cowden.
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 3547 9886 3546 9881 3541 9867 3531 9857
3512 9894 3520 9909
TIME...MOT...LOC 2028Z 228DEG 24KT 3520 9896
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
KURTZ3 follow-up statements
419
WWUS54 KOUN 182036
SVSOUN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
336 PM CDT THU MAY 18 2017
OKC015-149-182115-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-170518T2115Z/
Washita OK-Caddo OK-
336 PM CDT THU MAY 18 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
WASHITA AND WEST CENTRAL CADDO COUNTIES...
At 336 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Cloud Chief, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Cordell, Corn, Colony, Cloud Chief and Cowden.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter, safe room, or an interior
room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you
are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3541 9867 3531 9857 3515 9888 3518 9896
3527 9899 3547 9884 3546 9881
TIME...MOT...LOC 2036Z 228DEG 24KT 3524 9891
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
KURTZ835
WWUS54 KOUN 182046
SVSOUN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
346 PM CDT THU MAY 18 2017
OKC015-149-182115-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-170518T2115Z/
Washita OK-Caddo OK-
346 PM CDT THU MAY 18 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN WASHITA AND WEST CENTRAL CADDO COUNTIES...
At 345 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Cloud Chief,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
Cordell, Corn, Colony and Cloud Chief.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3541 9867 3531 9857 3523 9877 3524 9893
3527 9899 3547 9884 3546 9881
TIME...MOT...LOC 2045Z 222DEG 25KT 3530 9886
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
KURTZ505
WWUS54 KOUN 182054
SVSOUN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
354 PM CDT THU MAY 18 2017
OKC015-182104-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-170518T2115Z/
Caddo OK-
354 PM CDT THU MAY 18 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL CADDO COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 3540 9866 3530 9878 3530 9890 3535 9893
3547 9884 3546 9881 3541 9867
TIME...MOT...LOC 2054Z 208DEG 28KT 3537 9882
$$
OKC149-182115-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-170518T2115Z/
Washita OK-
354 PM CDT THU MAY 18 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN WASHITA COUNTY...
At 354 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Corn, moving
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
Corn.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3540 9866 3530 9878 3530 9890 3535 9893
3547 9884 3546 9881 3541 9867
TIME...MOT...LOC 2054Z 208DEG 28KT 3537 9882
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
KURTZThe office that day
Everything else NWS Norman, OK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 11:06 AM CDT | Flood Watch | OUN | Alfalfa, Atoka, Beckham, Blaine, Bryan, Caddo and 41 more | 40 hr |
| May 18, 1:13 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Jackson | 32 min |
| May 18, 1:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa | 56 min |
| May 18, 1:58 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa | 47 min |
| May 18, 2:01 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Harmon, Jackson | 44 min |
| May 18, 2:11 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Ellis, Roger Mills | 34 min |
| May 18, 2:13 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Beckham | 32 min |
| May 18, 2:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Beckham, Custer, Roger Mills, Washita | 50 min |
| May 18, 2:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Ellis, Roger Mills | 47 min |
| May 18, 2:38 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Greer, Jackson, Kiowa, Washita | 52 min |
| May 18, 2:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Greer, Harmon, Jackson | 32 min |
| May 18, 2:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Custer, Dewey, Ellis, Roger Mills | 50 min |
| May 18, 3:02 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Ellis, Harper, Woodward | 58 min |
| May 18, 3:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Ellis, Woodward | 46 min |
| May 18, 3:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Caddo, Custer, Kiowa, Washita | 58 min |
| May 18, 3:21 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OUN | Greer, Kiowa, Washita | 3 hr |
| May 18, 3:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Beckham, Greer, Kiowa, Washita | 41 min |
| May 18, 3:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Major, Woods, Woodward | 38 min |
| May 18, 3:40 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Dewey | 35 min |
| May 18, 3:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Harper, Woods, Woodward | 53 min |
| May 18, 4:02 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Woods, Woodward | 18 min |
| May 18, 4:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Blaine, Caddo, Custer, Washita | 38 min |
| May 18, 4:10 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Alfalfa | 35 min |
| May 18, 4:11 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Washita | 34 min |
| May 18, 4:11 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Dewey, Major, Woodward | 34 min |
| May 18, 4:11 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Tillman | 34 min |
| May 18, 4:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Alfalfa, Woods | 57 min |
| May 18, 4:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Ellis, Woodward | 49 min |
| May 18, 4:34 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Major, Woods, Woodward | 41 min |
| May 18, 4:35 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Woods | 40 min |
| May 18, 4:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Ellis, Roger Mills | 67 min |
| May 18, 4:40 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Caddo, Custer, Washita | 25 min |
| May 18, 4:41 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OUN | Blaine, Caddo, Custer, Washita | 3 hr |
| May 18, 4:42 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Blaine, Canadian, Custer | 48 min |
| May 18, 4:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Tillman | 47 min |
| May 18, 4:53 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Harper | 37 min |
| May 18, 4:53 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Tillman | 37 min |
| May 18, 5:03 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Woods, Woodward | 32 min |
| May 18, 5:04 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OUN | Tillman | 3 hr |
| May 18, 5:09 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Cleveland, Oklahoma | 36 min |
| May 18, 5:13 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Blaine, Canadian, Kingfisher | 32 min |
| May 18, 5:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Cleveland, Lincoln, McClain, Oklahoma, Pottawatomie | 45 min |
| May 18, 5:22 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Ellis, Harper | 38 min |
| May 18, 5:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Comanche, Cotton, Tillman | 50 min |
| May 18, 5:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Blaine, Canadian, Kingfisher | 31 min |
| May 18, 5:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Alfalfa, Woods | 29 min |
| May 18, 5:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Woodward | 51 min |
| May 18, 5:40 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Carter | 35 min |
| May 18, 5:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Dewey, Ellis, Roger Mills | 48 min |
| May 18, 5:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Comanche, Cotton | 27 min |
| May 18, 5:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Blaine, Kingfisher | 40 min |
| May 18, 5:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Cleveland, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pottawatomie, Seminole | 48 min |
| May 18, 5:59 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Carter, Garvin, Murray | 46 min |
| May 18, 6:07 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Carter | 23 min |
| May 18, 6:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Comanche, Cotton, Grady, Jefferson, Stephens, Tillman | 48 min |
| May 18, 6:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Kay | 30 min |
| May 18, 6:18 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Woods | 27 min |
| May 18, 6:19 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Cotton, Stephens | 26 min |
| May 18, 6:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Garfield, Kingfisher | 48 min |
| May 18, 6:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Dewey, Major, Woodward | 46 min |
| May 18, 6:30 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Woodward | 30 min |
| May 18, 6:33 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Cleveland, Garvin, McClain | 42 min |
| May 18, 6:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Ellis | 26 min |
| May 18, 6:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Woods, Woodward | 46 min |
| May 18, 6:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Lincoln, Pottawatomie | 43 min |
| May 18, 6:55 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Kingfisher | 35 min |
| May 18, 6:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Comanche, Cotton, Grady, Jefferson, Stephens, Tillman | 50 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.