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Tornado Warning 41, NWS Norman, OK
NWS Norman, OK issued this tornado warning at May 18, 2017, 4:34 PM CDT for Major County, Woods County, Woodward County, Oklahoma. It was in force for 41 min. 4 reports 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, 4:34 PM CDT (21:34 UTC)
- Expired
- May 18, 2017, 5:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 41 min
- Issued by
- NWS Norman, OK
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Damage threat
- Considerable
- Hail
- 1.75 in
Counties Major County, OK, Woods County, OK, Woodward County, OK
The radar
The Vance AFB radar (KVNX), 77 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 4:38 PM CDT | TORNADO | 8 N Chester, OK | |
| May 18, 4:40 PM CDT | HAIL 1.5 | 11 N Chester, OK | CORRECTED FOR TIME. |
| May 18, 4:54 PM CDT | TORNADO | 5 S Waynoka, OK | |
| May 18, 4:55 PM CDT | HAIL 1.5 | 11 N Chester, OK |
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
Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 12:00Z, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 177 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2030 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 56 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 356 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 380 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
641
WFUS54 KOUN 182134
TOROUN
OKC093-151-153-182215-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0041.170518T2134Z-170518T2215Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
434 PM CDT THU MAY 18 2017
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Woods County in northwestern Oklahoma...
East central Woodward County in northwestern Oklahoma...
Northwestern Major County in northwestern Oklahoma...
* Until 515 PM CDT
* At 434 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located 5 miles north of Chester, moving northeast at 30 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...
Waynoka and Bouse Junction.
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 3626 9892 3632 9904 3665 9894 3650 9858
TIME...MOT...LOC 2134Z 213DEG 26KT 3630 9896
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
BRB3 follow-up statements
146
WWUS54 KOUN 182146
SVSOUN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
446 PM CDT THU MAY 18 2017
OKC093-151-153-182215-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-170518T2215Z/
Woods OK-Woodward OK-Major OK-
446 PM CDT THU MAY 18 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WOODS...EAST CENTRAL WOODWARD AND NORTHWESTERN MAJOR
COUNTIES...
At 446 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 8 miles southeast of
Quinlan, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Waynoka and Bouse Junction.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
storm shelter, safe room, or an interior room on the lowest floor of
a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3630 9889 3637 9902 3665 9894 3652 9863
TIME...MOT...LOC 2146Z 210DEG 28KT 3640 9890
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
BRB279
WWUS54 KOUN 182155
SVSOUN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
455 PM CDT THU MAY 18 2017
OKC093-151-153-182215-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-170518T2215Z/
Woods OK-Woodward OK-Major OK-
455 PM CDT THU MAY 18 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL WOODS...EAST CENTRAL WOODWARD AND NORTHWESTERN MAJOR
COUNTIES...
At 455 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 8 miles south of Waynoka, moving northeast at 30 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...
Waynoka and Bouse Junction.
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 3640 9888 3644 9899 3648 9899 3665 9894
3657 9874
TIME...MOT...LOC 2155Z 213DEG 26KT 3646 9885
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
BRB945
WWUS54 KOUN 182206
SVSOUN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
506 PM CDT THU MAY 18 2017
OKC093-153-182216-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-170518T2215Z/
Woodward OK-Major OK-
506 PM CDT THU MAY 18 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL WOODWARD AND NORTHWESTERN
MAJOR COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 3660 9881 3651 9883 3651 9896 3659 9896
3665 9894
TIME...MOT...LOC 2206Z 169DEG 25KT 3655 9894
$$
OKC151-182215-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-170518T2215Z/
Woods OK-
506 PM CDT THU MAY 18 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL WOODS COUNTY...
At 506 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles southwest of
Waynoka, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size 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...
Waynoka.
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 3660 9881 3651 9883 3651 9896 3659 9896
3665 9894
TIME...MOT...LOC 2206Z 169DEG 25KT 3655 9894
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
BRBThe 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, 3:29 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Caddo, Washita | 46 min |
| 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, 4:35 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.