Tornado Warning 72, NWS Norman, OK

Issued

May 19, 2017, 11:29 PM CDT (04:29 UTC)

Expired

May 19, 2017, 11:44 PM CDT

In force

15 min

Issued by

NWS Norman, OK

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

1.0 in

Counties Coal County, OK, Johnston County, OK, Pontotoc County, OK

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008 
WFUS54 KOUN 200429
TOROUN
OKC029-069-123-200500-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0072.170520T0429Z-170520T0500Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
1129 PM CDT FRI MAY 19 2017

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  North central Johnston County in southeastern Oklahoma...
  Southwestern Coal County in southeastern Oklahoma...
  Southeastern Pontotoc County in east central Oklahoma...

* Until midnight CDT
    
* At 1129 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located 5 miles west of Connerville, moving northeast
  at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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...
  Connerville, Pontotoc and Jesse. 

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3438 9676 3447 9680 3464 9656 3458 9648
      3447 9645
TIME...MOT...LOC 0429Z 237DEG 31KT 3445 9672 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

KURTZ

769 
WWUS54 KOUN 200439
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
1139 PM CDT FRI MAY 19 2017

OKC029-069-123-200500-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0072.000000T0000Z-170520T0500Z/
Johnston OK-Coal OK-Pontotoc OK-
1139 PM CDT FRI MAY 19 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL JOHNSTON...WEST CENTRAL COAL AND SOUTHEASTERN PONTOTOC
COUNTIES...
    
At 1139 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Pontotoc, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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...
Connerville, Pontotoc and Jesse. 

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3444 9665 3447 9669 3451 9672 3464 9656
      3458 9648 3450 9646
TIME...MOT...LOC 0439Z 237DEG 31KT 3450 9663 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

KURTZ

752 
WWUS54 KOUN 200444
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
1144 PM CDT FRI MAY 19 2017

OKC029-069-123-200453-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0072.000000T0000Z-170520T0500Z/
Johnston OK-Coal OK-Pontotoc OK-
1144 PM CDT FRI MAY 19 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL JOHNSTON...WEST CENTRAL COAL
AND SOUTHEASTERN PONTOTOC COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

LAT...LON 3444 9665 3447 9669 3451 9672 3464 9656
      3458 9648 3450 9646
TIME...MOT...LOC 0442Z 237DEG 31KT 3452 9659 

$$

KURTZ

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