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Tornado Warning 82, NWS Norman, OK

May 27, 2017Carter County, Jefferson County, Oklahoma

NWS Norman, OK issued this tornado warning at May 27, 2017, 11:24 PM CDT for Carter County, Jefferson County, Oklahoma. It was in force for 36 min. 2 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 27, 2017, 11:24 PM CDT (04:24 UTC)
Expired
May 28, 2017, 12:00 AM CDT
In force
36 min
Issued by
NWS Norman, OK
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
2.5 in

Counties Carter County, OK, Jefferson County, OK

The radar

The Norman radar (KTLX), 128 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:28 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
May 27, 11:25 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG1 N Ringling, OKLATE REPORT. THREE POWER POLES SNAPPED ON HIGHWAY 89 ONE HALF MILE NORTH OF RINGLING. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
May 27, 11:30 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 711 N Ringling, 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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
May 27, 4:01 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC10 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Norman, OK (KOUN), launched 00:00Z, 4.4 hours before the alert went out and 114 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Norman, OK at 00:00Z on 2017-05-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 5174 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Norman, OK at 00:00Z on 2017-05-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 91 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
5174 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-10 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1475 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
56 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
91 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
119 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
1.2
Supercell composite
8.1

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The text

As transmitted.

977 
WFUS54 KOUN 280424
TOROUN
OKC019-067-280500-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0082.170528T0424Z-170528T0500Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
1124 PM CDT SAT MAY 27 2017

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Jefferson County in southern Oklahoma...
  Southwestern Carter County in southern Oklahoma...

* Until midnight CDT
    
* At 1123 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located near Ringling, moving east at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball size hail. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. Spotters have also seen power 
           flashes with this storm just north of Ringling, which 
           could indicate a tornado is present. Take shelter now!

  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...
  Healdton, Wilson, Ringling and Cornish. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

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

&&

LAT...LON 3420 9770 3429 9766 3426 9737 3408 9744
TIME...MOT...LOC 0423Z 286DEG 16KT 3422 9762 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

03
3 follow-up statements
168 
WWUS54 KOUN 280429
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
1129 PM CDT SAT MAY 27 2017

OKC019-067-280500-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0082.000000T0000Z-170528T0500Z/
Jefferson OK-Carter OK-
1129 PM CDT SAT MAY 27 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON AND SOUTHWESTERN CARTER COUNTIES...
    
At 1128 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Ringling, moving east at 20 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado. 

SOURCE...Weather spotters have confirmed a tornado crossing highway 
         70 north of Ringling. Take cover now!

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...
Healdton, Wilson, Ringling and Cornish. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

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

&&

LAT...LON 3420 9770 3429 9766 3426 9737 3408 9744
TIME...MOT...LOC 0428Z 290DEG 17KT 3420 9759 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

03
388 
WWUS54 KOUN 280442
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
1142 PM CDT SAT MAY 27 2017

OKC067-280451-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0082.000000T0000Z-170528T0500Z/
Jefferson OK-
1142 PM CDT SAT MAY 27 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON 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 3417 9756 3425 9756 3423 9738 3417 9740
      3411 9743
TIME...MOT...LOC 0441Z 284DEG 23KT 3417 9747 

$$

OKC019-280500-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0082.000000T0000Z-170528T0500Z/
Carter OK-
1142 PM CDT SAT MAY 27 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN CARTER COUNTY...
    
At 1141 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Wilson, moving east at 25 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado. 

SOURCE...Weather spotters have confirmed a tornado on highway 70 
         near Wilson. Take cover now! 

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...
Healdton and Wilson. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

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

&&

LAT...LON 3417 9756 3425 9756 3423 9738 3417 9740
      3411 9743
TIME...MOT...LOC 0441Z 284DEG 23KT 3417 9747 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

03
039 
WWUS54 KOUN 280455
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
1155 PM CDT SAT MAY 27 2017

OKC019-280504-
/O.EXP.KOUN.TO.W.0082.000000T0000Z-170528T0500Z/
Carter OK-
1155 PM CDT SAT MAY 27 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN CARTER COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
MIDNIGHT CDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However, large 
hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain are still possible with this 
thunderstorm.

Remember, a Tornado Warning is now in effect for southern Carter 
County.

LAT...LON 3417 9756 3425 9756 3423 9738 3417 9740
      3411 9743
TIME...MOT...LOC 0454Z 286DEG 16KT 3416 9741 

$$

03

The office that day

Everything else NWS Norman, OK issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 27, 7:14 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNLincoln46 min
May 27, 7:19 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCarter, Johnston, Murray56 min
May 27, 7:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNLincoln41 min
May 27, 7:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNStephens62 min
May 27, 7:35 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarvin, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Seminole40 min
May 27, 7:36 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNComanche, Cotton, Stephens54 min
May 27, 7:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNJohnston, Murray, Pontotoc49 min
May 27, 7:54 PM CDTTornado WarningOUNJohnston36 min
May 27, 8:04 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGrady56 min
May 27, 8:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNHughes, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Seminole51 min
May 27, 8:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNAtoka, Coal, Johnston48 min
May 27, 8:22 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarvin, Grady, Stephens68 min
May 27, 8:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCoal, Johnston, Pontotoc24 min
May 27, 8:38 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarvin, McClain49 min
May 27, 8:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNPottawatomie, Seminole48 min
May 27, 8:55 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNAtoka, Coal50 min
May 27, 8:55 PM CDTTornado WarningOUNCarter, Garvin, Murray, Stephens35 min
May 27, 9:01 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNAtoka, Coal44 min
May 27, 9:06 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarvin, McClain, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Seminole24 min
May 27, 9:07 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNOkfuskee38 min
May 27, 9:11 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCleveland, McClain, Pottawatomie40 min
May 27, 9:20 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarvin, Stephens40 min
May 27, 9:24 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNLincoln, Pottawatomie, Seminole51 min
May 27, 9:24 PM CDTTornado WarningOUNCarter, Garvin, Murray36 min
May 27, 9:28 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNMcClain, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Seminole47 min
May 27, 9:37 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarvin, Murray68 min
May 27, 9:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNAtoka, Coal55 min
May 27, 9:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCarter, Garvin, Murray, Stephens59 min
May 27, 9:47 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNCarter, Garvin, Johnston, Murray, Stephens3 hr
May 27, 9:47 PM CDTTornado WarningOUNMurray28 min
May 27, 9:49 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNHughes, Pottawatomie, Seminole56 min
May 27, 9:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNEllis, Harper52 min
May 27, 10:09 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningOUNCarter, Garvin, Johnston, Murray, Pontotoc, Stephens4 hr
May 27, 10:09 PM CDTTornado WarningOUNCarter, Murray36 min
May 27, 10:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNLincoln, Pottawatomie, Seminole47 min
May 27, 10:16 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningOUNAtoka, Coal4 hr
May 27, 10:22 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningOUNLincoln, Pottawatomie4 hr
May 27, 10:24 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCoal, Johnston, Murray, Pontotoc66 min
May 27, 10:26 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNStephens34 min
May 27, 10:26 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNDewey, Ellis, Major, Woodward49 min
May 27, 10:32 PM CDTTornado WarningOUNCarter, Johnston, Murray43 min
May 27, 10:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCarter, Garvin, Jefferson, Johnston, Murray, Stephens51 min
May 27, 10:50 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNAtoka, Coal, Hughes, Johnston, Pontotoc70 min
May 27, 11:04 PM CDTTornado WarningOUNJefferson, Stephens26 min
May 27, 11:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNBlaine, Dewey, Harper, Major, Woods, Woodward46 min
May 27, 11:17 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCarter, Coal, Cotton, Garvin, Jefferson, Johnston and 3 more73 min
May 27, 11:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNAlfalfa, Blaine, Garfield, Kingfisher, Major, Woods44 min
May 27, 11:48 PM CDTTornado WarningOUNCarter27 min
May 27, 11:50 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningOUNAtoka, Coal, Johnston, Pontotoc4 hr
May 28, 12:09 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCarter, Jefferson, Love81 min
May 28, 12:13 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningOUNCarter, Jefferson, Stephens5 hr
May 28, 12:18 AM CDTTornado WarningOUNJefferson, Love27 min
May 28, 12:19 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarfield, Kingfisher, Major26 min
May 28, 12:25 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNAtoka, Bryan, Carter, Coal, Johnston, Love and 1 more65 min
May 28, 12:39 AM CDTTornado WarningOUNLove36 min
May 28, 12:47 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNGarfield, Kingfisher28 min
May 28, 1:04 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNBryan, Love, Marshall56 min
May 28, 1:07 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNMcClain23 min
May 28, 1:10 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNCarter, Jefferson, Love4 hr
May 28, 1:15 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarvin, McClain45 min
May 28, 1:27 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNPottawatomie33 min
May 28, 1:57 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarvin, Murray, Pontotoc18 min
May 28, 1:58 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCleveland, Garvin, McClain, Pottawatomie32 min
May 28, 2:09 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNBryan36 min
May 28, 3:51 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNLove24 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.