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Tornado Warning 82, NWS Norman, OK
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.
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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 27, 11:25 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 N Ringling, OK | LATE REPORT. THREE POWER POLES SNAPPED ON HIGHWAY 89 ONE HALF MILE NORTH OF RINGLING. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
| May 27, 11:30 PM CDT | TSTM WND GST 71 | 1 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 4:01 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 10 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.
- 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
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
$$
033 follow-up statements
168
WWUS54 KOUN 280429
SVSOUN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
1129 PM CDT SAT MAY 27 2017
OKC019-067-280500-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0082.000000T0000Z-170528T0500Z/
Jefferson OK-Carter OK-
1129 PM CDT SAT MAY 27 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON AND SOUTHWESTERN CARTER COUNTIES...
At 1128 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Ringling, moving east at 20 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters have confirmed a tornado crossing highway
70 north of Ringling. Take cover now!
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Healdton, Wilson, Ringling and Cornish.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3420 9770 3429 9766 3426 9737 3408 9744
TIME...MOT...LOC 0428Z 290DEG 17KT 3420 9759
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.50IN
$$
03388
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
$$
OKC019-280500-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0082.000000T0000Z-170528T0500Z/
Carter OK-
1142 PM CDT SAT MAY 27 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN CARTER COUNTY...
At 1141 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Wilson, moving east at 25 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters have confirmed a tornado on highway 70
near Wilson. Take cover now!
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Healdton and Wilson.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3417 9756 3425 9756 3423 9738 3417 9740
3411 9743
TIME...MOT...LOC 0441Z 284DEG 23KT 3417 9747
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.50IN
$$
03039
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
$$
03The office that day
Everything else NWS Norman, OK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 7:14 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Lincoln | 46 min |
| May 27, 7:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Carter, Johnston, Murray | 56 min |
| May 27, 7:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Lincoln | 41 min |
| May 27, 7:28 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Stephens | 62 min |
| May 27, 7:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Garvin, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Seminole | 40 min |
| May 27, 7:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Comanche, Cotton, Stephens | 54 min |
| May 27, 7:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Johnston, Murray, Pontotoc | 49 min |
| May 27, 7:54 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Johnston | 36 min |
| May 27, 8:04 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Grady | 56 min |
| May 27, 8:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Hughes, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Seminole | 51 min |
| May 27, 8:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Atoka, Coal, Johnston | 48 min |
| May 27, 8:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Garvin, Grady, Stephens | 68 min |
| May 27, 8:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Coal, Johnston, Pontotoc | 24 min |
| May 27, 8:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Garvin, McClain | 49 min |
| May 27, 8:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Pottawatomie, Seminole | 48 min |
| May 27, 8:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Atoka, Coal | 50 min |
| May 27, 8:55 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Carter, Garvin, Murray, Stephens | 35 min |
| May 27, 9:01 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Atoka, Coal | 44 min |
| May 27, 9:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Garvin, McClain, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Seminole | 24 min |
| May 27, 9:07 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Okfuskee | 38 min |
| May 27, 9:11 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Cleveland, McClain, Pottawatomie | 40 min |
| May 27, 9:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Garvin, Stephens | 40 min |
| May 27, 9:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Lincoln, Pottawatomie, Seminole | 51 min |
| May 27, 9:24 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Carter, Garvin, Murray | 36 min |
| May 27, 9:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | McClain, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Seminole | 47 min |
| May 27, 9:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Garvin, Murray | 68 min |
| May 27, 9:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Atoka, Coal | 55 min |
| May 27, 9:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Carter, Garvin, Murray, Stephens | 59 min |
| May 27, 9:47 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OUN | Carter, Garvin, Johnston, Murray, Stephens | 3 hr |
| May 27, 9:47 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Murray | 28 min |
| May 27, 9:49 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Hughes, Pottawatomie, Seminole | 56 min |
| May 27, 9:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Ellis, Harper | 52 min |
| May 27, 10:09 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OUN | Carter, Garvin, Johnston, Murray, Pontotoc, Stephens | 4 hr |
| May 27, 10:09 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Carter, Murray | 36 min |
| May 27, 10:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Lincoln, Pottawatomie, Seminole | 47 min |
| May 27, 10:16 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OUN | Atoka, Coal | 4 hr |
| May 27, 10:22 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OUN | Lincoln, Pottawatomie | 4 hr |
| May 27, 10:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Coal, Johnston, Murray, Pontotoc | 66 min |
| May 27, 10:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Stephens | 34 min |
| May 27, 10:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Dewey, Ellis, Major, Woodward | 49 min |
| May 27, 10:32 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Carter, Johnston, Murray | 43 min |
| May 27, 10:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Carter, Garvin, Jefferson, Johnston, Murray, Stephens | 51 min |
| May 27, 10:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Atoka, Coal, Hughes, Johnston, Pontotoc | 70 min |
| May 27, 11:04 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Jefferson, Stephens | 26 min |
| May 27, 11:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Blaine, Dewey, Harper, Major, Woods, Woodward | 46 min |
| May 27, 11:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Carter, Coal, Cotton, Garvin, Jefferson, Johnston and 3 more | 73 min |
| May 27, 11:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Alfalfa, Blaine, Garfield, Kingfisher, Major, Woods | 44 min |
| May 27, 11:48 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Carter | 27 min |
| May 27, 11:50 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OUN | Atoka, Coal, Johnston, Pontotoc | 4 hr |
| May 28, 12:09 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Carter, Jefferson, Love | 81 min |
| May 28, 12:13 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OUN | Carter, Jefferson, Stephens | 5 hr |
| May 28, 12:18 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Jefferson, Love | 27 min |
| May 28, 12:19 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Garfield, Kingfisher, Major | 26 min |
| May 28, 12:25 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Atoka, Bryan, Carter, Coal, Johnston, Love and 1 more | 65 min |
| May 28, 12:39 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Love | 36 min |
| May 28, 12:47 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Garfield, Kingfisher | 28 min |
| May 28, 1:04 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Bryan, Love, Marshall | 56 min |
| May 28, 1:07 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | McClain | 23 min |
| May 28, 1:10 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OUN | Carter, Jefferson, Love | 4 hr |
| May 28, 1:15 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Garvin, McClain | 45 min |
| May 28, 1:27 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Pottawatomie | 33 min |
| May 28, 1:57 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Garvin, Murray, Pontotoc | 18 min |
| May 28, 1:58 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Cleveland, Garvin, McClain, Pottawatomie | 32 min |
| May 28, 2:09 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Bryan | 36 min |
| May 28, 3:51 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Love | 24 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.