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Tornado Warning 86, NWS Norman, OK
NWS Norman, OK issued this tornado warning at Jul 3, 2017, 5:57 PM CDT for Woods County, Woodward County, Oklahoma. It was in force for 14 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
- Jul 3, 2017, 5:57 PM CDT (22:57 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 3, 2017, 6:11 PM CDT
- In force
- 14 min
- Issued by
- NWS Norman, OK
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.75 in
Counties Woods County, OK, Woodward County, OK
The radar
The Vance AFB radar (KVNX), 70 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:58 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 6:05 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 8 E Waynoka, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 3:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 12:00Z, 11.0 hours before the alert went out and 157 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
- 1633 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 34 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -84 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 82 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 2.2
The text
As transmitted.
733
WFUS54 KOUN 032257
TOROUN
OKC151-153-032330-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0086.170703T2257Z-170703T2330Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
557 PM CDT MON JUL 3 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...
* Until 630 PM CDT
* At 557 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles northwest of Waynoka, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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...
Waynoka.
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 3659 9904 3667 9902 3666 9867 3650 9871
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 287DEG 27KT 3662 9899
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
031 follow-up statement
261
WWUS54 KOUN 032311
SVSOUN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
611 PM CDT MON JUL 3 2017
OKC151-153-032320-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0086.000000T0000Z-170703T2330Z/
Woods OK-Woodward OK-
611 PM CDT MON JUL 3 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN WOODS AND EAST CENTRAL
WOODWARD COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds up to 80 mph
remain likely and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect
for the area.
LAT...LON 3659 9904 3667 9902 3666 9867 3650 9871
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 287DEG 27KT 3659 9887
$$
03The office that day
Everything else NWS Norman, OK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 7:10 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Atoka, Coal, Johnston | 65 min |
| Jul 2, 7:12 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Pottawatomie | 63 min |
| Jul 2, 7:18 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Carter, Jefferson | 57 min |
| Jul 2, 7:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Carter | 37 min |
| Jul 2, 7:25 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Garvin | 50 min |
| Jul 2, 7:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Garvin, Johnston, Murray, Pontotoc | 48 min |
| Jul 2, 7:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Carter, Jefferson, Love | 48 min |
| Jul 2, 8:03 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Atoka, Coal, Hughes, Johnston, Murray, Pontotoc | 57 min |
| Jul 2, 8:09 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Atoka | 36 min |
| Jul 2, 8:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Carter, Love | 63 min |
| Jul 2, 8:32 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Murray | 43 min |
| Jul 2, 8:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Atoka, Coal | 42 min |
| Jul 2, 8:58 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OUN | Atoka | 3 hr |
| Jul 2, 9:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Love, Marshall | 39 min |
| Jul 2, 9:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Carter, Love | 45 min |
| Jul 2, 9:40 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Murray | 50 min |
| Jul 2, 9:46 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Bryan | 44 min |
| Jul 2, 9:48 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Carter | 57 min |
| Jul 2, 9:56 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OUN | Carter, Love, Marshall | 3 hr |
| Jul 2, 10:03 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Bryan, Marshall | 57 min |
| Jul 2, 10:21 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OUN | Bryan, Marshall | 3 hr |
| Jul 2, 10:23 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Marshall | 37 min |
| Jul 2, 10:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Murray | 26 min |
| Jul 2, 10:44 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Love | 31 min |
| Jul 2, 10:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Love | 18 min |
| Jul 2, 11:27 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Marshall, Murray | 33 min |
| Jul 2, 11:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Murray | 31 min |
| Jul 3, 12:05 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Marshall | 25 min |
| Jul 3, 12:11 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | OUN | Coal, Murray, Pontotoc | 9 hr |
| Jul 3, 12:36 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Johnston | 24 min |
| Jul 3, 12:58 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Bryan, Johnston, Marshall | 47 min |
| Jul 3, 1:35 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Pontotoc | 25 min |
| Jul 3, 1:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Bryan, Johnston, Marshall | 47 min |
| Jul 3, 2:22 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OUN | Bryan, Johnston | 3 hr |
| Jul 3, 2:31 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Bryan, Coal | 44 min |
| Jul 3, 2:35 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OUN | Bryan | 6 hr |
| Jul 3, 3:14 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Atoka, Bryan, Coal | 61 min |
| Jul 3, 4:12 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Atoka, Bryan, Coal, Pontotoc | 48 min |
| Jul 3, 4:26 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Bryan | 34 min |
| Jul 3, 4:56 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OUN | Atoka, Bryan | 3 hr |
| Jul 3, 4:58 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Atoka, Bryan, Coal | 62 min |
| Jul 3, 6:00 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Bryan, Johnston | 45 min |
| Jul 3, 6:47 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Bryan | 43 min |
| Jul 3, 7:13 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Garfield | 47 min |
| Jul 3, 7:55 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Atoka | 35 min |
| Jul 3, 9:25 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | OUN | Bryan | 26 hr |
| Jul 3, 9:26 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | OUN | Atoka | 5 days |
| Jul 3, 3:33 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Harper | 27 min |
| Jul 3, 3:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Harper | 53 min |
| Jul 3, 4:02 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OUN | Harper | 3 hr |
| Jul 3, 4:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Harper | 67 min |
| Jul 3, 4:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Harper | 47 min |
| Jul 3, 4:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Ellis, Harper, Woodward | 68 min |
| Jul 3, 4:58 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Woods | 32 min |
| Jul 3, 5:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Harper, Woods, Woodward | 44 min |
| Jul 3, 5:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Cotton | 49 min |
| Jul 3, 5:31 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Woods | 29 min |
| Jul 3, 5:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Major, Woods | 67 min |
| Jul 3, 5:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Ellis, Woodward | 49 min |
| Jul 3, 5:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Woods, Woodward | 38 min |
| Jul 3, 6:08 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Alfalfa | 37 min |
| Jul 3, 6:12 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OUN | Ellis, Harper, Woods, Woodward | 3 hr |
| Jul 3, 6:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Alfalfa, Blaine, Dewey, Major, Woods, Woodward | 73 min |
| Jul 3, 6:21 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Roger Mills | 24 min |
| Jul 3, 6:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Ellis, Roger Mills | 61 min |
| Jul 3, 6:50 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Blaine, Custer | 40 min |
| Jul 3, 6:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Alfalfa, Garfield, Grant, Major | 67 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.