Alert archive / Oklahoma / Tornado Warnings in 2017
Tornado Warning 22, NWS Tulsa, OK
NWS Tulsa, OK issued this tornado warning at May 11, 2017, 4:46 PM CDT for Osage County, Washington County, Oklahoma. It was in force for 29 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 11, 2017, 4:46 PM CDT (21:46 UTC)
- Expired
- May 11, 2017, 5:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 29 min
- Issued by
- NWS Tulsa, OK
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Osage County, OK, Washington County, OK
The radar
The Tulsa radar (KINX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:48 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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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 11, 12:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 12:00Z, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 197 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
- 1011 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 40 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 74 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 46 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
673
WFUS54 KTSA 112146
TORTSA
OKC113-147-112215-
/O.NEW.KTSA.TO.W.0022.170511T2146Z-170511T2215Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
446 PM CDT THU MAY 11 2017
The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Osage County in northeastern Oklahoma...
Central Washington County in northeastern Oklahoma...
* Until 515 PM CDT
* At 446 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm with strong low level rotation
that could produce a tornado at any time was located over
Barnsdall, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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 in or near the path include...
Bartlesville... Barnsdall...
Ochelata... Tallant...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement 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 3668 9582 3667 9581 3650 9618 3655 9625
3684 9603
TIME...MOT...LOC 2146Z 224DEG 37KT 3658 9616
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
Lacy2 follow-up statements
667
WWUS54 KTSA 112158
SVSTSA
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
458 PM CDT THU MAY 11 2017
OKC113-147-112215-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170511T2215Z/
Osage OK-Washington OK-
458 PM CDT THU MAY 11 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL OSAGE AND CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTIES...
At 458 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm with strong low level rotation
that could produce a tornado at any time was located 5 miles west of
Ochelata, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations in or near the path include...
Bartlesville... Ochelata...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3668 9582 3667 9581 3655 9606 3661 9615
3682 9600
TIME...MOT...LOC 2158Z 231DEG 31KT 3662 9607
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
Lacy507
WWUS54 KTSA 112209
SVSTSA
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
509 PM CDT THU MAY 11 2017
OKC113-147-112218-
/O.EXP.KTSA.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170511T2215Z/
Osage OK-Washington OK-
509 PM CDT THU MAY 11 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL OSAGE AND CENTRAL WASHINGTON
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 515 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore the warning will be allowed to expire.
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
northeastern Oklahoma.
Remember, a tornado warning remains in effect for southern
Washington county on a different storm until 530 PM.
LAT...LON 3668 9582 3667 9581 3655 9606 3661 9615
3682 9600
TIME...MOT...LOC 2208Z 224DEG 37KT 3668 9600
$$
LacyThe office that day
Everything else NWS Tulsa, OK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 9:31 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Creek, Pawnee | 44 min |
| May 10, 9:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Creek, Pawnee | 34 min |
| May 10, 10:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Creek, Osage, Pawnee, Tulsa | 38 min |
| May 10, 10:33 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Nowata, Osage, Rogers, Tulsa, Washington | 42 min |
| May 10, 10:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Tulsa, Wagoner | 47 min |
| May 10, 11:06 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Mayes, Nowata, Rogers, Washington | 39 min |
| May 10, 11:11 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Wagoner | 34 min |
| May 10, 11:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Craig | 30 min |
| May 10, 11:36 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Craig, Ottawa | 39 min |
| May 10, 11:38 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Delaware, Mayes | 52 min |
| May 10, 11:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Delaware | 35 min |
| May 10, 11:59 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Craig, Ottawa | 46 min |
| May 11, 6:28 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Tulsa | 32 min |
| May 11, 6:50 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Tulsa | 25 min |
| May 11, 7:18 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Washington | 27 min |
| May 11, 7:33 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Rogers | 27 min |
| May 11, 7:42 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Washington | 33 min |
| May 11, 7:53 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Mayes | 37 min |
| May 11, 8:19 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Delaware | 26 min |
| May 11, 8:27 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Craig, Delaware, Ottawa | 48 min |
| May 11, 10:53 AM CDT | Flash Flood Watch | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Nowata and 6 more | 11 hr |
| May 11, 1:02 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Muskogee | 28 min |
| May 11, 1:10 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Okfuskee | 35 min |
| May 11, 1:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Muskogee, Okmulgee | 28 min |
| May 11, 1:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Tulsa | 26 min |
| May 11, 1:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Muskogee, Okmulgee, Rogers, Tulsa, Wagoner | 47 min |
| May 11, 1:52 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TSA | Creek, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Osage, Rogers, Tulsa and 1 more | 113 min |
| May 11, 1:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Rogers, Tulsa | 52 min |
| May 11, 2:02 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | TSA | Rogers | 28 min |
| May 11, 2:11 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Osage, Pawnee | 34 min |
| May 11, 2:19 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Craig | 26 min |
| May 11, 2:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Rogers, Tulsa | 36 min |
| May 11, 2:28 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | TSA | Ottawa | 3 days |
| May 11, 2:29 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | TSA | Rogers | 15 min |
| May 11, 2:31 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Latimer | 29 min |
| May 11, 2:33 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TSA | Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Nowata, Ottawa, Rogers and 1 more | 57 min |
| May 11, 2:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Craig, Nowata | 34 min |
| May 11, 2:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Craig, Delaware, Ottawa | 38 min |
| May 11, 2:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Osage, Washington | 13 min |
| May 11, 2:58 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | LeFlore | 32 min |
| May 11, 3:17 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | TSA | Craig, Delaware, Nowata, Ottawa, Rogers | 4 hr |
| May 11, 3:20 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | LeFlore | 25 min |
| May 11, 3:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Osage, Pawnee | 53 min |
| May 11, 3:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Osage | 52 min |
| May 11, 3:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Creek, Osage, Pawnee | 40 min |
| May 11, 4:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Osage | 44 min |
| May 11, 4:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Osage | 23 min |
| May 11, 4:25 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TSA | Osage, Pawnee | 3 hr |
| May 11, 4:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Creek, Osage, Pawnee, Tulsa | 50 min |
| May 11, 4:31 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | TSA | Osage | 29 min |
| May 11, 4:33 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | TSA | Osage | 27 min |
| May 11, 4:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Osage, Washington | 38 min |
| May 11, 5:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Creek, Mayes, Okmulgee, Osage, Rogers, Tulsa and 2 more | 40 min |
| May 11, 5:06 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | TSA | Nowata, Rogers, Washington | 24 min |
| May 11, 5:24 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | TSA | Nowata, Rogers, Washington | 18 min |
| May 11, 5:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Craig, Mayes, Rogers, Tulsa | 48 min |
| May 11, 5:52 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | TSA | Rogers | 23 min |
| May 11, 6:04 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Rogers, Tulsa, Wagoner | 41 min |
| May 11, 6:10 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | TSA | Mayes, Rogers | 16 min |
| May 11, 6:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Muskogee, Okmulgee, Wagoner | 51 min |
| May 11, 6:30 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Mayes | 45 min |
| May 11, 6:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Craig, Delaware, Mayes | 28 min |
| May 11, 6:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Ottawa | 52 min |
| May 11, 6:55 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Muskogee | 35 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.