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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 424, NWS Norman, OK

June 30, 20184 counties in Oklahoma

NWS Norman, OK issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 30, 2018, 2:30 PM CDT for 4 counties in Oklahoma. It was in force for 30 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 30, 2018, 2:30 PM CDT (19:30 UTC)
Expired
Jun 30, 2018, 3:00 PM CDT
In force
30 min
Issued by
NWS Norman, OK
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
70.0 mph

Counties Caddo County, OK, Comanche County, OK, Grady County, OK, Stephens County, OK

The radar

The Altus AFB radar (KFDR), 92 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Norman, OK (KOUN), launched 12:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 80 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 12:00Z on 2018-06-30Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1104 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Norman, OK at 12:00Z on 2018-06-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -8 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
1104 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-172 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1066 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
13 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-8 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
26 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Norman, OK wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jun 30, 1:13 PM CDT, 1 hour 17 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 30, 1:13 PM CDT, 1 hour 17 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Norman OK
113 PM CDT Sat Jun 30 2018

.DISCUSSION...
A remnant area of precipitation over western Texas will aid the
development of at least widely scattered, deep convection this
afternoon and evening. Strong heating may also result in other
isolated storms. Initial development has already occurred over
western north Texas early this afternoon. Additional storms will
continue to form north and east of a small cluster west of
Wichita Falls. Deep layer shear will not be too strong, but
moderate instability will support the potential for strong
damaging winds and some hail. Some of the storms will also produce
locally heavy rainfall.

Additional storms will be possible overnight, as a shortwave
trough moves across the central and northern Plains. Better
coverage will likely be over Kansas, but enough storm
organization may allow storms to move into at least northern and
perhaps central Oklahoma with a strengthening low level jet. An
outflow boundary/weak cold front should bring a brief return of
north to northeast winds as far south as Interstate 40 (perhaps
farther south 12z NAM12).

Thunderstorms may linger through mid to late Sunday morning, with
additional storms possible during peak heating in southern and
central Oklahoma.

With the exception of an isolated afternoon/early evening thunderstorms,
most of Monday and Tuesday should be hot and dry. An easterly
wave may increase chances on Wednesday, but the majority of
showers and storms should be across eastern and southern Texas.

The "dominant ridge" wording may be required by the end of next week
with a 599 dam high centered over the central plains. Storm
chances with this pattern will be confined to southern Oklahoma
and northern Texas.

With the potential of slightly cooler temperatures on Sunday and
an outflow boundary, the Heat Advisory will not be extended into
Sunday.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Oklahoma City OK  73  88  73  97 /  50  50  20  10
Hobart OK         71  96  74 100 /  50  40  20  10
Wichita Falls TX  78 100  77 103 /  40  30  10  10
Gage OK           69  88  71  97 /  50  10  10  10
Ponca City OK     72  85  72  96 /  70  60  20  10
Durant OK         74  97  76  99 /  10  20  10  10

&&

.OUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OK...Heat Advisory until 9 PM CDT this evening for OKZ007-008-012-013-
     018>020-024>031-040.

TX...None.
&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 30, 11:31 AM CDT, 2 hours 59 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Norman OK
1131 AM CDT Sat Jun 30 2018

OKZ004>048-050>052-TXZ083>090-011115-
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Kay-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield-
Noble-Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne-
Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-McClain-
Cleveland-Pottawatomie-Seminole-Hughes-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc-Coal-Cotton-
Jefferson-Carter-Johnston-Atoka-Love-Marshall-Bryan-Hardeman-
Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-Baylor-Archer-Clay-
1131 AM CDT Sat Jun 30 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northern...
western...central...and southern Oklahoma...and western north
Texas.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight...

.Heat...
Heat index values from 100 to 106 degrees are expected across
portions of the area this afternoon. If outdoors, limit strenuous
activities, take frequent breaks and stay hydrated.

.Thunderstorms...
This afternoon and evening, a few strong to severe thunderstorms
are possible generally northwest of a line from Stillwater to
Norman to Wichita Falls. The primary threat will be damaging wind
gusts.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday...

.Heat...
Heat index values from 100 to 106 degrees are forecast for
portions of the area Sunday and Monday. If outdoors, limit
strenuous activities, take frequent breaks, and stay hydrated.

.Thunderstorms...
Thunderstorms will be possible Sunday and Sunday evening, and
again Wednesday and Thursday. Severe thunderstorms are unlikely.

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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 30, 12:10 PM CDT, 2 hours 20 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Norman OK
1210 PM CDT SAT JUN 30 2018

TXZ084-085-087-088-301745-
Foard TX-Knox TX-Wilbarger TX-Baylor TX-
1210 PM CDT SAT JUN 30 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR southeastern Foard...northeastern
Knox...southwestern Wilbarger and western Baylor Counties Until 1245
PM CDT....

AT 1200 PM CDT, strong thunderstorms were along a line extending from
7 miles south of Thalia to 8 miles south of Millers Creek Reservoir,
moving northeast at 30 MPH.

HAZARDS INCLUDE...
Hail up to one-half inch diameter...
Wind gusts to 40 MPH...

Locations impacted include...
Seymour, Red Springs, Lockett, Thalia, Bomarton, Lake Kemp and
Rayland.

LAT...LON 3340 9945 3396 9961 3407 9950 3407 9949
      3408 9948 3411 9947 3423 9938 3346 9912
      3340 9913
TIME...MOT...LOC 1700Z 216DEG 24KT 3388 9956 3327 9940

WR
Special weather statement, Jun 30, 12:46 PM CDT, 1 hour 44 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Norman OK
1246 PM CDT SAT JUN 30 2018

TXZ084>086-088-089-301815-
Wichita TX-Foard TX-Archer TX-Wilbarger TX-Baylor TX-
1246 PM CDT SAT JUN 30 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR southwestern Wichita...east
central Foard...northwestern Archer...Wilbarger and northeastern
Baylor Counties Until 115 PM CDT....

AT 1244 PM CDT, strong thunderstorms were along a line extending from
3 miles southeast of Thalia to 6 miles southeast of Seymour, moving
northeast at 30 MPH.

HAZARDS INCLUDE...
Hail up to the size of nickels...
Wind gusts to 40 MPH...

Locations impacted include...
Vernon, Seymour, Lake Diversion, Thalia, Dundee, Lockett, Lake Kemp,
Mabelle, Oklaunion, Mankins, Grayback, Lake Kickapoo and Rayland.

LAT...LON 3344 9917 3396 9961 3407 9950 3407 9949
      3408 9948 3410 9948 3425 9925 3375 9870
TIME...MOT...LOC 1744Z 224DEG 28KT 3395 9950 3355 9916

WR
Special weather statement, Jun 30, 1:29 PM CDT, 1 hour 1 minute before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Norman OK
129 PM CDT SAT JUN 30 2018

OKZ037-TXZ085-086-301900-
Tillman OK-Wichita TX-Wilbarger TX-
129 PM CDT SAT JUN 30 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR southern Tillman...northwestern
Wichita and southeastern Wilbarger Counties Until 200 PM CDT....

AT 127 PM CDT, strong thunderstorms were along a line extending from
near Oklaunion to 5 miles south of Harrold, moving northeast at 40
MPH.

HAZARDS INCLUDE...
Hail up to the size of nickels...
Wind gusts over 50 MPH...

LAT...LON 3414 9927 3451 9904 3420 9861 3418 9861
      3389 9900
TIME...MOT...LOC 1827Z 213DEG 33KT 3414 9918 3400 9902

WR
Special weather statement, Jun 30, 1:54 PM CDT, 36 minutes before
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 29, 10:52 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNBeckham, Ellis, Roger Mills38 min
Jun 29, 11:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNHarmon32 min
Jun 29, 11:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNEllis, Roger Mills45 min
Jun 30, 12:01 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNBeckham, Greer, Harmon, Jackson44 min
Jun 30, 12:16 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNEllis, Roger Mills29 min
Jun 30, 1:29 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNTillman31 min
Jun 30, 1:36 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNComanche, Cotton, Tillman39 min
Jun 30, 1:54 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNCaddo, Washita36 min
Jun 30, 2:04 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCaddo, Comanche, Cotton, Kiowa, Tillman26 min
Jun 30, 2:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNWashita53 min
Jun 30, 2:52 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCaddo, Canadian, Comanche, Grady, McClain, Stephens53 min
Jun 30, 3:28 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNBlaine, Caddo, Canadian, Kingfisher47 min
Jun 30, 3:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCaddo, Canadian, Cleveland, Garvin, Grady, McClain and 1 more50 min
Jun 30, 3:51 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNMajor24 min
Jun 30, 4:00 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNKingfisher, Logan45 min
Jun 30, 4:07 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNDewey27 min
Jun 30, 4:10 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNAlfalfa, Blaine, Major, Woods50 min
Jun 30, 4:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCleveland, Garvin, Lincoln, Logan, McClain, Oklahoma and 2 more48 min
Jun 30, 4:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarfield, Grant, Kingfisher, Noble50 min
Jun 30, 4:52 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNStephens23 min
Jun 30, 4:54 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNAlfalfa, Major, Woods66 min
Jun 30, 5:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCarter, Cleveland, Garvin, McClain, Murray, Pottawatomie and 1 more46 min
Jun 30, 5:17 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNLincoln, Noble, Payne43 min
Jun 30, 5:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGrant50 min
Jun 30, 5:46 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNKay29 min
Jun 30, 6:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNKay51 min
Jun 30, 6:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNSeminole30 min
Jun 30, 12:10 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNBaylor35 min
Jun 30, 12:46 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNBaylor, Wilbarger29 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.