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Tornado Warning 31, NWS Tulsa, OK
NWS Tulsa, OK issued this tornado warning at Nov 30, 2018, 9:59 PM CST for Adair County, Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was in force for 46 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
- Nov 30, 2018, 9:59 PM CST (03:59 UTC)
- Expired
- Nov 30, 2018, 10:45 PM CST
- In force
- 46 min
- Issued by
- NWS Tulsa, OK
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Damage threat
- Considerable
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Adair County, OK, Cherokee County, OK
The radar
The Tulsa radar (KINX), 78 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:02 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 5:23 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 4.0 hours before the alert went out and 130 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
- 202 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -93 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 687 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 57 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 241 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 266 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 1.6
The text
As transmitted.
341
WFUS54 KTSA 010359
TORTSA
OKC001-021-010445-
/O.NEW.KTSA.TO.W.0031.181201T0359Z-181201T0445Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
959 PM CST FRI NOV 30 2018
The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Adair County in northeastern Oklahoma...
Southeastern Cherokee County in east central Oklahoma...
* Until 1045 PM CST.
* At 958 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located over Cherokee Landing State Park, moving northeast at
45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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 in or near the path include...
Eldon... Proctor...
Christie... Cherokee Landing State Park...
Ballard...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 3608 9455 3605 9454 3568 9485 3576 9502
3616 9480 3616 9474
TIME...MOT...LOC 0358Z 207DEG 41KT 3578 9490
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN
$$5 follow-up statements
075
WWUS54 KTSA 010403
SVSTSA
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1003 PM CST FRI NOV 30 2018
OKC001-021-010445-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-181201T0445Z/
Adair OK-Cherokee OK-
1003 PM CST FRI NOV 30 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
ADAIR AND SOUTHEASTERN CHEROKEE COUNTIES...
At 1003 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 4 miles northeast of Cherokee Landing State Park, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations in or near the path include...
Eldon... Proctor...
Christie... Cherokee Landing State Park...
Ballard...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3608 9455 3605 9454 3571 9485 3577 9500
3616 9480 3616 9474
TIME...MOT...LOC 0403Z 209DEG 37KT 3582 9487
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN
$$653
WWUS54 KTSA 010410
SVSTSA
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1010 PM CST FRI NOV 30 2018
OKC001-021-010445-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-181201T0445Z/
Adair OK-Cherokee OK-
1010 PM CST FRI NOV 30 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
ADAIR AND EAST CENTRAL CHEROKEE COUNTIES...
At 1010 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 3 miles south of Eldon, moving northeast at 45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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 in or near the path include...
Eldon... Proctor...
Christie... Ballard...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 3608 9455 3605 9454 3578 9478 3585 9495
3616 9480 3616 9474
TIME...MOT...LOC 0410Z 209DEG 38KT 3588 9482
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN
$$501
WWUS54 KTSA 010417
SVSTSA
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1017 PM CST FRI NOV 30 2018
OKC001-021-010445-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-181201T0445Z/
Adair OK-Cherokee OK-
1017 PM CST FRI NOV 30 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
ADAIR AND EAST CENTRAL CHEROKEE COUNTIES...
At 1017 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Proctor, moving northeast at 45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations in or near the path include...
Eldon... Proctor...
Christie... Ballard...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3608 9455 3605 9454 3578 9478 3585 9495
3616 9480 3616 9474
TIME...MOT...LOC 0417Z 206DEG 38KT 3595 9478
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN
$$588
WWUS54 KTSA 010425
SVSTSA
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1025 PM CST FRI NOV 30 2018
OKC021-010434-
/O.CAN.KTSA.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-181201T0445Z/
Cherokee OK-
1025 PM CST FRI NOV 30 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL CHEROKEE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area therefore the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CST for northeastern
and east central Oklahoma. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect
until 200 AM CST for northwestern Arkansas.
LAT...LON 3608 9455 3605 9454 3593 9473 3598 9480
3606 9480 3613 9479 3616 9474
TIME...MOT...LOC 0424Z 206DEG 40KT 3601 9473
$$
OKC001-010445-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-181201T0445Z/
Adair OK-
1025 PM CST FRI NOV 30 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
ADAIR COUNTY...
At 1024 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 4 miles northeast of Proctor, moving northeast at 45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations in or near the path include...
Proctor... Christie...
Ballard...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3608 9455 3605 9454 3593 9473 3598 9480
3606 9480 3613 9479 3616 9474
TIME...MOT...LOC 0424Z 206DEG 40KT 3601 9473
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN
$$770
WWUS54 KTSA 010430
SVSTSA
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1030 PM CST FRI NOV 30 2018
OKC001-010445-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-181201T0445Z/
Adair OK-
1030 PM CST FRI NOV 30 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN ADAIR COUNTY...
At 1030 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 7 miles east of Scraper, moving northeast at 45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Adair County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 3610 9461 3605 9463 3602 9471 3602 9478
3606 9480 3613 9479 3616 9474
TIME...MOT...LOC 0430Z 205DEG 41KT 3608 9472
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Tulsa, OK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 6:20 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Adair, Delaware | 35 min |
| Nov 30, 8:02 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Pittsburg | 28 min |
| Nov 30, 8:03 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Choctaw | 27 min |
| Nov 30, 8:14 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Creek | 61 min |
| Nov 30, 8:30 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Haskell, Latimer, McIntosh, Muskogee, Pittsburg | 60 min |
| Nov 30, 8:32 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Creek, Osage, Pawnee, Tulsa | 58 min |
| Nov 30, 8:41 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TSA | Haskell, Muskogee, Pittsburg | 49 min |
| Nov 30, 8:48 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Osage | 57 min |
| Nov 30, 9:07 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Osage, Pawnee, Washington | 53 min |
| Nov 30, 9:12 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Creek, Muskogee, Nowata, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Osage and 4 more | 63 min |
| Nov 30, 9:19 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Haskell, Muskogee, Sequoyah | 41 min |
| Nov 30, 9:26 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Haskell, Muskogee, Sequoyah | 49 min |
| Nov 30, 9:39 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TSA | Nowata, Rogers, Tulsa, Washington | 25 min |
| Nov 30, 9:49 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Choctaw, Latimer, Pittsburg, Pushmataha | 56 min |
| Nov 30, 10:01 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Craig, Nowata, Washington | 44 min |
| Nov 30, 10:08 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TSA | Latimer, Pushmataha | 23 min |
| Nov 30, 10:12 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Craig, Mayes, Nowata, Rogers, Wagoner | 63 min |
| Nov 30, 10:14 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Cherokee, Haskell, McIntosh, Muskogee, Pittsburg, Sequoyah and 1 more | 46 min |
| Nov 30, 10:18 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Haskell, Latimer, LeFlore, Pushmataha, Sequoyah | 57 min |
| Nov 30, 10:29 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TSA | Adair, Delaware | 20 min |
| Nov 30, 10:39 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Delaware, Haskell, Sequoyah | 53 min |
| Nov 30, 10:50 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | LeFlore, Sequoyah | 55 min |
| Nov 30, 10:52 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Cherokee, Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Ottawa, Wagoner | 53 min |
| Nov 30, 11:09 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TSA | Sequoyah | 21 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.