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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 849, NWS Norman, OK

August 30, 2019Alfalfa County, Grant County, Woods County, Oklahoma

NWS Norman, OK issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Aug 30, 2019, 12:35 AM CDT for Alfalfa County, Grant County, Woods County, Oklahoma. It was in force for 40 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
Aug 30, 2019, 12:35 AM CDT (05:35 UTC)
Expired
Aug 30, 2019, 1:15 AM CDT
In force
40 min
Issued by
NWS Norman, OK
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
0.88 in
Wind
70.0 mph

Counties Alfalfa County, OK, Grant County, OK, Woods County, OK

The radar

The Vance AFB radar (KVNX), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:38 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Norman, OK (KOUN), launched 00:00Z, 5.6 hours before the alert went out and 191 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 00:00Z on 2019-08-30Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 3759 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 00:00Z on 2019-08-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 18 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
3759 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-8 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1242 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
18 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
18 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
157 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 Aug 29, 11:00 PM CDT, 1 hour 35 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 29, 11:00 PM CDT, 1 hour 35 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Norman OK
1100 PM CDT Thu Aug 29 2019

.DISCUSSION...
The 06Z aviation discussion follows....

&&

.AVIATION...
A convective system over Kansas is expected to affect much of
northern, central, and eastern Oklahoma overnight into Friday
morning. Variable wind directions and speeds and occasional
thunderstorms are expected as the system moves southeast across
the area, then gradually dissipates during the morning on Friday.
New thunderstorm development is then expected to occur over
northwest Oklahoma Friday afternoon, spreading across most of the
rest of Oklahoma and possibly into north Texas by late evening and
overnight.

CmS
&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 622 PM CDT Thu Aug 29 2019/

DISCUSSION...
The 00Z aviation discussion follows...

AVIATION...
Scattered TSRA in far southwest Oklahoma and adjacent parts of
Texas should dissipate by 03Z. There is a possibility that a storm
could affect KSPS, but the probability doesn't warrant a TEMPO
line. Additional storms are already forming over Kansas, and may
affect northern Oklahoma between 06 and 12Z, but are more likely
to move into the eastern half of Oklahoma after 08Z (affecting
KPNC as early as 09Z, and KOKC/KOUN a few hours later). After
those storms diminish in the afternoon, still more TSRA
development is expected around 21Z in northwest Oklahoma. Those
storms will likely affect much of the northern half of Oklahoma
during the late afternoon and evening.

CmS

PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 228 PM CDT Thu Aug 29 2019/

DISCUSSION...
Models show a thunderstorm complex developing in Kansas this evening
and moving southward into portions of northern OK overnight into
early Friday morning. The storm development is aided by a
disturbance moving through the flow. There is some uncertainty as to
how far west storms will develop and/or move with some models
keeping most of the activity east of the fa where as some of the
models would say the complex would affect at least portions of the
fa. Current thoughts are that some storms will affect the fa with
the most likely area being along and east of I-35. The thunderstorm
complex could continue to propagate southward across portions of the
fa into tomorrow afternoon. Some storms could be strong to severe in
the area with this complex with strong wind gusts the primary
concern. Locally heavy rain that could lead to flooding will also be
a concern. With this in mind, will issue a Flood Watch for portions
of the fa from 09Z-18Z Friday.

Another round of storms will be possible again Friday night into
Saturday with potentially another storm complex moving from
western/southern KS into parts of the fa. What happens Friday night
into Saturday morning could depend on what occurs with the complex
tonight into tomorrow and how much recovery is able to occur. Some
strong to severe storms could be possible again Friday night with
strong wind gusts the primary concern. Locally heavy rain that could
lead to flooding will also continue to be a concern. With additional
heavy rain possible, the Flood Watch may need to be extended in time
and/or area but only go through 18Z Friday for now due to
uncertainties of effects from the overnight and during the day
Friday's activity.

Models show the upper ridge will influence the region Sunday through
next week leading to dry and warmer conditions. Temperatures for the
middle into later portions of next week are expected to be at or
above average for early September.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Oklahoma City OK  73  89  70  86 /  10  60  30  30
Hobart OK         73  94  71  93 /  40  20  20  20
Wichita Falls TX  74  93  72  94 /  40  20  10  20
Gage OK           71  94  68  90 /  10  30  40  20
Ponca City OK     71  85  69  82 /  70  70  50  50
Durant OK         72  91  71  90 /  20  40  10  30

&&

.OUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OK...Flood Watch from 4 AM CDT Friday through Friday afternoon for
     OKZ007-008-012-013-019-020-026.

TX...None.
&&

23/08/23
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 29, 12:09 PM CDT, 12 hours 26 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Norman OK
1209 PM CDT Thu Aug 29 2019

OKZ004>048-050>052-TXZ083>090-301715-
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-
1209 PM CDT Thu Aug 29 2019

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

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

.Thunderstorms...
A few isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon, mainly
in parts of southeast and south central Oklahoma. Severe storms
are not expected but small hail, gusty winds, and heavy downpours
are possible with the strongest storms.

Late tonight into early Friday, an area of thunderstorms that
develop in Kansas is expected to move south into portions of
northern Oklahoma, with the highest chances in north central
Oklahoma. Some of these storms could be strong to severe with
strong wind gusts and hail possible. Locally heavy rain that could
lead to flooding will also be a concern.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday...

.Thunderstorms...
The area of thunderstorms is expected to continue to move
south through at least Friday morning and could continue into the
afternoon hours impacting portions of central and southern
Oklahoma. The highest chances will remain along and east of I-35.
Some of these storms could be strong to severe with strong wind
gusts and hail. Locally heavy rain that could lead to flooding
will also be a concern.

Additional thunderstorms will be possible late Friday through
Saturday night. Some strong to severe storms are possible with
damaging wind gusts and hail. Locally heavy rainfall that could
lead to flooding will also continue to be a concern.

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In the hours before

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Local storm report, Aug 29, 11:59 PM CDT, 36 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORMAN OK
1159 PM CDT THU AUG 29 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1148 PM     TSTM WND GST     16 ENE FREEDOM          36.85N 98.85W
08/29/2019  M56.00 MPH       WOODS              OK   MESONET

&&

BTHOREN
Special weather statement, Aug 30, 12:29 AM CDT, 6 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Norman OK
1229 AM CDT Fri Aug 30 2019

OKZ005>007-300615-
Alfalfa OK-Woods OK-Grant OK-
1229 AM CDT Fri Aug 30 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR Alfalfa...northeastern Woods and
northwestern Grant Counties Until 115 AM CDT...

AT 1224 AM CDT, strong thunderstorms were along a line extending from
3 miles north of Hazelton to 3 miles west of Burlington to 13 miles
northwest of Alva, moving southeast at 40 MPH.

HAZARDS INCLUDE...
Hail up to the size of nickels...
Wind gusts to 70 MPH...

Locations impacted include...
Alva, Cherokee, Jet, Burlington, Dacoma, Manchester, Amorita, Byron,
Lambert, Ingersoll, Great Salt Plains Lake, Driftwood, Capron and
Hopeton.

LAT...LON 3700 9791 3659 9816 3664 9871 3699 9904
TIME...MOT...LOC 0524Z 318DEG 33KT 3714 9842 3688 9848 3689 9888

WR

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 29, 11:48 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNAlfalfa, Woods42 min
Aug 30, 12:29 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNAlfalfa46 min
Aug 30, 12:35 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNAlfalfa, Grant, Woods40 min
Aug 30, 1:17 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNAlfalfa, Garfield, Grant5 min
Aug 30, 1:20 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNKay40 min
Aug 30, 1:24 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNAlfalfa36 min
Aug 30, 1:49 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNGarfield41 min
Aug 30, 2:07 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNKay23 min
Aug 30, 2:18 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNKay27 min
Aug 30, 2:19 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNKay, Noble41 min
Aug 30, 3:09 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNNoble51 min
Aug 30, 3:46 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNKay, Noble, Payne3 hr
Aug 30, 4:00 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNLincoln, Payne30 min
Aug 30, 4:08 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNBlaine37 min
Aug 30, 4:55 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNOkfuskee50 min
Aug 30, 5:20 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNBlaine, Dewey40 min
Aug 30, 5:48 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNCleveland, Pottawatomie27 min
Aug 30, 5:50 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNCuster, Kiowa, Washita3 hr
Aug 30, 5:56 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNCleveland, Lincoln, Oklahoma, Pottawatomie, Seminole3 hr
Aug 30, 6:12 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNAlfalfa, Garfield, Grant, Major, Woods3 hr
Aug 30, 6:26 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNBlaine, Caddo, Custer, Dewey49 min
Aug 30, 6:30 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNMajor, Woodward30 min
Aug 30, 6:52 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningOUNWashita3 hr
Aug 30, 7:13 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNHughes, Pottawatomie, Seminole3 hr
Aug 30, 7:16 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNBlaine, Custer, Dewey, Major, Woodward3 hr
Aug 30, 7:23 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNDewey39 min
Aug 30, 7:25 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNLincoln, Logan, Noble, Payne3 hr
Aug 30, 7:39 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningOUNLincoln, Logan, Noble, Payne3 hr
Aug 30, 7:47 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNBeckham, Roger Mills43 min
Aug 30, 8:00 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNJefferson3 hr
Aug 30, 8:17 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNCuster28 min
Aug 30, 8:22 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningOUNBlaine, Caddo, Custer, Dewey, Washita3 hr
Aug 30, 8:30 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNLincoln30 min
Aug 30, 8:32 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNBeckham, Roger Mills3 hr
Aug 30, 8:35 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNBeckham25 min
Aug 30, 8:37 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNCleveland23 min
Aug 30, 8:39 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNWashita36 min
Aug 30, 8:42 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNLincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pottawatomie3 hr
Aug 30, 8:53 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNKiowa, Washita52 min
Aug 30, 8:59 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNCleveland31 min
Aug 30, 9:08 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNBeckham37 min
Aug 30, 9:11 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNKiowa34 min
Aug 30, 9:12 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNCleveland, Oklahoma3 hr
Aug 30, 9:16 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningOUNCaddo, Kiowa, Washita3 hr
Aug 30, 9:24 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNHarmon, Jackson36 min
Aug 30, 9:32 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNCleveland, McClain, Pottawatomie28 min
Aug 30, 9:42 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNBeckham48 min
Aug 30, 9:44 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNGrady, McClain3 hr
Aug 30, 9:48 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNMcClain, Pottawatomie27 min
Aug 30, 9:51 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningOUNCleveland, Pottawatomie3 hr
Aug 30, 10:00 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNGarvin, McClain, Murray, Pontotoc3 hr
Aug 30, 10:13 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNGarvin, McClain, Pottawatomie32 min
Aug 30, 10:33 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNGarvin, Grady, McClain, Stephens3 hr
Aug 30, 10:40 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNComanche3 hr
Aug 30, 10:42 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNCotton, Stephens33 min
Aug 30, 10:47 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningOUNLincoln, Logan, Noble, Payne4 hr
Aug 30, 11:12 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNCarter, Johnston, Love, Marshall, Murray3 hr
Aug 30, 11:14 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNCotton, Stephens31 min
Aug 30, 11:16 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningOUNBlaine, Caddo, Custer, Dewey, Washita4 hr
Aug 30, 11:22 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNLove23 min
Aug 30, 11:24 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNWashita36 min
Aug 30, 11:25 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNJefferson3 hr
Aug 30, 11:40 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNJefferson50 min
Aug 30, 11:48 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningOUNJefferson3 hr
Aug 30, 11:55 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNComanche, Cotton, Jackson, Stephens, Tillman65 min
Aug 30, 11:56 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNBeckham, Roger Mills, Washita3 hr
Aug 30, 11:58 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNBeckham62 min
Aug 30, 12:10 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningOUNCaddo, Kiowa, Washita4 hr
Aug 30, 12:15 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNBryan, Johnston, Marshall3 hr
Aug 30, 12:33 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNBeckham27 min
Aug 30, 2:19 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningOUNPottawatomie, Seminole19 hr
Aug 29, 7:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNWilbarger30 min
Aug 30, 12:12 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNArcher33 min
Aug 30, 12:34 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNBaylor26 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.