Alert archive / Oklahoma / Tornado Warnings in 2019
Tornado Warning 71, NWS Norman, OK
NWS Norman, OK issued this tornado warning at May 21, 2019, 7:24 AM CDT for Atoka County, Coal County, Oklahoma. It was in force for 24 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 21, 2019, 7:24 AM CDT (12:24 UTC)
- Expired
- May 21, 2019, 7:48 AM CDT
- In force
- 24 min
- Issued by
- NWS Norman, OK
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Atoka County, OK, Coal County, OK
The radar
The Norman radar (KTLX), 140 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Norman, OK (KOUN), launched 12:00Z, 0.4 hours before the alert went out and 142 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
- 742 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 66 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -157 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -324 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
170
WFUS54 KOUN 211224
TOROUN
OKC005-029-211315-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0071.190521T1224Z-190521T1315Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
724 AM CDT Tue May 21 2019
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Coal County in southeastern Oklahoma...
North central Atoka County in southeastern Oklahoma...
* Until 815 AM CDT.
* At 723 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Coalgate, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters reported funnel cloud.
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...
Atoka, Coalgate, Stringtown, Lehigh, Wardville, Phillips, Atoka
Reservoir and Chockie.
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 3436 9617 3453 9633 3476 9609 3468 9609
3468 9589 3460 9588 3459 9583
TIME...MOT...LOC 1223Z 212DEG 35KT 3451 9623
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
Ware2 follow-up statements
176
WWUS54 KOUN 211232
SVSOUN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
732 AM CDT Tue May 21 2019
OKC005-029-211315-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0071.000000T0000Z-190521T1315Z/
Coal OK-Atoka OK-
732 AM CDT Tue May 21 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 AM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL COAL AND NORTH CENTRAL ATOKA COUNTIES...
At 732 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles northeast of Coalgate, moving northeast at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Stringtown, Wardville, Atoka Reservoir and Chockie.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter, safe room, or an interior
room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you
are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3441 9609 3465 9621 3476 9609 3468 9609
3468 9589 3460 9588 3459 9583
TIME...MOT...LOC 1232Z 212DEG 35KT 3459 9617
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
Ware850
WWUS54 KOUN 211248
SVSOUN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
748 AM CDT Tue May 21 2019
OKC005-029-211258-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0071.000000T0000Z-190521T1315Z/
Coal OK-Atoka OK-
748 AM CDT Tue May 21 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL COAL AND NORTH CENTRAL ATOKA
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 3441 9609 3465 9621 3476 9609 3468 9609
3468 9589 3460 9588 3459 9583
TIME...MOT...LOC 1246Z 212DEG 35KT 3473 9607
$$
WareThe office that day
Everything else NWS Norman, OK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 7:04 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Beckham, Harmon | 41 min |
| May 20, 7:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Blaine, Caddo, Canadian | 38 min |
| May 20, 7:15 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OUN | Custer, Kiowa, Washita | 3 hr |
| May 20, 7:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Noble, Payne | 26 min |
| May 20, 7:23 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OUN | Blaine, Caddo, Canadian, Custer, Kingfisher, Logan and 1 more | 3 hr |
| May 20, 7:35 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Canadian | 25 min |
| May 20, 7:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Canadian, Kingfisher | 50 min |
| May 20, 7:44 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | OUN | Alfalfa, Blaine, Custer, Dewey, Garfield, Grant and 2 more | 6 hr |
| May 20, 7:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Caddo, Canadian | 45 min |
| May 20, 7:53 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OUN | Blaine, Caddo, Canadian, Custer, Grady, Kingfisher and 1 more | 3 hr |
| May 20, 7:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Payne | 21 min |
| May 20, 8:02 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Payne | 28 min |
| May 20, 8:10 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Logan | 35 min |
| May 20, 8:11 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Kingfisher, Logan | 38 min |
| May 20, 8:18 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Oklahoma | 27 min |
| May 20, 8:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Logan, Oklahoma | 51 min |
| May 20, 8:31 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OUN | Canadian, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Payne | 4 hr |
| May 20, 8:48 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | OUN | Garfield, Grant, Kay, Noble | 5 hr |
| May 20, 8:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Payne | 27 min |
| May 20, 8:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Lincoln, Payne | 40 min |
| May 20, 9:02 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OUN | Canadian, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Payne | 4 hr |
| May 20, 9:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Cotton, Tillman | 48 min |
| May 20, 9:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Caddo, Canadian, Comanche | 32 min |
| May 20, 9:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Caddo, Canadian, Grady, Kingfisher | 42 min |
| May 20, 9:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Tillman | 51 min |
| May 20, 10:06 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OUN | Garfield, Logan, Noble, Payne | 114 min |
| May 20, 10:14 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | OUN | Custer, Kiowa, Washita | 9 hr |
| May 20, 10:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Comanche, Cotton, Tillman | 38 min |
| May 20, 10:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Canadian | 26 min |
| May 20, 10:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Caddo, Canadian, Grady | 45 min |
| May 20, 10:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Caddo, Comanche, Cotton, Garvin, Grady, McClain and 1 more | 52 min |
| May 20, 10:58 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OUN | Canadian | 10 hr |
| May 20, 10:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Greer | 31 min |
| May 20, 11:18 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OUN | Cleveland, Oklahoma | 3 hr |
| May 20, 11:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Tillman | 49 min |
| May 20, 11:29 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Cleveland, McClain, Oklahoma | 31 min |
| May 20, 11:30 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OUN | Cleveland, Oklahoma | 4 hr |
| May 20, 11:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Cleveland, Grady, McClain, Oklahoma, Pottawatomie | 37 min |
| May 21, 12:07 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | OUN | Garfield, Logan, Noble, Payne | 9 hr |
| May 21, 1:00 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OUN | Canadian, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Payne | 4 hr |
| May 21, 1:03 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Tillman | 42 min |
| May 21, 1:22 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OUN | Caddo | 4 hr |
| May 21, 1:43 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Comanche, Cotton, Jefferson, Stephens, Tillman | 47 min |
| May 21, 1:55 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | OUN | Garfield, Grant, Kay, Noble | 6 hr |
| May 21, 2:27 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Grady, Jefferson, Stephens | 48 min |
| May 21, 2:31 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Logan | 29 min |
| May 21, 3:09 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Cleveland, McClain | 36 min |
| May 21, 3:17 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OUN | Noble, Payne | 4 hr |
| May 21, 3:25 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | OUN | Cleveland, Oklahoma | 5 hr |
| May 21, 3:47 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Cleveland, McClain | 43 min |
| May 21, 4:08 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Cleveland | 14 min |
| May 21, 4:24 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Cleveland, Lincoln, Oklahoma, Pottawatomie | 51 min |
| May 21, 4:26 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Cleveland, Oklahoma, Pottawatomie | 34 min |
| May 21, 4:45 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OUN | Hughes, Lincoln, Pottawatomie, Seminole | 45 min |
| May 21, 4:52 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Lincoln | 23 min |
| May 21, 4:54 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OUN | Lincoln | 3 hr |
| May 21, 5:00 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | OUN | Canadian, Logan, Oklahoma | 3 hr |
| May 21, 5:37 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Pontotoc | 23 min |
| May 21, 5:41 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | OUN | Caddo, Canadian, Kingfisher | 3 hr |
| May 21, 5:58 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Marshall | 32 min |
| May 21, 6:15 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Atoka, Bryan, Johnston, Love, Marshall | 30 min |
| May 21, 6:22 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Hughes | 53 min |
| May 21, 6:34 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | OUN | Cleveland, Pottawatomie | 6 hr |
| May 21, 6:38 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Atoka, Bryan, Johnston, Marshall | 37 min |
| May 21, 6:46 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Bryan | 29 min |
| May 21, 6:52 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Coal, Hughes | 45 min |
| May 21, 6:54 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Atoka, Coal, Johnston | 36 min |
| May 21, 7:05 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Atoka, Bryan | 40 min |
| May 21, 7:39 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | OUN | Atoka | 27 min |
| May 21, 7:50 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | OUN | Garfield, Grant, Kay, Noble, Payne | 6 hr |
| May 21, 7:56 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | OUN | Blaine, Caddo, Canadian, Grady, Kingfisher, Logan and 1 more | 6 hr |
| May 21, 8:10 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | OUN | Lincoln | 4 hr |
| May 21, 9:40 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | OUN | Oklahoma | 48 hr |
| May 21, 9:50 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | OUN | Custer, Washita | 40 hr |
| May 21, 10:43 AM CDT | Wind Advisory | OUN | Beckham, Blaine, Caddo, Comanche, Cotton, Custer and 13 more | 8 hr |
| May 21, 11:45 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | OUN | Canadian, Cleveland, Oklahoma | 3 hr |
| May 21, 11:59 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | OUN | Lincoln | 9 hr |
| May 21, 1:29 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | OUN | Canadian, Garfield, Grant, Kay, Kingfisher, Logan and 3 more | 12 hr |
| May 21, 3:19 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Woods | 26 min |
| May 21, 3:39 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OUN | Alfalfa, Woods | 51 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.