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Tornado Warning 71, NWS Tulsa, OK

May 22, 2019Rogers County, Tulsa County, Washington County, Oklahoma

NWS Tulsa, OK issued this tornado warning at May 22, 2019, 6:01 PM CDT for Rogers County, Tulsa County, Washington County, Oklahoma. It was in force for 44 min. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
May 22, 2019, 6:01 PM CDT (23:01 UTC)
Expired
May 22, 2019, 6:45 PM CDT
In force
44 min
Issued by
NWS Tulsa, OK
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Rogers County, OK, Tulsa County, OK, Washington County, OK

The radar

The Tulsa radar (KINX), 43 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
May 22, 6:09 PM CDTTORNADO3 E Sperry, OKBRIEF TOUCHDOWN
May 22, 6:13 PM CDTHAIL 2.53 W Vera, OK

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
May 22, 3:32 PM CDTTornado Watch PDSSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 12:00Z, 11.0 hours before the alert went out and 187 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, Springfield, MO at 12:00Z on 2019-05-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Springfield, MO at 12:00Z on 2019-05-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 405 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2696 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
75 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
405 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
381 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

755 
WFUS54 KTSA 222301
TORTSA
OKC131-143-147-222345-
/O.NEW.KTSA.TO.W.0071.190522T2301Z-190522T2345Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
601 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Rogers County in northeastern Oklahoma...
  Southern Washington County in northeastern Oklahoma...
  Northeastern Tulsa County in northeastern Oklahoma...

* Until 645 PM CDT.
    
* At 601 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Sperry, 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 in or near the path include...
  Tulsa...                          Owasso...
  Skiatook...                       Collinsville...
  Sperry...                         Oologah...
  Ramona...                         Talala...
  Vera...                           Turley...

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 3663 9581 3660 9581 3660 9573 3654 9559
      3618 9596 3620 9600 3643 9600 3664 9583
TIME...MOT...LOC 2301Z 218DEG 33KT 3629 9600 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$
3 follow-up statements
235 
WWUS54 KTSA 222314
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
614 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

OKC131-143-147-222345-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0071.000000T0000Z-190522T2345Z/
Rogers OK-Washington OK-Tulsa OK-
614 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN ROGERS...SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTHEASTERN TULSA
COUNTIES...
    
At 614 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 3 miles northwest of Owasso, moving northeast at 25 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
Owasso...                         Skiatook...
Collinsville...                   Sperry...
Oologah...                        Talala...
Vera...                           Turley...

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 3660 9573 3654 9559 3627 9587 3625 9596
      3637 9598 3649 9587 3660 9579
TIME...MOT...LOC 2314Z 227DEG 21KT 3632 9589 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN

$$
498 
WWUS54 KTSA 222325
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
625 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

OKC131-143-147-222345-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0071.000000T0000Z-190522T2345Z/
Rogers OK-Washington OK-Tulsa OK-
625 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN ROGERS...SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTHEASTERN TULSA
COUNTIES...
    
At 625 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Collinsville, moving northeast at 25 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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...
Skiatook...                       Collinsville...
Oologah...                        Talala...
Vera...                           

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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 3660 9573 3654 9559 3634 9581 3634 9587
      3638 9593 3649 9587 3660 9579
TIME...MOT...LOC 2325Z 209DEG 23KT 3638 9586 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN

$$
460 
WWUS54 KTSA 222328 CCA
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
628 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

OKC131-143-147-222345-
/O.COR.KTSA.TO.W.0071.000000T0000Z-190522T2345Z/
Rogers OK-Washington OK-Tulsa OK-
628 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN ROGERS...SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTHEASTERN TULSA
COUNTIES...
    
At 628 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Collinsville, moving northeast at 25 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...
Skiatook...                       Collinsville...
Oologah...                        Talala...
Vera...                           

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 3660 9573 3654 9559 3634 9581 3634 9587
      3638 9593 3649 9587 3660 9579
TIME...MOT...LOC 2325Z 209DEG 23KT 3638 9586 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 21, 9:42 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningTSAKay, Osage39 hr
May 22, 3:07 AM CDTFlash Flood WatchTSACraig, Creek, Delaware, Mayes, Nowata, Okmulgee and 6 more28 hr
May 22, 4:36 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningTSATulsa21 days
May 22, 8:39 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningTSAHaskell, LeFlore, Muskogee, Sequoyah5 days
May 22, 12:14 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningTSAMayes3 days
May 22, 12:21 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningTSAMayes, Wagoner48 hr
May 22, 2:35 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningTSARogers, Wagoner11 days
May 22, 4:05 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTSAOkfuskee55 min
May 22, 4:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTSACreek, Okfuskee, Okmulgee62 min
May 22, 4:29 PM CDTTornado WarningTSAOkfuskee, Okmulgee46 min
May 22, 4:42 PM CDTTornado WarningTSAOkfuskee48 min
May 22, 4:53 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedTSACreek, Okfuskee, Okmulgee52 min
May 22, 5:02 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningTSAOkfuskee, Okmulgee4 hr
May 22, 5:11 PM CDTTornado WarningTSAOkfuskee, Okmulgee49 min
May 22, 5:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTSATulsa28 min
May 22, 5:19 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTSARogers26 min
May 22, 5:24 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTSACreek, Osage, Tulsa36 min
May 22, 5:31 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTSACraig, Nowata, Rogers, Washington44 min
May 22, 5:35 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTSACreek, Osage, Pawnee, Tulsa40 min
May 22, 5:36 PM CDTTornado WarningTSACreek, Pawnee, Tulsa23 min
May 22, 5:39 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedConsiderable damage threatTSAOkfuskee, Okmulgee51 min
May 22, 5:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTSANowata, Osage, Rogers, Tulsa, Washington47 min
May 22, 5:55 PM CDTTornado WarningTSANowata, Rogers50 min
May 22, 6:02 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningTSAOsage, Rogers, Tulsa, Washington9 hr
May 22, 6:05 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedTSAMuskogee, Okmulgee, Wagoner40 min
May 22, 6:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTSACreek, Okmulgee, Tulsa, Wagoner36 min
May 22, 6:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTSACraig, Nowata, Osage, Ottawa, Rogers, Tulsa and 1 more63 min
May 22, 6:14 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningTSACraig, Nowata, Rogers9 hr
May 22, 6:32 PM CDTTornado WarningTSACraig, Ottawa43 min
May 22, 6:35 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTSACreek, Tulsa115 min
May 22, 6:38 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningTSACraig, Nowata, Washington9 hr
May 22, 6:45 PM CDTTornado WarningTSACherokee, Mayes, Wagoner21 min
May 22, 6:47 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTSACreek, Osage, Rogers, Tulsa, Wagoner43 min
May 22, 6:48 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTSAOsage, Washington27 min
May 22, 6:54 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTSAOsage, Pawnee20 min
May 22, 6:58 PM CDTTornado WarningTSACraig, Ottawa47 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.