Alert archive / Oklahoma / Tornado Warnings in 2020
Tornado Warning 1, NWS Tulsa, OK
NWS Tulsa, OK issued this tornado warning at Jan 10, 2020, 11:34 AM CST for 4 counties in Oklahoma. It was in force for 41 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
- Jan 10, 2020, 11:34 AM CST (17:34 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 10, 2020, 12:15 PM CST
- In force
- 41 min
- Issued by
- NWS Tulsa, OK
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Cherokee County, OK, Delaware County, OK, Mayes County, OK, Wagoner County, OK
The radar
The Tulsa radar (KINX), 39 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 10:42 AM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 10 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 12:00Z, 5.6 hours before the alert went out and 153 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
- 619 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -10 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 540 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 52 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 176 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 178 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 2.0
The text
As transmitted.
737
WFUS54 KTSA 101734
TORTSA
OKC021-041-097-145-101815-
/O.NEW.KTSA.TO.W.0001.200110T1734Z-200110T1815Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1134 AM CST Fri Jan 10 2020
The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Delaware County in northeastern Oklahoma...
Southeastern Mayes County in northeastern Oklahoma...
East central Wagoner County in northeastern Oklahoma...
Northwestern Cherokee County in east central Oklahoma...
* Until 1215 PM CST.
* At 1134 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm with strong low level
rotation that could produce a tornado at any time was located 6
miles north of Sequoyah State Park, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Wagoner... Locust Grove...
Salina... Hulbert...
Leach... Peggs...
Rose... Sportsmen Acres Community...
Sequoyah State Park... Lost City...
Murphy... Snowdale State Park...
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 3586 9516 3592 9537 3638 9526 3629 9482
TIME...MOT...LOC 1734Z 202DEG 26KT 3598 9524
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$4 follow-up statements
344
WWUS54 KTSA 101741
SVSTSA
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1141 AM CST Fri Jan 10 2020
OKC021-041-097-145-101815-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200110T1815Z/
Delaware OK-Mayes OK-Wagoner OK-Cherokee OK-
1141 AM CST Fri Jan 10 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN DELAWARE...SOUTHEASTERN MAYES...EAST CENTRAL WAGONER AND
NORTHWESTERN CHEROKEE COUNTIES...
At 1141 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm with strong low level rotation
that could produce a tornado at any time was located 6 miles
northwest of Hulbert, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations in or near the path include...
Locust Grove... Salina...
Leach... Peggs...
Rose... Sportsmen Acres Community...
Lost City... Murphy...
Snowdale State Park...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3595 9516 3597 9531 3638 9526 3629 9482
TIME...MOT...LOC 1741Z 203DEG 25KT 3601 9522
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$346
WWUS54 KTSA 101749
SVSTSA
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1149 AM CST Fri Jan 10 2020
OKC145-101758-
/O.CAN.KTSA.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200110T1815Z/
Wagoner OK-
1149 AM CST Fri Jan 10 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL WAGONER COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area, and therefore the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CST for northeastern
and east central Oklahoma.
LAT...LON 3629 9482 3600 9515 3603 9523 3604 9522
3604 9521 3607 9521 3608 9522 3637 9519
TIME...MOT...LOC 1748Z 204DEG 26KT 3606 9517
$$
OKC021-041-097-101815-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200110T1815Z/
Delaware OK-Mayes OK-Cherokee OK-
1149 AM CST Fri Jan 10 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN DELAWARE...SOUTHEASTERN MAYES AND NORTHWESTERN CHEROKEE
COUNTIES...
At 1148 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles west of Peggs, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations in or near the path include...
Locust Grove... Salina...
Peggs... Rose...
Leach... Snowdale State Park...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3629 9482 3600 9515 3603 9523 3604 9522
3604 9521 3607 9521 3608 9522 3637 9519
TIME...MOT...LOC 1748Z 204DEG 26KT 3606 9517
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$547
WWUS54 KTSA 101800
SVSTSA
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1200 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020
OKC041-101809-
/O.CAN.KTSA.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200110T1815Z/
Delaware OK-
1200 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN DELAWARE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic part of the thunderstorm which prompted the warning is
no longer expected to move into the warned area, and therefore, the
Tornado Warning has been cancelled. However, a Severe Thunderstorm
Warning remains in effect, with damaging winds to 60 mph possible.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CST for northeastern
and east central Oklahoma.
LAT...LON 3627 9500 3625 9501 3617 9501 3604 9512
3608 9522 3631 9520
TIME...MOT...LOC 1759Z 201DEG 25KT 3613 9514
$$
OKC021-097-101815-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200110T1815Z/
Mayes OK-Cherokee OK-
1200 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN MAYES AND NORTHWESTERN CHEROKEE COUNTIES...
At 1159 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 3 miles northwest of Peggs, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations in or near the path include...
Locust Grove... Salina...
Peggs... Rose...
Snowdale State Park...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3627 9500 3625 9501 3617 9501 3604 9512
3608 9522 3631 9520
TIME...MOT...LOC 1759Z 201DEG 25KT 3613 9514
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$531
WWUS54 KTSA 101812
SVSTSA
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1212 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020
OKC021-097-101820-
/O.EXP.KTSA.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200110T1815Z/
Mayes OK-Cherokee OK-
1212 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN MAYES AND NORTHWESTERN
CHEROKEE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 1215 PM CST...
The storm which prompted the Tornado Warning no longer appears
capable of producing a tornado. Therefore, the Tornado Warning will
be allowed to expire. However, damaging winds to 60 mph are still
possible with this thunderstorm, and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning
remains in effect through 1245 PM.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CST for northeastern
and east central Oklahoma.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Tulsa.
LAT...LON 3627 9500 3625 9501 3617 9501 3604 9512
3608 9522 3631 9520
TIME...MOT...LOC 1810Z 202DEG 26KT 3620 9511
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Tulsa, OK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 10:42 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Creek, Okfuskee | 25 min |
| Jan 10, 10:58 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Osage, Pawnee | 47 min |
| Jan 10, 11:15 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Osage | 30 min |
| Jan 10, 11:27 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Cherokee, Delaware, Mayes, Muskogee, Wagoner | 48 min |
| Jan 10, 11:32 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Tulsa | 28 min |
| Jan 10, 11:35 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Rogers, Tulsa, Washington | 25 min |
| Jan 10, 11:39 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Ottawa | 36 min |
| Jan 10, 11:46 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Okmulgee | 44 min |
| Jan 10, 11:54 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Ottawa | 51 min |
| Jan 10, 12:09 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Nowata, Washington | 51 min |
| Jan 10, 12:38 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Muskogee, Wagoner | 37 min |
| Jan 10, 12:43 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | McIntosh, Pittsburg | 47 min |
| Jan 10, 12:54 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Cherokee, Mayes, Muskogee, Wagoner | 51 min |
| Jan 10, 1:03 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | McIntosh, Pittsburg | 42 min |
| Jan 10, 1:04 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TSA | Cherokee, Muskogee, Wagoner | 41 min |
| Jan 10, 1:11 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TSA | McIntosh, Pittsburg | 36 min |
| Jan 10, 1:14 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Craig, Nowata | 27 min |
| Jan 10, 1:22 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TSA | Craig, Nowata | 16 min |
| Jan 10, 1:31 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TSA | Cherokee, Delaware, Mayes | 44 min |
| Jan 10, 1:37 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TSA | McIntosh, Muskogee, Pittsburg | 38 min |
| Jan 10, 1:59 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Pittsburg | 46 min |
| Jan 10, 2:06 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TSA | McIntosh, Muskogee | 39 min |
| Jan 10, 2:09 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TSA | Delaware | 9 min |
| Jan 10, 2:29 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Latimer, McIntosh, Pittsburg | 46 min |
| Jan 10, 2:34 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Pittsburg | 41 min |
| Jan 10, 2:36 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Muskogee | 39 min |
| Jan 10, 2:51 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TSA | Haskell, McIntosh, Muskogee, Pittsburg | 39 min |
| Jan 10, 3:05 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Haskell, Latimer, Pittsburg | 40 min |
| Jan 10, 3:12 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Delaware | 28 min |
| Jan 10, 3:13 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | TSA | Cherokee, Haskell, Latimer, McIntosh, Muskogee, Pittsburg and 1 more | 3 hr |
| Jan 10, 3:21 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Haskell, Latimer, LeFlore, McIntosh, Muskogee, Pittsburg and 1 more | 39 min |
| Jan 10, 3:40 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TSA | Haskell, LeFlore, Sequoyah | 34 min |
| Jan 10, 3:49 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Adair | 41 min |
| Jan 10, 3:50 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Delaware, Sequoyah | 3 hr |
| Jan 10, 3:55 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Haskell, LeFlore, Sequoyah | 50 min |
| Jan 10, 3:58 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | TSA | McIntosh, Pittsburg | 3 hr |
| Jan 10, 4:02 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Choctaw, Craig, Creek, Delaware and 16 more | 23 hr |
| Jan 10, 4:24 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Adair, Sequoyah | 51 min |
| Jan 10, 4:34 PM CST | Winter Storm Watch | TSA | Pawnee, Washington | 4 hr |
| Jan 10, 4:53 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | TSA | Cherokee, Haskell, Latimer, McIntosh, Muskogee, Pittsburg and 1 more | 6 hr |
| Jan 10, 5:16 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Pittsburg | 44 min |
| Jan 10, 5:47 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Haskell, Latimer | 43 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.