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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 255, NWS Norman, OK

May 27, 2021Lincoln County, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

NWS Norman, OK issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 27, 2021, 5:00 PM CDT for Lincoln County, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was in force for 45 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 27, 2021, 5:00 PM CDT (22:00 UTC)
Expired
May 27, 2021, 5:45 PM CDT
In force
45 min
Issued by
NWS Norman, OK
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.5 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Lincoln County, OK, Oklahoma County, OK

The radar

The Norman radar (KTLX), 50 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:03 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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
May 27, 11:58 AM CDTTornado WatchSPC9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Norman, OK (KOUN), launched 12:00Z, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 67 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 12:00Z on 2021-05-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2431 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Norman, OK at 12:00Z on 2021-05-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 264 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
2431 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-121 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
765 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
43 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
264 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
360 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
1.5
Supercell composite
7.5

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The text

As transmitted.

087 
WUUS54 KOUN 272200
SVROUN
OKC081-109-272245-
/O.NEW.KOUN.SV.W.0255.210527T2200Z-210527T2245Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
500 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Central Lincoln County in central Oklahoma...
  Eastern Oklahoma County in central Oklahoma...

* Until 545 PM CDT.

* At 500 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from near Davenport to 3 miles southwest of Chandler to
  near Wellston, moving east at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
           damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect 
           wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Chandler, Stroud, Luther, Davenport, Wellston, Sparks, Warwick and
  Kendrick.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can
develop quickly from severe thunderstorms.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3554 9686 3552 9711 3568 9719 3578 9682
      3583 9662 3560 9662
TIME...MOT...LOC 2200Z 268DEG 33KT 3574 9678 3567 9692 3565 9706 

HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

JT
2 follow-up statements
632 
WWUS54 KOUN 272205
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
505 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

OKC081-109-272245-
/O.CON.KOUN.SV.W.0255.000000T0000Z-210527T2245Z/
Lincoln OK-Oklahoma OK-
505 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT
FOR CENTRAL LINCOLN AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA COUNTIES...

At 504 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Stroud to near Chandler to near Warwick, moving 
east at 40 mph. The storm located southeast of Wellston is capable 
of producing two inch hail. The storm near Stroud may produce ping 
pong size hail.

HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Chandler, Stroud, Luther, Davenport, Wellston, Sparks, Warwick and
Kendrick.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can
develop quickly from severe thunderstorms.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3554 9686 3552 9711 3568 9719 3578 9682
      3583 9662 3560 9662
TIME...MOT...LOC 2204Z 267DEG 36KT 3572 9664 3567 9685 3565 9700 

HAIL...2.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

JT
420 
WWUS54 KOUN 272226
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
526 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

OKC081-109-272245-
/O.CON.KOUN.SV.W.0255.000000T0000Z-210527T2245Z/
Lincoln OK-Oklahoma OK-
526 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT
FOR CENTRAL LINCOLN AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA COUNTIES...

At 525 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms near Sparks is moving east at 40 
mph. This storm is capable of producing two inch hail.

HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Chandler, Stroud, Luther, Davenport, Wellston, Sparks, Warwick and
Kendrick.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can
develop quickly from severe thunderstorms.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

These storms are producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a
sturdy structure and stay away from windows.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3554 9686 3552 9711 3568 9719 3578 9682
      3583 9662 3560 9662
TIME...MOT...LOC 2225Z 267DEG 33KT 3573 9641 3568 9662 3564 9678 

HAIL...2.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

JT

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 26, 7:27 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNHarper33 min
May 26, 7:45 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNHarper30 min
May 26, 8:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNHarper47 min
May 26, 8:51 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNHarper, Woods, Woodward39 min
May 26, 9:16 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNHarper, Woods, Woodward44 min
May 26, 9:56 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNAlfalfa, Ellis, Harper, Woods, Woodward49 min
May 26, 10:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNAlfalfa, Grant, Woods, Woodward49 min
May 26, 11:24 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGrant, Kay51 min
May 27, 1:37 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNBeckham23 min
May 27, 2:07 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNBeckham38 min
May 27, 3:28 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNBlaine, Custer, Dewey62 min
May 27, 4:27 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNBlaine, Garfield, Kingfisher, Logan, Major63 min
May 27, 6:39 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNGarfield, Noble36 min
May 27, 10:28 AM CDTFlood WatchOUNCanadian, Cleveland, Garfield, Grady, Kay, Kingfisher and 8 more12 hr
May 27, 11:56 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNKingfisher34 min
May 27, 12:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNBlaine30 min
May 27, 12:11 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNDewey34 min
May 27, 12:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarfield, Kingfisher, Logan46 min
May 27, 12:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNBlaine, Custer, Dewey52 min
May 27, 12:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNBlaine, Garfield, Kingfisher46 min
May 27, 12:35 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNKay25 min
May 27, 12:39 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNBlaine, Garfield, Kingfisher, Logan3 hr
May 27, 12:40 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNGarfield35 min
May 27, 12:48 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarfield, Grant, Kay, Noble42 min
May 27, 12:51 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNBlaine, Garfield, Kingfisher39 min
May 27, 12:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarfield, Kingfisher, Logan, Noble, Payne47 min
May 27, 1:01 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNAlfalfa, Garfield, Grant, Major, Noble44 min
May 27, 1:08 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNAlfalfa, Grant37 min
May 27, 1:14 PM CDTTornado WarningOUNKingfisher46 min
May 27, 1:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNWoodward28 min
May 27, 1:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNMajor, Woods, Woodward39 min
May 27, 1:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNKay, Noble36 min
May 27, 1:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarfield, Kingfisher, Logan46 min
May 27, 1:30 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNGarfield, Grant, Kay, Noble3 hr
May 27, 1:41 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningOUNBlaine, Kingfisher, Logan4 hr
May 27, 1:42 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNNoble, Payne17 min
May 27, 1:47 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNKingfisher, Logan43 min
May 27, 1:50 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNGarfield, Grant, Kay25 min
May 27, 1:59 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningOUNPottawatomie, Seminole15 hr
May 27, 2:03 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNMajor27 min
May 27, 2:15 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNKingfisher, Logan, Payne45 min
May 27, 2:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNGrant, Kay43 min
May 27, 2:34 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNLincoln, Logan, Payne56 min
May 27, 2:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarfield, Major50 min
May 27, 2:46 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningOUNLincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Payne3 hr
May 27, 2:51 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNCanadian, Kingfisher, Logan, Oklahoma3 hr
May 27, 2:51 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCanadian, Kingfisher, Logan39 min
May 27, 3:11 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNLincoln19 min
May 27, 3:18 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarfield, Logan, Noble, Payne42 min
May 27, 3:21 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNLincoln, Payne3 hr
May 27, 3:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarfield, Major48 min
May 27, 3:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCanadian, Kingfisher, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Payne48 min
May 27, 3:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNLincoln, Payne30 min
May 27, 3:34 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarfield, Kingfisher, Logan, Noble, Payne41 min
May 27, 3:39 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningOUNGarfield, Kingfisher, Logan, Major, Noble, Payne2 hr
May 27, 3:42 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNNoble33 min
May 27, 3:46 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNLogan29 min
May 27, 3:51 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNLogan24 min
May 27, 3:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNNoble37 min
May 27, 3:56 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNOklahoma19 min
May 27, 4:03 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCanadian, Kingfisher, Logan27 min
May 27, 4:10 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNLincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Payne65 min
May 27, 4:15 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNBlaine, Dewey, Garfield, Kingfisher, Major45 min
May 27, 4:24 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNLogan, Noble, Payne38 min
May 27, 4:38 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNKingfisher7 min
May 27, 4:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCanadian, Kingfisher, Logan37 min
May 27, 4:56 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNBlaine, Kingfisher3 hr
May 27, 4:56 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNLincoln19 min
May 27, 4:56 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNBlaine, Garfield, Kingfisher, Logan, Major49 min
May 27, 5:19 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCanadian, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma41 min
May 27, 5:25 PM CDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatOUNCanadian, Kingfisher, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma3 hr
May 27, 5:31 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNCanadian29 min
May 27, 5:47 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningOUNKingfisher, Logan106 min
May 27, 5:52 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNKingfisher, Logan38 min
May 27, 6:00 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningOUNCanadian, Lincoln, Oklahoma, Pottawatomie3 hr
May 27, 6:03 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCanadian, Cleveland, Grady, Lincoln, McClain, Oklahoma and 2 more42 min
May 27, 6:14 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNWashita31 min
May 27, 6:21 PM CDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatOUNCanadian, Cleveland, Oklahoma3 hr
May 27, 6:39 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNCanadian, Cleveland, Grady, McClain111 min
May 27, 6:48 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCaddo, Canadian, Washita15 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.