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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 96, NWS Norman, OK

April 1, 20244 counties in Oklahoma

NWS Norman, OK issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 1, 2024, 6:02 PM CDT for 4 counties in Oklahoma. It was in force for 43 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
Apr 1, 2024, 6:02 PM CDT (23:02 UTC)
Expired
Apr 1, 2024, 6:45 PM CDT
In force
43 min
Issued by
NWS Norman, OK
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Possible
Damage threat
Considerable
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
70.0 mph

Counties Garfield County, OK, Logan County, OK, Noble County, OK, Payne County, OK

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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
Apr 1, 2:13 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC10 hr

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 Apr 1, 1:12 PM CDT, 4 hours 50 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 1, 1:12 PM CDT, 4 hours 50 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 1, 12:40 PM CDT, 5 hours 22 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Norman OK
1240 PM CDT Mon Apr 1 2024

OKZ004>048-050>052-TXZ083>090-021745-
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-
1240 PM CDT Mon Apr 1 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight...

.Thunderstorms...
Late this afternoon and evening, severe thunderstorms will likely
develop, with the highest potential east of a line from Woodward
to Vernon, Texas. Very large hail up to the size of baseballs or
larger and damaging wind gusts up to 80 mph will be possible. In
addition, there is a medium chance for tornadoes, primarily east
of Interstates 35/44 this evening (between 5-10 PM). The severe
threat should end after 11 PM.

.SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STATEMENT...
Storm spotter groups and emergency management personnel across
Oklahoma and north Texas should prepare for severe weather
operations from 2 PM to 11 PM.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday...

.Thunderstorms...
Thunderstorm chances return Saturday and Sunday to Oklahoma and
north Texas.

.Fire Weather...
Elevated to near critical fire weather conditions look to develop
over the weekend across far western Oklahoma/north Texas.

Get graphics and more details at weather.gov/norman...and follow
our weather forecast office on Twitter and Facebook.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 1, 5:38 PM CDT, 24 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Apr 1, 5:58 PM CDT, 4 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
558 PM CDT Mon Apr 1 2024

OKZ019-023>025-027-012330-
Grady OK-Oklahoma OK-Logan OK-Canadian OK-Caddo OK-
558 PM CDT Mon Apr 1 2024

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern Grady,
southeastern Caddo, western Oklahoma, south central Logan and
southeastern Canadian Counties through 630 PM CDT
...

At 558 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Yukon to 4 miles northeast of Boone.
Movement was northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Oklahoma City, Edmond, El Reno, Anadarko, Yukon, Bethany, Mustang,
Warr Acres, The Village, Tuttle, Piedmont, Nichols Hills, Union City,
Minco, Gracemont, Arcadia, Pocasset, Boone, Lake Chickasha, and
Forest Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3543 9757 3485 9847 3486 9850 3493 9856
      3573 9766 3573 9716
TIME...MOT...LOC 2258Z 220DEG 41KT 3550 9773 3496 9842

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH

Mahale
Special weather statement, Apr 1, 5:59 PM CDT, 3 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
559 PM CDT Mon Apr 1 2024

TXZ090-012330-
Clay TX-
559 PM CDT Mon Apr 1 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Clay County
through 630 PM CDT
...

At 559 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles east of Windthorst, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Henrietta, Bellevue, Lake Arrowhead, Bluegrove, Shannon, and Joy.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor NOAA Weather
Radio, local radio stations or available television stations for
additional information and possible warnings from the National
Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3370 9839 3390 9805 3383 9798 3359 9798
      3346 9823 3347 9827
TIME...MOT...LOC 2259Z 232DEG 37KT 3354 9830

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Bunker
Special weather statement, Apr 1, 6:00 PM CDT, 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
600 PM CDT Mon Apr 1 2024

OKZ022-023-035-038-012330-
Kiowa OK-Washita OK-Caddo OK-Comanche OK-
600 PM CDT Mon Apr 1 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Washita, northwestern Comanche, southwestern Caddo and eastern Kiowa
Counties through 630 PM CDT
...

At 600 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles southeast of Cooperton, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Carnegie, Fort Cobb, Mountain Park, Cooperton, Alfalfa, Fort Cobb
Reservoir, Tom Steed Reservoir, and western Wichita Mountains
Wildlife Refuge.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3470 9873 3470 9902 3526 9862 3507 9831
TIME...MOT...LOC 2300Z 220DEG 41KT 3483 9879

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH

Mahale

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 1, 1:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNKingfisher23 min
Apr 1, 1:57 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarfield, Kingfisher, Noble48 min
Apr 1, 2:19 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNKay26 min
Apr 1, 2:21 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNNoble24 min
Apr 1, 2:26 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNKay, Noble34 min
Apr 1, 2:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNKingfisher, Logan31 min
Apr 1, 2:45 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarfield, Kay, Noble30 min
Apr 1, 2:57 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatOUNGarfield, Kingfisher, Logan, Noble, Payne48 min
Apr 1, 3:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNKay, Noble32 min
Apr 1, 5:11 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatOUNComanche, Jackson, Kiowa, Tillman49 min
Apr 1, 5:16 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNStephens29 min
Apr 1, 5:32 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNBeckham, Roger Mills43 min
Apr 1, 5:38 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNComanche37 min
Apr 1, 5:38 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNKingfisher37 min
Apr 1, 5:39 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNMcClain36 min
Apr 1, 5:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNKingfisher, Logan32 min
Apr 1, 5:49 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNKingfisher26 min
Apr 1, 5:58 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNOklahoma32 min
Apr 1, 6:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNKiowa30 min
Apr 1, 6:07 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNWashita23 min
Apr 1, 6:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatOUNGarfield, Kingfisher, Logan, Noble, Payne47 min
Apr 1, 6:19 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNBlaine26 min
Apr 1, 6:23 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNGarfield, Logan, Noble, Payne112 min
Apr 1, 6:24 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNBlaine, Caddo, Canadian51 min
Apr 1, 6:25 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNLogan, Oklahoma35 min
Apr 1, 6:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCaddo, Canadian30 min
Apr 1, 6:33 PM CDTTornado WarningOUNNoble, Payne27 min
Apr 1, 6:35 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNJohnston25 min
Apr 1, 6:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatOUNCuster, Dewey, Washita35 min
Apr 1, 6:42 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatOUNLogan, Noble, Payne48 min
Apr 1, 6:51 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNKingfisher24 min
Apr 1, 6:57 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNCoal33 min
Apr 1, 3:44 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNKnox31 min
Apr 1, 4:08 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNFoard, Knox52 min
Apr 1, 4:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNFoard, Hardeman, Wilbarger50 min
Apr 1, 4:57 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNArcher33 min
Apr 1, 5:29 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNArcher, Clay31 min
Apr 1, 5:59 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNClay31 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.