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Tornado Warning 188, NWS Norman, OK

November 4, 2024Atoka County, Coal County, Oklahoma

NWS Norman, OK issued this tornado warning at Nov 4, 2024, 1:25 PM CST for Atoka County, Coal County, Oklahoma. It was in force for 23 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: Nov 4, 2024, 1:25 PM CST (19:25 UTC)
Expired: Nov 4, 2024, 1:48 PM CST
In force: 23 min
Issued by: NWS Norman, OK
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 1.0 in

Counties Atoka County, OK, Coal County, OK

The radar

The Norman radar (KTLX), 139 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The watch it was issued in

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

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Nov 4, 10:52 AM CST	Tornado Watch	SPC	9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Norman, OK (KOUN), launched 12:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 139 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 911 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -36 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 485 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 83 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 353 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 313 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 6.3

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this tornado 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 tornado warning went out at Nov 4, 11:45 AM CST, 1 hour 40 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 4, 11:45 AM CST, 1 hour 40 minutes before

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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Nov 4, 8:25 AM CST, 5 hours before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
825 AM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

OKZ023-027-041500-
Grady OK-Caddo OK-
825 AM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Grady and
southeastern Caddo Counties through 900 AM CST...

At 825 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Verden, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Chickasha, Blanchard, Anadarko, Tuttle, Cyril, Verden, Cement, Amber,
Bridge Creek, Pocasset, Norge, Middleberg, Tabler, Lake Chickasha,
Ninnekah, and Laverty.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3486 9820 3509 9827 3533 9767 3497 9767
TIME...MOT...LOC 1425Z 241DEG 39KT 3505 9814

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Mahale

Special weather statement, Nov 4, 9:47 AM CST, 3 hours 38 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
947 AM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

OKZ027>029-040-041615-
Grady OK-Cleveland OK-Garvin OK-McClain OK-
947 AM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Garvin,
southeastern Grady, south central Cleveland and south central McClain
Counties through 1015 AM CST...

At 947 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Lindsay, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Lindsay, Maysville, Wayne, Paoli, Rosedale, Whitebead, and Erin
Springs.

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 3468 9762 3476 9775 3500 9729 3482 9700
TIME...MOT...LOC 1547Z 236DEG 39KT 3472 9761

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Mahale

Special weather statement, Nov 4, 9:47 AM CST, 3 hours 38 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
947 AM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

TXZ090-041615-
Clay TX-
947 AM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Clay County
through 1015 AM CST...

At 947 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bluegrove, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and half inch 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, Bluegrove, and northeastern Lake Arrowhead.

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 3375 9838 3400 9807 3399 9801 3401 9797
      3398 9795 3395 9796 3394 9797 3393 9795
      3392 9796 3391 9796 3391 9798 3370 9798
      3359 9828
TIME...MOT...LOC 1547Z 242DEG 43KT 3371 9825

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Bunker

Special weather statement, Nov 4, 10:14 AM CST, 3 hours 11 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
1014 AM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

OKZ045-TXZ090-041645-
Jefferson OK-Clay TX-
1014 AM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Jefferson
and northeastern Clay Counties through 1045 AM CST...

At 1013 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles southwest of Ryan, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and pea 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...
Ringling, Ryan, Sugden, and Cornish.

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 3386 9802 3399 9816 3429 9783 3429 9772
      3414 9756 3414 9757
TIME...MOT...LOC 1613Z 227DEG 36KT 3398 9803

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Bunker

Special weather statement, Nov 4, 1:22 PM CST, 3 minutes before

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The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Nov 3, 6:09 PM CST	Tornado Warning	OUN	Atoka, Coal, Johnston	51 min
Nov 3, 6:13 PM CST	Tornado Warning	OUN	Atoka, Coal	32 min
Nov 3, 6:34 PM CST	Tornado Warning	OUN	Atoka, Bryan, Johnston	26 min
Nov 3, 6:35 PM CST	Flash Flood Warning	OUN	Hughes	3 hr
Nov 3, 6:41 PM CST	Tornado Warning	OUN	Atoka, Coal	34 min
Nov 3, 6:46 PM CST	Tornado Warning	OUN	Atoka	29 min
Nov 3, 6:57 PM CST	Tornado Warning	OUN	Atoka	50 min
Nov 3, 7:00 PM CST	Tornado Warning	OUN	Atoka, Bryan, Marshall	45 min
Nov 3, 7:20 PM CST	River Flood Advisory	OUN	Atoka	13 hr
Nov 3, 7:46 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	OUN	Atoka, Bryan	44 min
Nov 3, 8:17 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	OUN	Carter, Garvin, Jefferson, Stephens	3 hr
Nov 3, 8:25 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	OUN	Atoka, Coal, Johnston	3 hr
Nov 3, 8:29 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	OUN	Atoka	31 min
Nov 3, 9:39 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	OUN	Cotton	36 min
Nov 3, 10:52 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	OUN	Garvin, Grady, McClain	2 hr
Nov 3, 11:48 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	OUN	Cotton, Garvin, Jefferson, Stephens	3 hr
Nov 3, 11:52 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	OUN	Cleveland, McClain	3 hr
Nov 4, 1:05 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	OUN	Cleveland, Garvin, Lincoln, McClain, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie and 1 more	3 hr
Nov 4, 1:17 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	OUN	Garvin, Grady, McClain, Stephens	3 hr
Nov 4, 2:00 AM CST	Flash Flood Warning	OUN	Pottawatomie, Seminole	3 hr
Nov 4, 2:02 AM CST	River Flood Warning	OUN	Pottawatomie, Seminole	24 hr
Nov 4, 2:23 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	OUN	Grady	37 min
Nov 4, 2:53 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	OUN	Cleveland	37 min
Nov 4, 3:03 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	OUN	Jackson	27 min
Nov 4, 3:29 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	OUN	Jackson, Kiowa	31 min
Nov 4, 3:59 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	OUN	Kiowa	31 min
Nov 4, 4:19 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	OUN	Comanche, Cotton, Tillman	41 min
Nov 4, 4:20 AM CST	Tornado Warning	OUN	Comanche, Cotton, Tillman	25 min
Nov 4, 4:36 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	OUN	Caddo, Canadian, Kiowa, Washita	39 min
Nov 4, 4:43 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	OUN	Caddo, Comanche, Kiowa	47 min
Nov 4, 4:47 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	OUN	Kiowa, Washita	58 min
Nov 4, 5:13 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	OUN	Blaine, Caddo, Canadian	31 min
Nov 4, 5:44 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	OUN	Canadian, Grady	31 min
Nov 4, 6:11 AM CST	Tornado Warning	OUN	Canadian, Cleveland, Grady, McClain, Oklahoma	34 min
Nov 4, 6:37 AM CST	Tornado Warning	OUN	Garfield, Logan, Noble, Payne	23 min
Nov 4, 6:58 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	OUN	Noble	32 min
Nov 4, 7:17 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	OUN	Noble, Payne	43 min
Nov 4, 7:18 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	OUN	Comanche	42 min
Nov 4, 7:43 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	OUN	Caddo, Comanche, Kiowa	47 min
Nov 4, 8:25 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	OUN	Grady	35 min
Nov 4, 8:53 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	OUN	Logan, Oklahoma	3 hr
Nov 4, 9:47 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	OUN	Garvin	28 min
Nov 4, 10:11 AM CST	Tornado Warning	OUN	Cleveland, McClain, Pottawatomie	34 min
Nov 4, 10:14 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	OUN	Jefferson	31 min
Nov 4, 10:28 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	OUN	Cleveland, Garvin, McClain, Pottawatomie, Seminole	47 min
Nov 4, 10:29 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	OUN	Carter, Jefferson, Stephens	31 min
Nov 4, 10:32 AM CST	Tornado Warning	OUN	Cleveland, Pottawatomie	28 min
Nov 4, 10:38 AM CST	Tornado Warning	OUN	Carter, Jefferson, Stephens	37 min
Nov 4, 10:55 AM CST	Tornado Warning	OUN	Lincoln, Pottawatomie, Seminole	29 min
Nov 4, 10:58 AM CST	Tornado Warning	OUN	Carter, Garvin, Jefferson, Murray, Stephens	47 min
Nov 4, 11:11 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	OUN	Cleveland, McClain, Pottawatomie	3 hr
Nov 4, 11:17 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	OUN	Lincoln, Pottawatomie, Seminole	43 min
Nov 4, 11:18 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	OUN	Lincoln	27 min
Nov 4, 11:35 AM CST	Tornado Warning	OUN	Garvin, McClain	40 min
Nov 4, 11:43 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	OUN	Payne	3 hr
Nov 4, 11:43 AM CST	Tornado Warning	OUN	Garvin, Murray	32 min
Nov 4, 12:06 PM CST	Tornado Warning	OUN	Garvin, McClain, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Seminole	39 min
Nov 4, 12:38 PM CST	Tornado Warning	OUN	Seminole	31 min
Nov 4, 12:47 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	OUN	Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Seminole	43 min
Nov 4, 12:51 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	OUN	Carter, Love, Marshall	24 min
Nov 4, 1:22 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	OUN	Marshall	38 min
Nov 4, 1:27 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	OUN	Hughes	48 min
Nov 4, 1:28 PM CST	River Flood Advisory	OUN	Payne	24 hr
Nov 4, 1:48 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	OUN	Bryan, Johnston, Love, Marshall	42 min
Nov 4, 1:51 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	OUN	Hughes, Pontotoc, Seminole	3 hr
Nov 4, 1:52 PM CST	River Flood Advisory	OUN	Atoka	13 hr
Nov 4, 2:23 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	OUN	Atoka, Coal, Hughes, Johnston	52 min
Nov 4, 2:34 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	OUN	Atoka, Bryan, Coal, Hughes, Johnston, Marshall and 1 more	3 hr
Nov 4, 3:04 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	OUN	Atoka	41 min
Nov 4, 3:15 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	OUN	Bryan	45 min
Nov 4, 4:15 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	OUN	Bryan	30 min
Nov 3, 7:40 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	OUN	Archer	35 min
Nov 3, 8:08 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	OUN	Archer, Clay	37 min
Nov 3, 8:27 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	OUN	Baylor	33 min
Nov 3, 8:45 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	OUN	Clay	30 min
Nov 3, 9:03 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	OUN	Archer	27 min
Nov 3, 9:42 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	OUN	Baylor	33 min
Nov 4, 9:47 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	OUN	Clay	28 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.