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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 708, NWS Norman, OK

June 8, 20254 counties in Texas

NWS Norman, OK issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 8, 2025, 7:16 PM CDT for 4 counties in Texas. It was in force for 44 min. 11 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
Jun 8, 2025, 7:16 PM CDT (00:16 UTC)
Expired
Jun 8, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT
In force
44 min
Issued by
NWS Norman, OK
Area
Storm-based polygon
Damage threat
Destructive
Hail
1.75 in
Wind
80.0 mph

Counties Baylor County, TX, Foard County, TX, Knox County, TX, Wilbarger County, TX

The radar

The Altus AFB radar (KFDR), 100 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:17 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jun 8, 7:20 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 812 Se Truscott, TX
Jun 8, 7:25 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 812 Se Truscott, TX
Jun 8, 7:42 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 663 Nw Knox City, TXMesonet station 59 3NW Knox City.
Jun 8, 7:45 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 663 Nw Knox City, TX
Jun 8, 7:55 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 603 Nw Knox City, TX
Jun 8, 8:00 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 603 Nw Knox City, TX
Jun 8, 8:00 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 684 Nnw Goree, TX
Jun 8, 8:05 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 603 Nw Knox City, TX
Jun 8, 8:05 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 684 Nnw Goree, TX
Jun 8, 8:10 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG2 Wsw Goree, TXSemi rolled over on Highway 277.
Jun 8, 8:10 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 1004 Nnw Goree, TX

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
Jun 8, 4:00 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Watch PDSSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Fort Worth, TX (KFWD), launched 00:00Z, 0.3 hours before the alert went out and 246 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, Fort Worth, TX at 00:00Z on 2025-06-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 3639 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, Fort Worth, TX at 00:00Z on 2025-06-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 51 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
3639 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-26 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1499 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
51 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
71 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.6
Supercell composite
5.5

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

456 
WUUS54 KOUN 090016
SVROUN
TXC023-155-275-487-090100-
/O.NEW.KOUN.SV.W.0708.250609T0016Z-250609T0100Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
716 PM CDT Sun Jun 8 2025

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southern Foard County in northern Texas...
  Knox County in northern Texas...
  Southwestern Wilbarger County in northern Texas...
  Baylor County in northern Texas...

* Until 800 PM CDT.

* At 715 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from 8 miles south of Crowell to near Truscott to 9 miles
  northwest of Benjamin to 17 miles southeast of Chalk, moving
  southeast at 45 mph.

  THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR TRUSCOTT, GILLILAND, BENJAMIN, 
KNOX CITY, MUNDAY, RED SPRINGS, SEYMOUR, LAKE KEMP, MABELLE.

  HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and golf ball size hail.

  SOURCE...74 mph wind gust was reported at Truscott.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect 
           considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. 
           Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

* Locations impacted include...
  Seymour, Munday, Knox City, Benjamin, Goree, Red Springs,
  Gilliland, Bomarton, Lake Kemp, Mabelle, Vera, Truscott, and
  Rhineland.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay
away from windows.

&&

LAT...LON 3399 9987 3378 9909 3344 9918 3340 9925
      3340 9983 3356 9999 3383 10000 3384 10005
      3385 10005
TIME...MOT...LOC 0015Z 299DEG 38KT 3387 9978 3375 9981 3370 9989 3371
10002

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...80 MPH

$$

JT
3 follow-up statements
108 
WWUS54 KOUN 090021
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
721 PM CDT Sun Jun 8 2025

TXC023-155-275-487-090100-
/O.CON.KOUN.SV.W.0708.000000T0000Z-250609T0100Z/
Foard TX-Knox TX-Wilbarger TX-Baylor TX-
721 PM CDT Sun Jun 8 2025

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHERN FOARD...KNOX...SOUTHWESTERN WILBARGER AND BAYLOR
COUNTIES...

At 720 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 8 miles south of Crowell to near Truscott to 8 miles
northwest of Benjamin to 17 miles west of Gilliland, moving east at
30 mph.

THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR GILLILAND, BENJAMIN, KNOX CITY, 
MUNDAY, RED SPRINGS, SEYMOUR, LAKE KEMP, MABELLE.

HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect 
         considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. 
         Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

Locations impacted include...
Seymour, Munday, Knox City, Benjamin, Goree, Red Springs, Gilliland,
Bomarton, Lake Kemp, Mabelle, Vera, Truscott, and Rhineland.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing 
widespread wind damage across Knox County. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a 
sturdy structure and stay away from windows.

&&

LAT...LON 3399 9987 3378 9909 3344 9918 3340 9925
      3340 9983 3356 9999 3383 10000 3384 10005
      3385 10005
TIME...MOT...LOC 0020Z 288DEG 27KT 3386 9974 3374 9977 3369 9985 3370
9998

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...80 MPH

$$

JT
674 
WWUS54 KOUN 090036
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
736 PM CDT Sun Jun 8 2025

TXC023-155-275-487-090100-
/O.CON.KOUN.SV.W.0708.000000T0000Z-250609T0100Z/
Foard TX-Knox TX-Wilbarger TX-Baylor TX-
736 PM CDT Sun Jun 8 2025

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHERN FOARD...KNOX...SOUTHWESTERN WILBARGER AND BAYLOR
COUNTIES...

At 735 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 8 miles north of Vera to 3 miles southeast of
Gilliland to 6 miles northeast of Benjamin to 10 miles southwest of
Truscott, moving southeast at 35 mph.

THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR TRUSCOTT, GILLILAND, BENJAMIN, KNOX 
CITY, MUNDAY, RED SPRINGS, SEYMOUR, LAKE KEMP, MABELLE.

HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...The Truscott mesonet station reported an 80 mph wind gust 
         at 7:25PM.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect 
         considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. 
         Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

Locations impacted include...
Seymour, Munday, Knox City, Benjamin, Goree, Red Springs, Gilliland,
Bomarton, Lake Kemp, Mabelle, Vera, Truscott, and Rhineland.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing 
widespread wind damage across Knox and Baylor Counties. 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 3393 9971 3378 9909 3344 9918 3340 9925
      3340 9983 3356 9999 3383 10000
TIME...MOT...LOC 0035Z 297DEG 29KT 3376 9958 3370 9964 3366 9972 3363
9991

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...80 MPH

$$

JT
119 
WWUS54 KOUN 090049
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
749 PM CDT Sun Jun 8 2025

TXC487-090059-
/O.CAN.KOUN.SV.W.0708.000000T0000Z-250609T0100Z/
Wilbarger TX-
749 PM CDT Sun Jun 8 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN WILBARGER COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned 
area. herefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3381 9957 3371 9912 3344 9918 3340 9925
      3340 9983 3356 9999 3371 9974
TIME...MOT...LOC 0049Z 316DEG 32KT 3366 9948 3360 9954 3355 9963 3353
9981

$$

TXC023-155-275-090100-
/O.CON.KOUN.SV.W.0708.000000T0000Z-250609T0100Z/
Foard TX-Knox TX-Baylor TX-
749 PM CDT Sun Jun 8 2025

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN FOARD...KNOX AND WESTERN BAYLOR COUNTIES...

At 749 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 4 miles northwest of Red Springs to near Vera to near
Rhineland to 3 miles south of Benjamin, moving southeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.

IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile 
         homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include...
Seymour, Munday, Knox City, Benjamin, Goree, Red Springs, Mabelle,
Vera, Gilliland, Rhineland, Bomarton, and southwestern Lake Kemp.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3381 9957 3371 9912 3344 9918 3340 9925
      3340 9983 3356 9999 3371 9974
TIME...MOT...LOC 0049Z 316DEG 32KT 3366 9948 3360 9954 3355 9963 3353
9981

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

$$

JT

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 8, 7:04 PM CDTTornado WarningOUNBaylor, Foard, Knox19 min
Jun 8, 7:44 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNBaylor, Foard, Knox5 hr
Jun 8, 7:54 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNClay51 min
Jun 8, 7:57 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNBaylor, Knox48 min
Jun 8, 8:05 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningOUNKnox4 hr
Jun 8, 8:27 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNClay6 hr
Jun 8, 8:27 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNFoard48 min
Jun 8, 8:40 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningOUNWichita, Wilbarger12 hr
Jun 8, 8:50 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNBaylor, Foard, Knox40 min
Jun 8, 9:17 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNBaylor, Foard, Knox43 min
Jun 8, 9:57 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNBaylor48 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.