Tornado Warning 111, NWS Norman, OK

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Norman OK
1220 AM CDT Sat May 24 2025

...New NEAR TERM, SHORT TERM, LONG TERM...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 1219 AM CDT Sat May 24 2025

 - Thunderstorm chances continue into the holiday weekend with a
chance of severe storms each day

 - Heavy rainfall and flooding may occur especially with a cold
front Sunday into Monday

 - Cooler temperatures are possible behind a front early next
   week.

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.NEAR TERM...
(Today and tonight)
Issued at 1219 AM CDT Sat May 24 2025

At the time of this writing, we're seeing some elevated convection
in central Oklahoma, ahead of the main complex which is expected to
arrive at the Kansas / Oklahoma border around 2-3AM. The main
complex of storms will sweep through north central and central
Oklahoma into the morning hours with damaging wind gusts being the
primary risk. Southwest extent of this complex is somewhat uncertain.

The aforementioned complex is expected to leave an outflow boundary
in its wake, which in addition to a sharpening frontal boundary and
a dryline in west Texas will provide a focus for more storm
development later today. South of the front, strong instability
(4000-5000 joules) and deep layer shear (40-50 knots) will support
supercells capable of very large hail, damaging winds, and a low
tornado threat (particularly along any boundaries). Where those
boundaries will end up is uncertain being dependent on effects from
the earlier MCS. Additionally, upper level support appears marginal
which may limit storm coverage.

As we move into tonight, the low level jet ramps up and isentropic
ascent gets going north of the front, allowing for widespread
showers to develop across northern Oklahoma into Kansas. Again, weak
ridging may put something of a dampener on these chances (several of
the CAMs keep this activity either only along our northern periphery
or outside of our forecast area).

Day

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.SHORT TERM...
(Sunday through Monday night)
Issued at 1219 AM CDT Sat May 24 2025

The forecast for Sunday and Monday is messy, but stormy. Upper
pattern becomes more southwesterly with several waves moving
through. Some lingering boundaries will be around, but details will
depend on previous convection. Sunday once again shows strong
instability and shear, giving a comparable severe risk to Saturday
(at least initially). As convection becomes more widespread, heavy
rainfall will start to become more of a concern Sunday night into
Monday.

Day

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.LONG TERM...
(Tuesday through Friday)
Issued at 1219 AM CDT Sat May 24 2025

Once the front is through Monday, precipitation chances taper off
for a bit. Temperatures will be cooler (70s) through midweek. Upper
air pattern continues to look fairly dynamic.

Day

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.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1152 PM CDT Fri May 23 2025

Scattered storms have developed across central Oklahoma and are
moving eastward through the next few hours. Meanwhile, a line of
storms will be pushing south into northern Oklahoma during the
early morning hours with highest confidence in timing and impacts
at KPNC/KSWO. Lower confidence exists on how far west storms will
develop along the line into central Oklahoma, but KOKC/KOUN have
a chance for early morning storms. As the storms approach in a few
hours, amendments to timing may be made. Expect large hail and
damaging wind gusts, along with lightning as the main hazards.
Otherwise, low-level wind shear is possible at all sites through
the morning hours. Additional storms may develop during the
afternoon hours late today, but these chances are conditional on
the outcome of storms early this morning. Thus, no mention was
given at this time.

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.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Oklahoma City OK  87  69  86  64 /  30  30  50  80
Hobart OK         96  68  88  62 /  10  30  50  80
Wichita Falls TX  97  73  93  68 /  10  20  20  70
Gage OK           88  61  79  55 /  10  30  30  80
Ponca City OK     78  63  76  60 /  50  50  60  90
Durant OK         89  73  91  69 /  20  20  20  70

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.OUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OK...None.
TX...None.
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NEAR TERM...14
SHORT TERM...14
LONG TERM....14
AVIATION...23

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
143 AM CDT Sat May 24 2025

OKZ028>031-040-240715-
Pottawatomie OK-Cleveland OK-Garvin OK-McClain OK-Seminole OK-
143 AM CDT Sat May 24 2025

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of north central Garvin,
west central Seminole, southeastern Cleveland, southwestern
Pottawatomie and southern McClain Counties through 215 AM CDT...

At 143 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Etowah to near Washington. Movement was
southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Southeastern Norman, Purcell, Noble, Slaughterville, Lexington,
Wayne, Washington, Paoli, Asher, Tribbey, Wanette, Byars, St. Louis,
Etowah, Rosedale, Macomb, and Trousdale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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LAT...LON 3501 9667 3492 9689 3495 9691 3497 9693
      3491 9693 3477 9728 3504 9762 3521 9717
TIME...MOT...LOC 0643Z 304DEG 26KT 3515 9720 3504 9749

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

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
147 AM CDT Sat May 24 2025

OKZ027-039>041-046-240730-
Grady OK-Stephens OK-Carter OK-Garvin OK-Murray OK-
147 AM CDT Sat May 24 2025

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Garvin,
southeastern Grady, northeastern Stephens, northwestern Carter and
western Murray Counties through 230 AM CDT...

At 147 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles east of Bray, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Wynnewood, Bray, Elmore City, Katie, Foster, Tatums, Ratliff City,
Hennepin, Pooleville, Pernell, and Cox City.

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.

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LAT...LON 3457 9784 3475 9777 3465 9708 3431 9725
TIME...MOT...LOC 0647Z 287DEG 31KT 3464 9772

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

Bunker

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Norman OK
153 AM CDT Sat May 24 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0151 AM     Hail             3 S Nichols Hills       35.51N 97.54W
05/24/2025  E1.00 Inch       Oklahoma           OK   Public

            Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
209 AM CDT Sat May 24 2025

OKZ026-030>032-240800-
Pottawatomie OK-Hughes OK-Seminole OK-Lincoln OK-
209 AM CDT Sat May 24 2025

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Seminole,
southeastern Lincoln, northeastern Pottawatomie and northwestern
Hughes Counties through 300 AM CDT...

At 209 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Meeker, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Shawnee, Seminole, Wewoka, Prague, Meeker, Earlsboro, Cromwell,
Johnson, Sparks, Little, Lima, Aydelotte, and Centerview.

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.

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LAT...LON 3519 9632 3509 9654 3541 9701 3565 9683
      3561 9662 3540 9662 3540 9660 3541 9658
      3539 9654 3541 9654 3544 9657 3545 9655
      3543 9649 3546 9648 3546 9645 3529 9644
      3529 9630
TIME...MOT...LOC 0709Z 295DEG 23KT 3551 9683

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

Bunker

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Norman OK
223 AM CDT Sat May 24 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0209 AM     Hail             Del City                35.45N 97.44W
05/24/2025  E1.00 Inch       Oklahoma           OK   Public

            Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

0210 AM     Hail             2 SW Spencer            35.48N 97.40W
05/24/2025  E1.00 Inch       Oklahoma           OK   Public

            Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Norman OK
240 AM CDT Sat May 24 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0222 AM     Hail             Midwest City            35.46N 97.39W
05/24/2025  E1.00 Inch       Oklahoma           OK   Public

            Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

0222 AM     Hail             2 SE Choctaw            35.48N 97.24W
05/24/2025  E1.00 Inch       Oklahoma           OK   Public

            Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

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