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Tornado Warning 9, NWS Tulsa, OK
NWS Tulsa, OK issued this tornado warning at Apr 2, 2025, 6:39 AM CDT for Rogers County, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was in force for 25 min. 2 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
- Apr 2, 2025, 6:39 AM CDT (11:39 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 2, 2025, 7:04 AM CDT
- In force
- 25 min
- Issued by
- NWS Tulsa, OK
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Rogers County, OK, Tulsa County, OK
The radar
The Tulsa radar (KINX), 21 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:41 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 6:40 AM CDT | TORNADO | 1 Nw Owasso, OK | Roof partially blown off at 86th and Mingo. Relayed via Slack. Radar showed a tornadic debris signature. Time estimated. |
| Apr 2, 6:45 AM CDT | TORNADO | 2 Nne Owasso, OK | Tornadic debris signature visible on radar near 96th and Garnett in Owasso. Tornado likely started further to the west-southwest of this location, and continued to the east-northeast. Reports of power flashes and other damage was noted by storm spotters. Addit |
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2:46 AM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 11.7 hours before the alert went out and 171 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1788 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 54 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 268 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 604 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 2.9
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS54 KTSA 021139
TORTSA
OKC131-143-021215-
/O.NEW.KTSA.TO.W.0009.250402T1139Z-250402T1215Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
639 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Rogers County in northeastern Oklahoma...
Northeastern Tulsa County in northeastern Oklahoma...
* Until 715 AM CDT.
* At 639 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Owasso, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations in or near the path include...
Tulsa International Airport... Foyil...
Bushyhead... Owasso...
Claremore... Tulsa...
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 247 and 260.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3642 9543 3633 9543 3620 9591 3630 9595
3651 9546
TIME...MOT...LOC 1139Z 245DEG 43KT 3627 9588
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$4 follow-up statements
166
WWUS54 KTSA 021142
SVSTSA
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
642 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
OKC131-143-021215-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250402T1215Z/
Rogers OK-Tulsa OK-
642 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
ROGERS AND NORTHEASTERN TULSA COUNTIES...
At 642 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Owasso, moving
northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations in or near the path include...
Foyil... Bushyhead...
Owasso... Claremore...
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 248 and 260.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3642 9543 3633 9543 3623 9585 3632 9590
3651 9546
TIME...MOT...LOC 1142Z 245DEG 43KT 3629 9583
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$027
WWUS54 KTSA 021148
SVSTSA
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
648 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
OKC143-021158-
/O.CAN.KTSA.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250402T1215Z/
Tulsa OK-
648 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN TULSA COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 AM CDT for northeastern
Oklahoma. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until noon CDT for
northeastern Oklahoma.
&&
LAT...LON 3642 9543 3633 9543 3625 9579 3637 9579
3651 9546
TIME...MOT...LOC 1148Z 245DEG 43KT 3632 9575
$$
OKC131-021215-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250402T1215Z/
Rogers OK-
648 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
ROGERS COUNTY...
At 648 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles northeast of Owasso, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations in or near the path include...
Foyil... Bushyhead...
Claremore...
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 248 and 260.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3642 9543 3633 9543 3625 9579 3637 9579
3651 9546
TIME...MOT...LOC 1148Z 245DEG 43KT 3632 9575
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$777
WWUS54 KTSA 021156
SVSTSA
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
656 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
OKC131-021215-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250402T1215Z/
Rogers OK-
656 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
ROGERS COUNTY...
At 656 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 3 miles north of Claremore, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations in or near the path include...
Foyil... Bushyhead...
Claremore...
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 249 and 260.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3642 9543 3633 9543 3628 9568 3642 9568
3651 9546
TIME...MOT...LOC 1156Z 245DEG 43KT 3636 9564
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$803
WWUS54 KTSA 021204
SVSTSA
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
704 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
OKC131-021213-
/O.CAN.KTSA.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250402T1215Z/
Rogers OK-
704 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL ROGERS COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 AM CDT for northeastern
Oklahoma. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until noon CDT for
northeastern Oklahoma.
&&
LAT...LON 3642 9543 3633 9543 3628 9568 3642 9568
3651 9546
TIME...MOT...LOC 1202Z 245DEG 43KT 3640 9553
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Tulsa, OK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 4:16 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Osage, Pawnee | 44 min |
| Apr 2, 4:57 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Creek, Osage, Pawnee | 48 min |
| Apr 2, 4:58 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Osage, Pawnee | 47 min |
| Apr 2, 5:07 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | TSA | Osage | 23 min |
| Apr 2, 5:28 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | TSA | Osage, Washington | 16 min |
| Apr 2, 5:41 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Craig, Creek, Nowata, Osage, Pawnee, Rogers and 2 more | 49 min |
| Apr 2, 6:00 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Creek, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Tulsa | 45 min |
| Apr 2, 6:29 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Craig, Creek, Mayes, Nowata, Osage, Ottawa and 4 more | 46 min |
| Apr 2, 6:48 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Creek, McIntosh, Muskogee, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Tulsa and 1 more | 57 min |
| Apr 2, 7:12 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Ottawa, Rogers, Tulsa and 1 more | 63 min |
| Apr 2, 7:17 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Haskell, McIntosh, Pittsburg | 43 min |
| Apr 2, 7:21 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Cherokee, Haskell, McIntosh, Mayes, Muskogee, Okfuskee and 4 more | 39 min |
| Apr 2, 7:58 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Muskogee and 2 more | 47 min |
| Apr 2, 7:59 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Haskell, Latimer, LeFlore, McIntosh and 4 more | 46 min |
| Apr 2, 8:35 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Delaware | 40 min |
| Apr 2, 8:43 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Haskell, Latimer, LeFlore, McIntosh and 4 more | 27 min |
| Apr 2, 9:01 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Adair | 29 min |
| Apr 2, 9:09 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Haskell, Latimer, Sequoyah | 51 min |
| Apr 2, 9:28 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Adair | 32 min |
| Apr 2, 9:57 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Haskell, Latimer, LeFlore, Sequoyah | 48 min |
| Apr 2, 10:18 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Adair | 27 min |
| Apr 2, 10:30 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Haskell, LeFlore, Sequoyah | 45 min |
| Apr 2, 11:46 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | LeFlore | 44 min |
| Apr 2, 12:21 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Choctaw | 39 min |
| Apr 2, 12:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Choctaw | 33 min |
| Apr 2, 1:27 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | LeFlore | 48 min |
| Apr 2, 2:11 PM CDT | Flood Watch | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Choctaw, Delaware, Haskell, Latimer and 4 more | 3 days |
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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.