WEATHER Severe Weather the Week of May 6th, 2024

jward

jward

passin' thru
R A W S A L E R T S
@rawsalerts
#BREAKING: Tornado sirens are sounding off for as power flashes have been reported for a possible tornado on the ground

#Moore | #Oklahoma

Currently, tornado sirens are sounding off as the National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Moore, Oklahoma City, and Midwest City, Oklahoma. As multiple Power flashes have been reported throughout the area, indicating a possible tornado on the ground, accompanied by damaging winds of 80-90 MPH. Individuals under the warning should seek shelter immediately.
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1787707982844682325
View: https://twitter.com/rawsalerts/status/1787707982844682325
 
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Safetydude

Senior Member
SurvivalRing said:
View: https://youtu.be/GMqwwkO7u8o?si=dXuNIBtscf3g9xar

rt - 20:34

I very vividly remember that very specific storm. It was originally reported at winds of 318 mph, the upper limit of an F-5. This was detected by a mobile Doppler truck mounted radar system.

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The 1999 Bridge Creek–Moore tornado (locally referred to as the May 3 tornado) was a large and exceptionally powerful F5 tornado in which the highest wind speeds ever measured globally were recorded at 301 ± 20 miles per hour (484 ± 32 km/h) by a Doppler on Wheels (DOW) radar. Considered the strongest tornado ever recorded to have affected the metropolitan area, the tornado while near peak intensity devastated southern portions of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, along with surrounding suburbs and towns to the south and southwest of the city during the early evening of Monday, May 3, 1999. Parts of Bridge Creek were rendered unrecognizable. The tornado covered 38 miles (61 km) during its 85-minute existence, destroying thousands of homes, killing 36 people (plus an additional five indirectly), and leaving US$1 billion (1999 USD) in damage,[5] ranking it as the fifth-costliest on record not accounting for inflation.[6] Its severity prompted the first-ever use of the tornado emergency statement by the National Weather Service.

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1999 Bridge Creek–Moore tornado - Wikipedia

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I'd like to note that the original Building Practices Assessment Team (BPAT) report pdf file that FEMA had on their website listed my original AOL website as one of five sites for more info.


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We had our own close call with the April 8th, 1998 F-5 twister that missed our home in central Alabama, by only a couple of miles, but directly hit the home of Annie’s aunt’s house.

These dam storms are the BIGGEST reason we have lived in Wyoming since 2000.
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I also was involved with Saferooms for School design ctriteria working with Mitagation. Did lots of diging into shelter criteria for many aspects not previously addressed like self-rescue, inward opening doors, etc. Richard helped me with a lot of documents from his archive as well as Dr Art Robinson, was actually going to meet with Cresson Kearny but unfortunately he passed away a month before my CO trip. Carpet bombing was the best way to describe what the storm path looked like from the air.
 
medic38572

medic38572

TB Fanatic
Before Ryan stopped coverage tonight until tomorrow, it was noted that they completely evacuated a town due to the gas leaks in the town and kicked out everyone, including rescue workers. There was so much gas in the air and so many places on fire in town they were concerned of a much worse problem the gas was turned off to the town, but residual gas in lines was what was posing the problem. They said the town had very serious damage. And early estimates were an EF 3 hit the town, I think it was Barnsdall / Bartlesville areas but don't hold me to it! the was the Tornado that went through a couple of hours ago that was a PDS/ Tornado emergency with witnesses (police) a mile and a half wide funnel with a debris field over thirty thousand feet in the air! At least 2 dead so far!


Fella posted this morning I will post video 2 when it comes out.

Tornado Emergency Bartlesville 5-6-24 Hear the Tornado roar 7:00min mark. Hail Rain Wind.​

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22chlFPEGiw

RT 14:04

May 7, 2024
Insane tornado weather affected Bartlesville & Barnsdall Oklahoma last night 5-6-2024. The 7 min mark it roars like a jet airplane the video picked it up. Tornado Emergency for Washington county Oklahoma. I was spared & safe. Hail Rain and 70+mph winds gusts lightning Sirens. I was out by my front curb because it was a low spot & I don't have a basement I was ready to drop flat but it went just barely east of me.
 
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PrairieMoon

Veteran Member
Bartlesville (Barnsdall) tornado damage as reported by text from daughter (youngest) this morning:

"No school today in Bartlesville. So far there are no deaths reported. Lots of trees and power lines down. We have a branch over our phone line but otherwise no damage here. In-laws lost a big branch on one of their trees and have some fence panels missing. It was a crazy night!

One of the hotels in town lost their roof and a gas station lost some pumps. Lots of people still don't have power."
 
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PrairieMoon

Veteran Member
I was texting with my DD in Bartlesville while all this was going on.

She and her husband and 2 little kids (1 and 3) were in their smallest, interior shower with their bike helmets on. No basement or tornado shelter.

Ryan Hall had just said the Bartlesville police had reported the tornado was 1 and 1/2 miles wide just before it hit Bartlesville. Of course, I couldn't tell her that and freak her out more. But I was freaking out just a little bit.

Fortunately, they live on the east side. The tornado only hit the west side and I think fizzled out after that. PTL!
 
packyderms_wife

packyderms_wife

Neither here nor there.
I want to thank everyone for continuing to post last night and into the wee hours of the morning. Hopefully all of our members here, that were in the affected areas, are okay. The videos of the damage is unreal.

If anyone is looking for a legit place to donate check out Minutemen Disaster Response. This is a team of men and women who go all over the midwest after a massive tornado event, with their chainsaws, etc., and remove downed trees and tornado damage at no cost to those affected by these storms. They also do some search and rescue, and are a team of volunteers that are trained professionals in the areas needed after a major event.
 
psychgirl

psychgirl

Has No Life - Lives on TB
Our weather people, across the board, are falling all over each other with the warnings and alerts right now.
It’s rained, thundered already but now the sun is out through the muggy haze.
That…isn’t good

Sun fires up the atmosphere for more intense storms to come
 
packyderms_wife

packyderms_wife

Neither here nor there.
night driver said:
Packy, IIRC, that is how RUBICON works as well. They are MOSTLY (but not all) VETS.
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summerthyme said:
Also, there is a Southern Baptist Men's group who do great work. A former member here and on Cory's e-list, Bill Wright (aka Bookworm) worked with them quite a bit before his death.
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Thanks! I know a lot of us want to help somehow but don't want to donated to the Red Cross.
 
packyderms_wife

packyderms_wife

Neither here nor there.
medic38572 said:
Before Ryan stopped coverage tonight until tomorrow, it was noted that they completely evacuated a town due to the gas leaks in the town and kicked out everyone, including rescue workers. There was so much gas in the air and so many places on fire in town they were concerned of a much worse problem the gas was turned off to the town, but residual gas in lines was what was posing the problem. They said the town had very serious damage. And early estimates were an EF 3 hit the town, I think it was Barnsdall / Bartlesville areas but don't hold me to it! the was the Tornado that went through a couple of hours ago that was a PDS/ Tornado emergency with witnesses (police) a mile and a half wide funnel with a debris field over thirty thousand feet in the air! At least 2 dead so far!
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Any updates about the gas leak?
 
packyderms_wife

packyderms_wife

Neither here nor there.
Wisconsin

Tornado Warning
WIC105-127-071945-
/O.NEW.KMKX.TO.W.0014.240507T1910Z-240507T1945Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
210 PM CDT Tue May 7 2024

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Walworth County in southeastern Wisconsin...
Southeastern Rock County in south central Wisconsin...

* Until 245 PM CDT.

* At 208 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Capron, or near Poplar Grove, moving northeast at
45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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 impacted include...
Delavan, Lake Geneva, Williams Bay, Walworth, Fontana-On-Geneva
Lake, Sharon, Darien, Pell Lake, Como, Allens Grove, and Delavan
Lake.

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 4250 8890 4271 8869 4253 8833 4249 8847
4249 8888
TIME...MOT...LOC 1908Z 241DEG 40KT 4245 8877

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

BOXELL
 
packyderms_wife

packyderms_wife

Neither here nor there.
Illinois

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
219 PM CDT Tue May 7 2024

ILC007-111-071930-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240507T1930Z/
McHenry IL-Boone IL-
219 PM CDT Tue May 7 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN MCHENRY AND NORTHEASTERN BOONE COUNTIES...

At 219 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Walworth, or near Harvard, moving northeast at 40
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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern McHenry and northeastern Boone Counties.

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 4243 8871 4249 8876 4249 8857
TIME...MOT...LOC 1919Z 245DEG 34KT 4250 8864

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Yack
 
Red Baron

Red Baron

Paleo-Conservative
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Now!
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College of DuPage Meteorology
Severe Weather and Flash Flood Warnings
Note: This page will reload every 2 minutes. Warnings are listed with the most recent first.
Click on the station ID to bring up list of recent severe weather statements.
TORNADO WARNING CHICAGO/ROMEOVILLE - KLOT 211 PM CDT TUE MAY 7 2024
SVR T-STORM WARNING JACKSON KY - KJKL 310 PM EDT TUE MAY 7 2024
TORNADO WARNING MILWAUKEE/SULLIVAN WI - KMKX 210 PM CDT TUE MAY 7 2024

 
psychgirl

psychgirl

Has No Life - Lives on TB
Indiana just hoisted tornado watch
Radio announcement as well as multiple social groups announced

DH and I voted then got gas in his truck. He’s gone to work, I’ve got two pans of chicken in the oven. They’re almost done.

Macaroni and cheese ready to go, also brought up soups from the basement “just in case” we need foods we can eat cold.
 
packyderms_wife

packyderms_wife

Neither here nor there.
Indiana

Tornado Warning
INC021-167-072115-
/O.NEW.KIND.TO.W.0011.240507T2031Z-240507T2115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
431 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Central Vigo County in west central Indiana...
Northern Clay County in west central Indiana...

* Until 515 PM EDT.

* At 431 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles southwest of Terre Haute, moving east at 40
mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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 impacted include...
Terre Haute, Brazil, West Terre Haute, Prairieton, Seelyville,
Knightsville, Harmony, Staunton, Carbon, Center Point, Riley,
Fontanet, Cory, North Terre Haute, and Indiana State University.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 1 and 29.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This Tornado Warning replaces the Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued
for the same area.

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 3947 8753 3961 8721 3960 8701 3939 8701
3936 8753
TIME...MOT...LOC 2031Z 248DEG 34KT 3940 8750

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

Nield
 
packyderms_wife

packyderms_wife

Neither here nor there.
Indiana/Michigan

evere Weather Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
436 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

MIC021-072115-
/O.CON.KIWX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240507T2115Z/
Berrien MI-
436 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EDT FOR SOUTHERN
BERRIEN COUNTY...

At 435 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over New Buffalo, or 9 miles northeast of Trail Creek,
moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
Three Oaks and Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert around 440 PM EDT.
Berrien Springs around 500 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Union
Pier, Grand Beach, Glendora, New Troy, Harbert, Sawyer, Turner
Shores, Dayton, Michiana, and Lakeside In Berrien County.

This includes Interstate 94 in Michigan between mile markers 0 and
16.

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.

If on or near Lake Michigan, get away from the water and move to
safe shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Severe thunderstorms can produce
large capsizing waves, even on small bodies of water. Move into dock
and seek safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a
thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 4187 8623 4176 8652 4176 8682 4184 8669
4190 8662 4193 8659 4204 8638
TIME...MOT...LOC 2035Z 239DEG 40KT 4178 8670

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

MJ
 
Red Baron

Red Baron

Paleo-Conservative
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Southern Milwaukee County

I think we just had a "wet microburst"

Power flickered three times and then the internet server went out. Probably trying to reset.

Grew rapidly darker until it was literally as black as night.

Started hearing a random pop, pop, doink, dink, and then a fusillade of around one inch diameter hail poured down. I haven't been in a hail storm in years and this was amazingly -loud-.

Then it rained so hard, visibility was down to only 50 feet or so. The rain came off of the roof literally in waves.

That was so fast and so violent I'll bet it was either a microburst or a severe hail core. I didn't notice any wind damage, so we got lucky with that.

At least the power stayed on. I hate to see what the roof looks like.
 
packyderms_wife

packyderms_wife

Neither here nor there.
Tornado Warning
MIC159-072145-
/O.NEW.KGRR.TO.W.0007.240507T2114Z-240507T2145Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
514 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Eastern Van Buren County in southwestern Michigan...

* Until 545 PM EDT.

* At 514 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Dowagiac, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Decatur around 520 PM EDT.
Lawton around 525 PM EDT.
Paw Paw and Mattawan around 530 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Kendall, Gobles, Keeler, Glendale, Pine Grove, and Lawrence.

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 4207 8621 4216 8622 4242 8579 4242 8576
4223 8577 4207 8576
TIME...MOT...LOC 2114Z 232DEG 47KT 4203 8609

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

TJT
 
packyderms_wife

packyderms_wife

Neither here nor there.
Tornado Warning
MIC021-027-072145-
/O.NEW.KIWX.TO.W.0009.240507T2059Z-240507T2145Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
459 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Cass County in southwestern Michigan...
East central Berrien County in southwestern Michigan...

* Until 545 PM EDT.

* At 458 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Berrien Springs, or 8 miles north of Buchanan,
moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

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.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northern Cass and east central Berrien Counties, including the
following locations... Magician Lake, Dewey Lake, Sodus, Eau
Claire, La Grange, Indian Lake, Sandy Beach, and Wakelee.

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 4207 8622 4207 8577 4206 8576 4199 8576
4189 8640 4199 8648 4213 8622
TIME...MOT...LOC 2058Z 232DEG 37KT 4195 8637

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

MJ
 
Red Baron

Red Baron

Paleo-Conservative
_______________
Red Baron said:
Southern Milwaukee County

I think we just had a "wet microburst"

Power flickered three times and then the internet server went out. Probably trying to reset.

Grew rapidly darker until it was literally as black as night.

Started hearing a random pop, pop, doink, dink, and then a fusillade of around one inch diameter hail poured down. I haven't been in a hail storm in years and this was amazingly -loud-.

Then it rained so hard, visibility was down to only 50 feet or so. The rain came off of the roof literally in waves.

That was so fast and so violent I'll bet it was either a microburst or a severe hail core. I didn't notice any wind damage, so we got lucky with that.

At least the power stayed on. I hate to see what the roof looks like.
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Oak Creek is next to South Milwaukee

TimeSizeLocationCountyStateLatLonComments

20301001 S Oak CreekMilwaukeeWI42878790Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (MKX)
2030125South MilwaukeeMilwaukeeWI42918786Photos of hail provided via email. (MKX)
20321251 E Oak CreekMilwaukeeWI42878787Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). (MKX)
20351002 SE West Terre HauteVigoIN39448743Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (IND)
20361002 S Oak CreekMilwaukeeWI42858790Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (MKX)
 
psychgirl

psychgirl

Has No Life - Lives on TB
Red Baron said:
Southern Milwaukee County

I think we just had a "wet microburst"

Power flickered three times and then the internet server went out. Probably trying to reset.

Grew rapidly darker until it was literally as black as night.

Started hearing a random pop, pop, doink, dink, and then a fusillade of around one inch diameter hail poured down. I haven't been in a hail storm in years and this was amazingly -loud-.

Then it rained so hard, visibility was down to only 50 feet or so. The rain came off of the roof literally in waves.

That was so fast and so violent I'll bet it was either a microburst or a severe hail core. I didn't notice any wind damage, so we got lucky with that.

At least the power stayed on. I hate to see what the roof looks like.
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Our EAS is going off this minute!
Hail is in the alert ….golf ball sized.


It’s gray out, winds picking up but not too bad yet.
North of Indy, central Indiana
 
packyderms_wife

packyderms_wife

Neither here nor there.
Indiana

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
554 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

INC067-159-072230-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240507T2230Z/
Howard IN-Tipton IN-
554 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN HOWARD AND NORTHEASTERN TIPTON COUNTIES...

At 553 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Tipton, or 10 miles southeast of Kokomo, moving east
at 35 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 impacted include...
Windfall and Sharpsville.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4046 8587 4030 8586 4029 8586 4030 8611
4039 8612
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 252DEG 29KT 4033 8604

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Nield
 
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