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Sunday, October 10, 2021

10/10/2021 Oklahoma Tornado Warning 1


Update: the National Weather Service canceled this Tornado Warning. To be aware of weather alerts at any time, visit Weather.gov and the National Weather Service Twitter pages linked at the top right.

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
601 PM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021

Comanche OK-Kiowa OK-
601 PM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT FOR NORTHWESTERN COMANCHE AND EAST CENTRAL KIOWA COUNTIES...

At 601 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles south of Cooperton, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and three inch hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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 impacted include...
Cooperton, Tom Steed Reservoir and northwestern Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter, safe room, 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.

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...3.00 IN

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