BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Tulsa OK 1101 PM CDT THU MAY 18 2017 The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Delaware County in northeastern Oklahoma... Southeastern Mayes County in northeastern Oklahoma... Northeastern Wagoner County in northeastern Oklahoma... Northwestern Cherokee County in east central Oklahoma... * Until 1145 PM CDT * At 1101 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms with strong low level rotation that could produce tornadoes at any time were located along a line extending from 6 miles north of Wagoner to 7 miles west of Peggs to 5 miles north of Hulbert, moving northeast at 50 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 in or near the path include... Locust Grove... Salina... Hulbert... Hoot Owl... Peggs... Rose... Leach... Sportsmen Acres Community... Spavinaw State Park... Mazie... Snowdale State Park... Lost City... Murphy... 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.
This blog features observations from Randy Turner, a former teacher, newspaper reporter and editor. Send news items or comments to rturner229@hotmail.com
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Tornado warning issued for northeast Oklahoma counties
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