Thursday, May 18, 2017

Tornado warning issued for northeast Oklahoma counties

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.

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