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WWUS54 KTSA 261047
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
547 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

OKC037-107-261115-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240426T1115Z/
Creek OK-Okfuskee OK-
547 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 AM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL CREEK AND NORTHWESTERN OKFUSKEE COUNTIES...

At 547 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing tornadoes
that may not be visible due to heavy rain was located 5 miles west of
Welty, moving northeast at 60 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...
Okfuskee...                       Boley...
Paden...                          Castle...
Welty...                          Mason...

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 cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3562 9662 3578 9638 3556 9619 3543 9644
      3546 9644 3546 9647 3543 9650 3543 9652
      3546 9654 3544 9657 3543 9656 3542 9656
      3541 9654 3539 9654 3541 9658 3540 9661
      3542 9663
TIME...MOT...LOC 1047Z 242DEG 53KT 3561 9650

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

$$