Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Oklahoma City, OK
Issued by NWS Oklahoma City, OK
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778 NOUS44 KOUN 241711 PNSOUN OKZ004>048-050>052-TXZ083>090-250515- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Norman OK 1211 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024 ...NWS Damage Survey for May 23 2024 Tornado Event... *.Overview...This survey is continuing, as additional data from aerial photography and additional data. .Duke... Rating: EF2 Estimated Peak Wind: 120 mph Path Length /statute/: 14.9 miles Path Width /maximum/: 1960 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/23/2024 Start Time: 07:04 PM CDT Start Location: 6 SSE McQueen / Jackson County / OK Start Lat/Lon: 34.5786 / -99.6567 End Date: 05/23/2024 End Time: 07:57 PM CDT End Location: 5 ESE Duke / Jackson County / OK End Lat/Lon: 34.6472 / -99.4758 Survey Summary: A large, multiple vortex tornado began near the Harmon/Jackson County line approximately 8 miles southwest of Duke. This tornado moved slowly south and southeast, finally turning north-northeast as it crossed SH34 approximately 7 miles south of Duke. The tornado grew to a little over a mile wide circulation at the widest point in the 15 mile path. Several structures were damaged, with several barns destroyed, and several homes suffering roof damage. The EF2 damage is mainly due to electric powerline poles being snapped. Most of the known structure damage was rated EF1 or lower. This survey will continue, as additional data continues to come in from aerial photos and other damage assessments. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ Smith / Fox