Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Tulsa, OK
Issued by NWS Tulsa, OK
564 NOUS44 KTSA 281632 PNSTSA ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053>076-290445- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Tulsa OK 1132 AM CDT Tue May 28 2024 ...NWS Damage Survey for 05/25-26/2024 Tornado Event... .Overview...NWS Tulsa meteorologists continue to survey storm damage from severe thunderstorms that moved through eastern Oklahoma and northwestern Arkansas late evening 5/25 into the early morning of 5/26. A long-track supercell produced a number of tornadoes, some of which has been confirmed in the strong category (EF2 and EF3), as well as extensive straight-line wind damage from its rear flank downdraft. Some of the details for several of the tornadoes is below based on our surveys. We will continue to update this statement as we work through the details of the event through additional surveys in the coming days. .CLAREMORE OKLAHOMA TORNADO... Rating: EF3 Estimated Peak Wind: 145 to 155 mph Path Length /statute/: TBD - about 23 miles Path Width /maximum/: TBD - at least 1900 yards Fatalities: 2 Injuries: TBD - at least 4 Start Date: 05/25/2024 Start Time: 11:19 PM CDT Start Location: 8 W Claremore / Rogers County / OK End Date: 05/25/2024 End Time: 11:59 PM CDT End Location: 2 NW Pryor / Mayes County / OK Survey Summary: Details for this tornado are not finalized. This tornado developed northeast of Owasso, moved through Claremore, where numerous homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed. EF2 damage was found in Claremore, and EF3 damage was found east of Claremore. The tornado continued to produce EF2 damage as it moved into Mayes County, with extensive tree damage. It destroyed a mobile home less than a mile from the county line where two fatalities and four injuries occurred. The tornado produced EF3 damage to homes about four miles northwest of Pryor and then dissipated about two miles northwest of Pryor. This supercell produced extensive straight-line wind damage associated with the rear flank downdraft outside of the tornado track to the south. Work continues on this tornado track. .LAKE HUDSON OKLAHOMA TORNADO... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 to 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 5.7 miles Path Width /maximum/: 2000 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/26/2024 Start Time: 12:07 AM CDT Start Location: 2 NNW Salina / Mayes County / OK Start Lat/Lon: 36.3196 / -95.1669 End Date: 05/26/2024 End Time: 12:19 AM CDT End Location: 5 E Salina / Mayes County / OK End Lat/Lon: 36.3043 / -95.0676 Survey Summary: This tornado developed over Lake Hudson and moved generally east- southeast. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, homes were damaged, outbuildings were destroyed, and power poles were snapped along its path. It produced a tornadic debris signature from the KINX WSR-88D. .SALINA OKLAHOMA TORNADO... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 to 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.4 miles Path Width /maximum/: 300 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/26/2024 Start Time: 12:25 AM CDT Start Location: 1 NW Salina / Mayes County / OK Start Lat/Lon: 36.2998 / -95.1594 End Date: 05/26/2024 End Time: 12:30 AM CDT End Location: 2 SE Salina / Mayes County / OK End Lat/Lon: 36.2719 / -95.135 Survey Summary: This tornado developed just north of Salina, and moved south- southeast across town, dissipating over an inlet of Lake Hudson. The tornado damaged homes and businesses, uprooted and snapped trees, and blew down power poles. It produced a tornadic debris signature from the KINX WSR-88D. .BULL HOLLOW OKLAHOMA TORNADO... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 to 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.8 miles Path Width /maximum/: 650 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/26/2024 Start Time: 12:36 AM CDT Start Location: 6 N Leach / Delaware County / OK Start Lat/Lon: 36.3037 / -94.91460000000001 End Date: 05/26/2024 End Time: 12:39 AM CDT End Location: 8 NNE Leach / Delaware County / OK End Lat/Lon: 36.3178 / -94.8905 Survey Summary: This tornado developed over rugged terrain near Bull Hollow, moved across County Road 546, where trees were uprooted, and then moved northeast and dissipated before reaching County Road 487. It produced a tornadic debris signature from the KINX WSR-88D. .DECATOR ARKANSAS TORNADO 1... Rating: EF3 Estimated Peak Wind: 140 to 150 mph Path Length /statute/: TBD - at least 7 miles Path Width /maximum/: TBD - likely about 3000 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 2 Start Date: 05/26/2024 Start Time: 12:59 AM CDT Start Location: 2 W Cherokee City / Delaware County / OK End Date: 05/26/2024 End Time: TBD End Location: TBD / Benton County / AR Survey Summary: This tornado developed north of County Road 500 and west of S 712 Road, about a mile and a half from the state line. It damaged several homes, destroyed outbuildings, snapped and uprooted trees, and snapped power poles as it moved northeast into Arkansas, crossing near Welch Road. It intensified and widened as it moved across Coon Hollow Road and Carlton Drive, where homes and outbuildings were destroyed and tree damage was extensive. Homes were destroyed and trees were stubbed and debarked on Highway 102. The tornado likely turned north-northeast and dissipated. Ground surveys continue on this track before it will be finalized. && 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 events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ EJC/SFP