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WFUS54 KSHV 022340
TORSHV

OKC089-030030-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
540 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern McCurtain County in southeastern Oklahoma...

* Until 630 PM CST.
    
* At 539 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Fort Towson, or 12 miles east of Hugo, moving
  northeast at 55 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

  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.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  northern McCurtain County, including the following locations...
  Wright City, Rufe, Glover, Hochatown, Valliant, Slim, Bethel,
  Battiest, Ringold and Mount Herman.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3416 9449 3396 9516 3424 9515 3425 9505
      3437 9505 3451 9481 3451 9473
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 235DEG 48KT 3403 9530 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

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