Ada, OK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southern Oklahoma, including
the following counties, in east central Oklahoma, Pontotoc. In
southern Oklahoma, Garvin and Murray.

* WHEN...Until 215 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1113 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Ada, Wynnewood, Stratford, Roff, Fitzhugh and Vanoss.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
PONTOTOC COUNTY...

At 1112 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ada, moving northeast at 20 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 impacted include...
Ada, Byng, and Francis.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter, safe room, 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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TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED;
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
95 UNTIL 5 AM CDT SATURDAY WHICH REPLACES A PORTION OF SEVERE
THUNDERSTORM WATCH 93. THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS

IN OKLAHOMA THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 15 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

CLEVELAND             LINCOLN               MCCLAIN
OKLAHOMA              POTTAWATOMIE

IN EAST CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

PONTOTOC              SEMINOLE

IN SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA

HUGHES

IN SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA

CARTER                GARVIN                JEFFERSON
LOVE                  MURRAY                STEPHENS

IN SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA

COTTON

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADA, ARDMORE, BLANCHARD, CHANDLER,
DAVENPORT, DAVIS, DUNCAN, HOLDENVILLE, LINDSAY, MARIETTA, MEEKER,
MOORE, NEWCASTLE, NORMAN, OKLAHOMA CITY, PAULS VALLEY, PRAGUE,
PURCELL, RINGLING, RYAN, SEMINOLE, SHAWNEE, STROUD, SULPHUR,
TEMPLE, THACKERVILLE, WALTERS, WAURIKA, WELLSTON, WETUMKA,
WEWOKA, AND WYNNEWOOD.

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Oklahoma, including the following counties,
Atoka, Bryan, Caddo, Canadian, Carter, Cleveland, Coal, Comanche,
Cotton, Garvin, Grady, Hughes, Jefferson, Johnston, Kiowa,
Lincoln, Love, Marshall, McClain, Murray, Oklahoma, Pontotoc,
Pottawatomie, Seminole, Stephens and Tillman and northern Texas,
including the following counties, Archer, Clay and Wichita.

* WHEN...From 4 PM CDT this afternoon through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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