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WFUS54 KMAF 042041
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
341 PM CDT Sat May 4 2024

The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Winkler County in western Texas...

* Until 430 PM CDT.

* At 340 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Kermit, moving
  east at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. Near the Winkler 
           County airport, trained spotters reported a brief touch-
           down and lifting of a tornado. Another tornado may occur.

  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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Kermit around 345 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Winkler County Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3177 10324 3192 10326 3199 10281 3174 10280
TIME...MOT...LOC 2040Z 266DEG 25KT 3184 10317 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

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