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201905200713 PWO graphics
   ZCZC SPCPWOSPC ALL
   WOUS40 KWNS 200712
   OKZ000-TXZ000-201800-

   PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK  
   NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
   0212 AM CDT MON MAY 20 2019

   ...Outbreak of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms expected over
   parts of the southern Plains this afternoon and tonight...

   * LOCATIONS...
     Northwest Texas
     Western and central Oklahoma

   * HAZARDS...
     Numerous tornadoes, several intense and long track
     Widespread damaging winds, some hurricane force
     Widespread large hail, some baseball size

   * SUMMARY...
     An outbreak of tornadoes, some potentially long-track and
     violent, is expected today into this evening over portions of
     northwest Texas into western and central Oklahoma. More-isolated
     but still potentially dangerous severe weather, including
     tornadoes, is possible in surrounding parts of Texas, Oklahoma,
     Kansas, and Arkansas.

   Preparedness actions...

   Review your severe weather safety procedures for the possibility
   of dangerous weather today. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, 
   weather.gov, or other media for watches and warnings. A tornado
   watch means that conditions are favorable for tornadoes to form
   during the next several hours. If a tornado warning is issued for
   your area, move to a place of safety, ideally in a basement or
   interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.

   &&

   ..Edwards.. 05/20/2019

   $$        
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