Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 23 at 8:22PM CDT until April 23 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 6:22pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
GARFIELD COUNTY...
At 821 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
near Vance Air Force Base, moving east at 20 mph.
TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR SOUTHEAST ENID! This is a PARTICULARLY
DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Deadly tornado.
SOURCE...Broadcast media confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Enid, Waukomis, Breckenridge, Fairmont, and Vance Air Force Base.
Instruction:
To repeat, an extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is
on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Garfield, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov