Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 30 at 1:37PM CDT until April 30 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 30, 2025 - 11:37am
Expires:
April 30, 2025 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 137 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 27 miles north of Broken Bow, or 30 miles northwest of
De Queen, moving northeast at 30 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...
Smithville, Watson and Plunketville.
Instruction:
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
building away from 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.
Area Description:
McCurtain, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA