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   ZCZC SPCPWOSPC ALL
   WOUS40 KWNS 190844
   ARZ000-MOZ000-OKZ000-191800-

   PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK  
   NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
   0344 AM CDT MON MAY 19 2025

   ...Severe thunderstorms expected over parts of the state of Oklahoma
   and western Ozark Plateau this afternoon and tonight...

   * LOCATIONS...
     Central and Eastern Oklahoma
     Northwest Arkansas
     Far Southwest Missouri

   * HAZARDS...
     Several tornadoes, a few intense
     Widespread large hail, some baseball size
     Scattered damaging winds

   * SUMMARY...
     Significant severe weather is likely from the central/southern
     Plains into the the Ozarks today into tonight. All severe
     weather hazards are expected, to include tornadoes (some
     potentially strong to intense), very large hail, and severe
     winds.

   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.

   &&

   ..Smith.. 05/19/2025

   $$        

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