Draft:Tornado outbreak of November 2–5, 2024
 | This article documents an ongoing tornado outbreak. Information may change rapidly as the event progresses, and initial news reports may be unreliable. The latest updates to this article may not reflect the most current information. (November 2024) |
 The system responsible for the outbreak, as seen on true color satellite data on November 4 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 day |
| Tornado outbreak | |
| Tornadoes | >6 |
| Maximum rating | EF3+ tornado |
| Duration | Ongoing |
| Highest winds | 92 mph (148 km/h) Lea County, New Mexico on November 2[1] |
| Largest hail | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) Sanderson, Texas on November 2[1] |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 11+ |
| Areas affected | West South Central states |
Part of the Tornadoes of 2024 | |
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Starting on November 2, 2024, a currently ongoing tornado outbreak took place across the South-Central United States. The outbreak, late in the 2024 tornado season, produced over multiple intense tornadoes across Oklahoma and Texas, resulting in 11 injuries.
November 2
[edit]Meteorological synopsis
[edit]On November 1, a conditionally severe shortwave trough developed in the late evening across Arizona into New Mexico,[2] which set the stage for the development of a mesoscale convective system the next day.[3] On November 2, the Storm Prediction Center outlined a Slight (2/5) risk for severe weather over southwest Oklahoma, western Texas, and extreme southeastern New Mexico. A threat primarily existed for large hail, with gusty winds and tornadoes being possible, where outflow from the weak thunderstorms earlier in the day moved into the Permian Basin.
A trough existed over California and moved into the Four Corners. The storm mode was expected to converge into a squall line as the evening continued, with the potential for severe conditions to persist overnight into Oklahoma being noted.[4] At 1930Z, a tornado watch was issued in New Mexico and Texas, where supercells were expected to develop and bring large hail up to 2.5 in (6.4 cm) and severe wind gusts of up to 70 mph (110 km/h), with tornadic potential being likely to develop later that evening.[5] That evening, tornadoes developed in rural Lea County, New Mexico, but most severe impacts occured after midnight. After dark, forecasters noted airmass recovery on the back side of an outflow boundary over Texas, as well as the possibility of semi-discrete supercells that did develop being capable of all hazards if they extended to the surface.[6]
November 3
[edit]November 4
[edit]A deep trough was located over the southern Rocky Mountains, with ample moisture located in east-central Oklahoma and parts of north TX. The Storm Prediction Center issued an Enhanced(3/5) risk for parts of Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Missouri, warning of damaging winds, hail, and potentially strong tornadoes.[7]
Meteorological synopsis
[edit]Impact
[edit]Confirmed tornadoes
[edit]| EFU | EF0 | EF1 | EF2 | EF3 | EF4 | EF5 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
November 2
[edit]| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFU | NW of Eunice | Lea | NM | 32°32′N 103°15′W / 32.53°N 103.25°W | 22:04–22:08 | 1.29 mi (2.08 km) | [to be determined] |
| A weak tornado was observed over open fields near Oil Center, causing no known damage.[8] This is the first tornado ever documented in New Mexico in the month of November.[9] | |||||||
| EFU | E of Eunice | Lea | NM | 32°27′N 103°25′W / 32.45°N 103.41°W | 23:50–00:07 | 6.27 mi (10.09 km) | [to be determined] |
| A photogenic, highly-visible elephant-trunk tornado traveled slowly over open terrain, causing no damage. It was documented by numerous storm chasers.[8] | |||||||
November 3
[edit]| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF3 | Eastern Oklahoma City | Cleveland, Oklahoma | OK | 35°22′N 97°26′W / 35.36°N 97.44°W | 06:20–06:25 | 2.4 mi (3.9 km) | 300 yd (270 m) |
| An EF3 tornado has been confirmed by NWS Norman. Preliminary information.[8][10] | |||||||
| EF1 | NE of Byers | Clay | TX | 34°05′N 98°10′W / 34.09°N 98.17°W | 06:41–06:44 | 2.1 mi (3.4 km) | 100 yd (91 m) |
| A home lost part of its roof.[10] | |||||||
| EF3 | SE of Comanche to NW of Velma | Stephens | OK | 34°20′N 97°56′W / 34.34°N 97.93°W | 07:08–07:35 | 17.63 mi (28.37 km) | 500 yd (460 m) |
| An EF3 tornado has been confirmed by NWS Norman. Preliminary information.[10] | |||||||
| EF1 | NNE of Blanchard to N of Newcastle | McClain | OK | 35°10′N 97°38′W / 35.17°N 97.64°W | 07:18–07:23 | 6.9 mi (11.1 km) | 175 yd (160 m) |
| Significant damage was inflicted at the Newcastle Elementary school gymnasium, where awnings were damaged along with portions of the roof.[10] | |||||||
| EF3 | WSW of Newalla to WSW of Harrah to N of Warwick | Oklahoma, Lincoln | OK | 35°24′N 97°14′W / 35.40°N 97.24°W | 07:57–08:28 | 25.07 mi (40.35 km) | [to be determined] |
| An EF3 tornado has been confirmed by NWS Norman. Preliminary information.[10] | |||||||
| EF0 | WSW of Kellyville | Creek | OK | 35°54′58″N 96°19′16″W / 35.916°N 96.321°W | 09:46–09:52 | 4.6 mi (7.4 km) | 400 yd (370 m) |
| Several outbuildings were severely damaged, a couple trees were uprooted, numerous large tree limbs were snapped and power poles were blown down.[11] | |||||||
November 4
[edit]| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF1 | NW of Boxelder to NW of Annona | Red River | TX | 33°31′N 94°49′W / 33.51°N 94.81°W | 23:40–23:47 | 7.81 mi (12.57 km) | 275 yd (251 m) |
| An erratic tornado caused damage to numerous trees, some of which had their branches snapped or were uprooted.[8] | |||||||
| EF0 | N of Elsey | Stone | MO | 36°51′23″N 93°33′17″W / 36.8563°N 93.5548°W | 00:15–00:20 | 1.4 mi (2.3 km) | 50 yd (46 m) |
| The roof of an outbuilding was lifted, trees were uprooted, a storage shed had its roof tossed and more roof damage occurred to a church and a home. Some large tree branches were snapped as well.[12] | |||||||
| EF0 | W of Truxton | Montgomery | MO | 38°59′N 91°18′W / 38.98°N 91.3°W | 03:28–03:30 | 1.9 mi (3.1 km) | [to be determined] |
| A brief tornado produced sporadic tree damage and lofted crop debris.[13] | |||||||
| EF0 | N of Foristell to N of Flint Hill | St. Charles, Lincoln | MO | 38°54′N 90°52′W / 38.9°N 90.87°W | 03:39–03:49 | 6.1 mi (9.8 km) | 75 yd (69 m) |
| This weak tornado damaged several trees, a pole barn and inflicted minor damage to a residence.[13] | |||||||
November 5
[edit]| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF1 | SW of Basile | Acadia, Evangeline | LA | 30°28′31″N 92°37′20″W / 30.4752°N 92.6223°W | 14:07–14:11 | 1 mi (1.6 km) | 15 yd (14 m) |
| A tornado initially damaged a few trees, rolled a camper and ripped an awning off a house. A meat market was then struck, injuring three people. A cinder block wall fell over and the market lost a quarter of its roofing. An old barn behind the market was damaged. Minor tree and power pole damage continued for a short bit afterwards before the tornado lifted.[14] | |||||||
| EF1 | N of Kaplan to S of Rayne | Vermilion, Lafayette, Acadia | LA | 30°06′42″N 92°18′00″W / 30.1118°N 92.3001°W | 14:41–14:50 | 5.08 mi (8.18 km) | 300 yd (270 m) |
| A garage was destroyed and a mobile home was shifted off its foundation and part of a roof of a home was removed. Another old frame home was completely destroyed.[15] | |||||||
Non-tornadic effects
[edit]West of Salem, Missouri, 48 hour rainfall totals reached 18.52 in (47.0 cm).[16]
Aftermath
[edit]Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency for parts of Oklahoma.[17]
See also
[edit]- Tornado outbreak of November 4–5, 2022
- Tornado outbreak of May 20–21, 2019
- Tornado outbreak sequence of May 19–27, 2024
- Tornado outbreak sequence of May 21–26, 2011
Notes and references
[edit]Notes
[edit]Footnotes
[edit]- ^ a b "241102's Storm Reports (20241102 1200 UTC - 20241103 1159 UTC)". Storm Prediction Center. 2 November 2024. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ "Mesoscale Discussion 2179". Storm Prediction Center. 1 November 2024.
- ^ "Mesoscale Discussion 2180". Storm Prediction Center. 2 November 2024.
- ^ "Nov 2, 2024 1630 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook". Storm Prediction Center. 2 November 2024.
- ^ "Tornado Watch 698". Storm Prediction Center. 2 November 2024.
- ^ "Mesoscale Discussion 2185". Storm Prediction Center. 2 November 2024.
- ^ "Storm Prediction Center Nov 4, 2024 1630 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook". www.spc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ a b c d Various National Weather Service offices (2024). "Damage Assessment Toolkit" (Interactive map and database). DAT. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
- ^ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Storm Events Database (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma (November 4, 2024). NWS Damage Survey for 11/3/24 Tornado Event - Update # 1 (Report). National Weather Service. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ National Weather Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma (November 3, 2024). NWS Tulsa Damage Survey for 11/3/2024 Tornado Event (Report). National Weather Service. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ National Weather Service in Springfield, Missouri (November 5, 2024). NWS Damage Survey for 11/04/2024 Tornado Event - Update #1 (Report). National Weather Service. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ a b National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri (November 5, 2024). NWS Damage Survey for 11/04/2024 Tornado Event (Report). National Weather Service. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ National Weather Service in Lake Charles, Louisiana (November 5, 2024). NWS Damage Survey for 11/05/2024 Tornado Event (Report). National Weather Service. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ National Weather Service in Lake Charles, Louisiana (November 5, 2024). NWS Damage Survey for 11/05/24 Tornado Event (Report). National Weather Service. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ "48hr Precipitation Reports". National Weather Service Springfield, Missouri. 5 November 2024.
- ^ Stitt, Kevin (November 3, 2024). "Executive Department Executive Order 2024-27" (PDF). Retrieved November 4, 2024.
External links
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