Fall-Like Temperatures, Rain and Light Snow From the Upper Midwest to the Northeast; Elevated Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains

Cooler temperatures, rain and light snow are forecast for the Midwest and portions of the Eastern U.S. early this week as a cold front progresses through. Gusty winds will bring elevated fire weather conditions to southern Kansas, northwest Texas and Oklahoma today. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will then be possible across South Dakota and Nebraska Wednesday. Read More >

Overview

Severe thunderstorms brought tornadoes to McCurtain County in Southeast Oklahoma on May 1st, 2003. One tornado, rated F0, affected areas near Battiest. Another tornado, rated F2, impacted Broken Bow. Below is a summary of the tornadoes that were confirmed by National Weather Service officials.

TOTAL TORNADO COUNT = 2

F0 = 1

F2 = 1

Tornado Table

Graphics

TOR. #	START POINT	RATING	FATALITIES/ INJURIES	REMARKS
#1	Battiest, McCurtain County, OK	F0	None	A barn roof was partially torn off, and some sheet metal was tossed around. A few trees were also uprooted.
#2	Broken Bow, McCurtain County, OK	F2	None	Two new frame homes under construction had roofs torn off. A total of 30 to 40 wood frame homes sustained roof and frame damage, and had windows broken. One home was destroyed. Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped. Several power poles were blown down.

Tornado tracks in McCurtain County, OK, on May 1st, 2003.

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Fall-Like Temperatures, Rain and Light Snow From the Upper Midwest to the Northeast; Elevated Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains

May 1, 2003: Tornadoes in McCurtain County