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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Southern and Eastern US; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. 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
 
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
Tornado tracks in McCurtain County, OK, on May 1st, 2003.

 

 
 
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