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City of Tonkawa, OK
Monday May 6th, 2024 :: 02:05 p.m. CDT

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City Safe Shelter will open at 4pm for dangerous weather approaching. Tonkawa Elementary - 501 N. Public. CLICK LINK

Today is a day to keep alert and stay Weather-Wise.
We will continue to update our community on Facebook and with Nixle Alerts throughout the day.

Severe Thunderstorms, with a high tornado potential, are expected today.

For real-time information about incoming severe storms, please LIKE and FOLLOW the new Facebook Page for Tonkawa Emergency Management.

The City-Wide Emergency Storm Shelters will be open at the Tonkawa Elementary School (501 N. Public Street) at approximately 4pm, today. Anyone in need of shelter can come early. The Safe Shelter at the Tonkawa High School will remain locked until there is no longer room at the Elementary School. Alerts will be sent to notify the opening of the overflow shelter at Tonkawa High School, if needed.
School Shelter Rules: No Pets- No Exceptions, No alcohol, No tobacco products. Police Officers will be on site.

Instructions:

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Address/Location
City of Tonkawa, OK
110 E Noc Dr
Tonkawa, OK 74653

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 580-628-2516

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Statement

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