Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 5:41PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 3:41pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 541 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from 4 miles northwest of Siloam Springs to 4 miles
south of Scraper to 6 miles northwest of Cherokee Landing State Park.
Movement was northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation
is possible.
Locations in or near the path include...
Westville... Christie...
Northwest Arkansas Regional Air...Cincinnati...
Decatur... Ballard...
Wedington... Gallitin...
Scraper... Twin Oaks...
Centerton... Baron...
Natural Falls State Park... Gentry...
Lake Francis... Tahlequah...
Eldon... Proctor...
Fairmount... Highfill...
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 91 and 93.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for northwestern
Arkansas...and northeastern and east central Oklahoma.
Area Description:
Benton; Washington; Delaware; Cherokee; Adair
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK