Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 5:44PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 544 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 4 miles
southwest of Arkoma, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Fort Smith... Greenwood...
Barling... Pocola...
Arkoma... Hackett...
Bonanza... Excelsior...
Fort Smith Regional Airport... Jenny Lind...
Central City... Braden...
Mill Creek... Rye Hill...
Jenson...
This includes Interstate 540 between mile markers 9 and 14.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southeastern
Oklahoma.
Area Description:
North and Central Sebastian; Northern Le Flore; Central and Southern Sequoyah
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK