Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 5:47PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 3:47pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 547 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from 4 miles west of Midland to 4 miles east of
Heavener to 8 miles north of Big Cedar. Movement was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Poteau... Heavener...
Howe... Hartford...
Patterson... Hodgen...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for west central
Arkansas...and southeastern Oklahoma.
Area Description:
Southern Sebastian; Central Le Flore; Southern Le Flore
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK