Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 7:27AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 5:27am
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
At 727 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from 3 miles northeast of Leach to Tahlequah. Movement
was east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and dime to 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...
Bella Vista... Tahlequah...
Siloam Springs... Gentry...
Gravette... Decatur...
Westville... West Siloam Springs...
Colcord... Kansas...
Hulbert... Watts...
Oaks... Springtown...
Christie... Peggs...
Rose... Cincinnati...
Hiwasse... Leach...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Benton; Washington; Mayes; Delaware; Cherokee; Adair
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK