Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 9:44AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 7:44am
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
At 943 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 7 miles west of Poteau, moving southeast at 25 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...
Poteau... Heavener...
Panama... Wister...
Howe... Lake Wister State Park...
Big Cedar... Shady Point...
Hodgen...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Southern Sebastian; Northern Le Flore; Central Le Flore; Southern Le Flore
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK