Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 7:43PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 5:43pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 743 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southeast of
Ames, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tennis ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Kingfisher and southeastern Major Counties.
Instruction:
A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can
develop quickly from severe thunderstorms.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Kingfisher, OK; Major, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender: