Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 8 at 2:43PM CDT until May 8 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 12:43pm
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 242 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles southwest of
Kaw Lake, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Public reported ping pong ball size hail north of Ponca
City.
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.
Locations impacted include...
Ponca City, Kaw City, Kildare, and Kaw Lake.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
If on or near Kaw Lake, get away from the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 15 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Kay, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender: