Oklahoma Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/14/2026 17:49

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 7:49PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 14, 2026 - 5:49pm
Expires: 
April 14, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 749 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Purcell, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Southeastern Norman, Purcell, Noble, Slaughterville, Lexington, Washington, and Etowah.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
McClain; Cleveland
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK