Oklahoma Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/17/2026 13:24

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 3:24PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 1:24pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 324 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northwest of Morrison, moving northeast at 35 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... Pawnee... Ralston... Blackburn... Skedee... Sooner Lake...
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for northeastern Oklahoma.
Area Description: 
Pawnee; Western Osage
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tulsa OK