Oklahoma Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/17/2026 20:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 10:27PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 8:27pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
At 1027 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 4 miles north of Claremore, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations in or near the path include... Claremore... Pryor... Pryor Creek... Chelsea... Salina... Oologah... Adair... Foyil... Big Cabin... Pensacola... Hoot Owl... Strang... Snowdale State Park... Bushyhead... This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 246 and 277.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for northeastern Oklahoma.
Area Description: 
Craig; Rogers; Mayes
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tulsa OK