Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 12:09AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 10:09pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 1209 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from 5 miles northeast of Peggs to near Tahlequah to 4
miles northwest of Pumpkin Center. Movement was east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Tahlequah... Stilwell...
Westville... West Siloam Springs...
Watts... Oaks...
Adair State Park... Eldon...
Proctor... Christie...
Maryetta... Cookson...
Cherokee Landing State Park... Scraper...
Bunch... Baron...
Ballard... Natural Falls State Park...
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:
Delaware; Cherokee; Adair
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender: