Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 1:43AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 11:43pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
At 142 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Wewoka to near Centrahoma
to 4 miles south of Russett. Movement was east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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...
Ada, Durant, Holdenville, Madill, Atoka, Tishomingo, Coalgate,
Denison, Wewoka, Kingston, Dickson, Byng, Colbert, Caddo, Allen,
Mannsville, Ravia, Stonewall, Wapanucka, and Stringtown.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Seminole; Hughes; Murray; Pontotoc; Coal; Carter; Johnston; Atoka; Marshall; Bryan
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender: