Oklahoma Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/23/2026 21:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 11:23PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 23, 2026 - 9:23pm
Expires: 
April 23, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description: 
At 1123 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Edna to 8 miles southwest of Welch to 2 miles west of Chelsea. Movement was east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Miami... Vinita... Commerce... Chelsea... Afton... Quapaw... Welch... Bernice... Bluejacket... Treece... New Alluwe... White Oak... Narcissa... Picher... Cardin... Hollow... Pyramid Corners... Centralia... This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 277 and 312.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for northeastern Oklahoma.
Area Description: 
Nowata; Craig; Ottawa; Rogers; Delaware
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tulsa OK