Oklahoma Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/24/2026 14:31

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 4:31PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 24, 2026 - 2:31pm
Expires: 
April 24, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 431 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 4 miles west of Haywood, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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... Kiowa... Savanna... Ashland... Haywood... Arpelar...
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 southeastern Oklahoma.
Area Description: 
Pittsburg
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tulsa OK