Oklahoma Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/24/2026 15:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 5:22PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 24, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires: 
April 24, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 521 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 4 miles south of Lake Wister State Park, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Heavener... Howe... Lake Wister State Park... Hodgen... Summerfield...
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southeastern Oklahoma.
Area Description: 
Central Le Flore; Southern Le Flore
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tulsa OK