Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 7:14PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 5:14pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 714 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 4 miles
northeast of Octavia, moving east at 35 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...
Octavia... Big Cedar...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southeastern
Oklahoma.
Area Description:
Southern Le Flore
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender: