Oklahoma Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/28/2026 10:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 28, 2026 - 10:00am
Expires: 
April 28, 2026 - 10:45am
Description: 
At 1200 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 4 miles northwest of Cherokee State Park, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations in or near the path include... Miami... Vinita... Grove... Fairland... Afton... Langley... Bernice... Ketchum... Disney... Big Cabin... Pensacola... Honey Creek State Park... Cherokee State Park... Bernice State Park... Cleora... Narcissa... Cayuga... Strang... Disney Little Blue State Park... This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 273 and 309.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for northeastern Oklahoma.
Area Description: 
Craig; Ottawa; Mayes; Delaware
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tulsa OK