Oklahoma Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/28/2026 13:41

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 3:41PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 28, 2026 - 1:41pm
Expires: 
April 28, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 341 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm near Hanna, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Eufaula... Canadian... Indianola... Hanna... Stidham... Raiford... Lake Eufaula State Park... Vivian... Hitchita... Pierce... Vernon... Onapa... This includes Interstate 40 in Oklahoma between mile markers 244 and 261.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for southeastern Oklahoma. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for southeastern, northeastern and east central Oklahoma.
Area Description: 
Okfuskee; Okmulgee; McIntosh; Pittsburg
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tulsa OK