Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 3:54PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 1:54pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 354 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 3 miles
southeast of Whitefield, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Stigler... Keota...
Mccurtain... Bokoshe...
Whitefield... Kinta...
Tamaha... Kanima...
Mc Key...
This includes Interstate 40 in Oklahoma between mile markers 297 and
302.
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 700 PM CDT for southeastern
and east central Oklahoma.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for
east central Oklahoma.
Area Description:
Haskell; Northern Le Flore; Central and Southern Sequoyah
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK
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