Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 12:35AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2026 - 10:35pm
Expires:
May 4, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1234 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from 3 miles west of Welch to near Afton. Movement was
east 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...
Miami... Vinita...
Baxter Springs... Nowata...
Grove... Commerce...
Chelsea... Fairland...
Afton... Quapaw...
Welch... Bernice...
Bluejacket... Wyandotte...
Big Cabin... Treece...
New Alluwe... Honey Creek State Park...
Bernice State Park... Watova...
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 273 and 324.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Nowata; Craig; Ottawa; Rogers; Delaware
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender: