Oklahoma Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/18/2026 16:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 18, 2026 - 4:00pm
Expires: 
May 18, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 600 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles south of Retrop, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Sentinel, Rocky, and Retrop.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Beckham; Washita; Greer; Kiowa
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK