Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 12:44AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 10:44pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 1243 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 5 miles south of Sterling to 3 miles east of
Sheppard AFB. Movement was southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Northern Wichita Falls, eastern Lawton, Duncan, Pauls Valley,
Purcell, Marlow, Walters, Waurika, Slaughterville, Lindsay, Healdton,
Wynnewood, Lexington, Comanche, Maysville, Rush Springs, Bray,
Fletcher, Ringling, and Temple.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Grady; McClain; Cleveland; Comanche; Stephens; Garvin; Murray; Cotton; Jefferson; Carter; Wichita; Clay
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender: