Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 11:52PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 9:52pm
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 1152 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Lindsay to 6 miles southeast of Sterling.
Movement was south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and nickel 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...
Northeastern Lawton, Duncan, Chickasha, Blanchard, Pauls Valley,
Purcell, Sulphur, Marlow, Davis, Walters, Lindsay, Wynnewood, Elgin,
Comanche, Apache, Geronimo, Maysville, Rush Springs, Bray, and
Fletcher.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor NOAA Weather
Radio, local radio stations or available television stations for
additional information and possible warnings from the National
Weather Service.
Area Description:
Caddo; Grady; McClain; Comanche; Stephens; Garvin; Murray; Pontotoc; Cotton; Jefferson; Carter; Clay
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender: