Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 3:53AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 1:53am
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
At 353 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 4 miles northwest of Sheppard AFB to 4 miles
south of Iowa Park to 4 miles northeast of Lake Kickapoo to 7 miles
southeast of Archer City. Movement was east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Wichita Falls, Burkburnett, Archer City, Iowa Park, Holliday,
Scotland, Dean, Randlett, Windthorst, Sheppard AFB, Mankins,
southwestern Lake Arrowhead, Lake Kickapoo, Lakeside City, Pleasant
Valley, Taylor, Shannon, and Cashion.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Cotton; Wichita; Archer; Clay
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender: