Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 6:49AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 4:49am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
At 649 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms extending from 28 miles north of Manchester to 12 miles
south of Idabel, or extending from 44 miles north of Clarksville to
13 miles northeast of Clarksville, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 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...
Broken Bow, Wright City, Valliant, Millerton, Garvin, Glover,
Golden, Oak Hill, Holly Creek, Mount Herman, Bethel, Slim,
Sherwood, Hochatown, Ringold, Farmers Hill, Rufe, Battiest and
Pickens.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
McCurtain; Red River
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: