Oklahoma, Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/23/2026 23:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 1:43AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 11:43pm
Expires: 
May 24, 2026 - 12:30am
Description: 
At 143 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Olustee to 6 miles west of Lake Diversion to 8 miles southeast of Millers Creek Reservoir. Movement was east at 40 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, Altus, Vernon, Burkburnett, Frederick, Seymour, Quanah, Archer City, Iowa Park, Electra, Holliday, Snyder, Grandfield, Tipton, Chillicothe, Olustee, Scotland, Dean, Eldorado, and Mountain Park.
Instruction: 
Severe weather is not expected and no warnings are anticipated at this time. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Harmon; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Cotton; Hardeman; Foard; Wilbarger; Wichita; Knox; Baylor; Archer; Clay
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK