Oklahoma Tornado Warning | Effective 04/23/2026 18:18

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 23 at 8:18PM CDT until April 23 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 23, 2026 - 6:18pm
Expires: 
April 23, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
TOROUN The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Kay County in northern Oklahoma... * Until 900 PM CDT. * At 818 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Newkirk, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * Locations impacted include... Newkirk, Kaw City, Kildare, and Kaw Lake.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter, safe room or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description: 
Kay, OK
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK