Oklahoma Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 13:19

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 3:19PM CDT until April 17 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 1:19pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 318 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles southeast of Avard to 4 miles west of Sharon, moving northeast at 20 mph. The strongest storms was in the Waynoka and Little Sahara State Park area. This storm is capable of producing hail up to two inches in diameter. HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Woodward, Alva, Mooreland, Waynoka, Sharon, Dacoma, Mutual, Avard, Quinlan, Hopeton, and Bouse Junction.
Instruction: 
A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Area Description: 
Major, OK; Woods, OK; Woodward, OK
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov