Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 4:39PM CDT until April 17 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 2:39pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 439 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of
Chester, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size 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...
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; Woodward, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov