Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 6:55PM CDT until April 17 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 4:55pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 654 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles west of
Canton Lake, moving east at 40 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...
Fairview, Canton, Longdale, Canton Lake, Homestead, Hucmac, and
Southard.
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:
Blaine, OK; Dewey, OK; Major, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov