Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 25 at 5:18PM CDT until April 25 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 25, 2026 - 3:18pm
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 518 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles northwest of
Lake Wister State Park, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Golf 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 in or near the path include...
Poteau... Heavener...
Wister... Howe...
Lake Wister State Park... Hodgen...
Summerfield...
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southeastern
Oklahoma.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Le Flore, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov