Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 8 at 7:42PM CDT until May 8 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 5:42pm
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 742 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Byars, moving
southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Stratford, Wanette, Byars, and Vanoss.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Garvin, OK; McClain, OK; Pontotoc, OK; Pottawatomie, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov