Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 19 at 12:44AM CDT until May 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 10:44pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 1244 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles east of Chilocco to 4 miles northwest of
Kildare to 3 miles south of Tonkawa, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar 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...
Ponca City, Blackwell, Tonkawa, Newkirk, Kaw City, Kildare, Chilocco,
Kaw Lake, Hardy, and Peckham.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Kay, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov