Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 7:42PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 5:42pm
Expires:
April 14, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 742 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles south of Elgin, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Northeastern Lawton, Elgin, Fletcher, Sterling, eastern Fort Sill,
and Acme.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Grady; Comanche
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov