Oklahoma Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/15/2026 14:44

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 4:44PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 2:44pm
Expires: 
April 15, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 444 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Comanche, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and nickel 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... Duncan, Marlow, Comanche, Bray, and Empire City.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor NOAA Weather Radio, local radio stations or available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Stephens
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov