Oklahoma Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/17/2026 12:28

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 2:28PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 12:28pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 228 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 6 miles east of Newkirk, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations in or near the path include... Elgin... Grainola...
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for northeastern Oklahoma.
Area Description: 
Western Osage; Northeast Osage
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov