Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 8:44PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 6:44pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 844 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from 4 miles northeast of Edna to 3 miles northwest of
Watova. Movement was northeast at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects.
Locations in or near the path include...
Nowata... Welch...
Delaware... Bluejacket...
Lenapah... Watova...
Hollow... Pyramid Corners...
Centralia...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for northeastern
Oklahoma.
Area Description:
Nowata; Craig; Ottawa; Rogers
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov