Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 9:01PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 7:01pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 901 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 5 miles
east of Ralston, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Pawhuska... Fairfax...
Barnsdall... Wynona...
Pershing... Nelagoney...
Tallant...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for
northeastern Oklahoma.
Area Description:
Western Osage; Northeast Osage; Southeast Osage
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov