Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 7:15pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 914 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from 5 miles east of Chetopa to 4 miles east of New
Alluwe. Movement was east at 45 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...
Miami... Vinita...
Baxter Springs... Commerce...
Fairland... Afton...
Quapaw... Welch...
Bernice... Bluejacket...
Treece... Cleora...
White Oak... Narcissa...
Ottawa... Peoria...
Picher... Cardin...
Hollow... Pyramid Corners...
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 280 and 324.
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:
Craig; Ottawa; Delaware
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov