Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 9:29PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 7:29pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 927 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking the leading edge of winds
from strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wellston
to Edmond to northwest Oklahoma City to near Union City. Winds of 40
to 50 mph will be possible with this gust front as it moves
southeast through the Oklahoma City metro area.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Oklahoma City, southern Edmond, Midwest City, Del City, El Reno,
Yukon, Bethany, Mustang, Choctaw, Warr Acres, The Village, Tuttle,
Harrah, Spencer, Nichols Hills, Jones, Nicoma Park, Union City,
Minco, and Luther.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Canadian; Oklahoma; Lincoln; Grady; Cleveland
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov