Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 9:43PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 7:43pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 942 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from 2 miles southeast of Baxter Springs to 3 miles
east of Vinita. Movement was east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Miami... Baxter Springs...
Commerce... Fairland...
Afton... Quapaw...
Bluejacket... Wyandotte...
Treece... Narcissa...
Ottawa... Peoria...
Picher... Cardin...
Twin Bridges State Park...
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 289 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov