Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 9:58PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 7:58pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 957 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm over
Sperry, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Tulsa... Claremore...
Owasso... Skiatook...
Collinsville... Verdigris...
Sperry... Oologah...
Ramona... Foyil...
Avant... Talala...
Vera... Turley...
Tiawah... Bushyhead...
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 241 and 260.
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:
Washington; Tulsa; Rogers; Mayes; Northeast Osage; Southeast Osage
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov