Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 10:41PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 8:41pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1040 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Mountain View to 3 miles southeast of
Duke. Movement was east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Altus, Anadarko, Hobart, Carnegie, Blair, Mountain View, Fort Cobb,
Lone Wolf, Mountain Park, Gracemont, Roosevelt, Gotebo, Martha,
Headrick, Friendship, Cooperton, Altus Air Force Base, Tom Steed
Reservoir, Cloud Chief, and Warren.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Washita; Caddo; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Comanche
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov