Oklahoma Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/24/2026 13:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 24, 2026 - 1:45pm
Expires: 
April 24, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 344 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 3 miles north of Lequire, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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... Stigler... Keota... Mccurtain... Mc Curtain... Lequire... Milton...
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southeastern Oklahoma.
Area Description: 
Haskell; Northern Le Flore; Central Le Flore
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov