Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 3:00pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 500 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 6 miles
southwest of Lake Wister State Park, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Heavener... Howe...
Lake Wister State Park... Hodgen...
Summerfield...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southeastern
Oklahoma.
Area Description:
Central Le Flore; Southern Le Flore
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov