Oklahoma Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/25/2026 15:14

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 5:14PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 25, 2026 - 3:14pm
Expires: 
April 25, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 514 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Stratford, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 30 mph and nickel size 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... Ada, Stratford, Byng, Stonewall, Francis, Fitzhugh, and Vanoss.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor NOAA Weather Radio, local radio stations or available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Seminole; Garvin; Pontotoc
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov