Oklahoma Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/26/2026 16:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 6:58PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 26, 2026 - 4:58pm
Expires: 
April 26, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 658 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm near Kaw City, moving northeast at 25 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... Shidler... Burbank... Grainola... Foraker... Pearsonia... Eastern Kaw Lake... Webb City... Apperson...
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 midnight CDT for northeastern Oklahoma.
Area Description: 
Western Osage
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov