Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 10:29PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 8:29pm
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 1029 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from near Galena to 2 miles north of Quapaw to 6 miles
west of Treece. Movement was southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Miami... Baxter Springs...
Commerce... Quapaw...
Treece... Peoria...
Picher... Cardin...
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 310 and 324.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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:
Ottawa
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov