Oklahoma Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/28/2026 11:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 1:17PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 28, 2026 - 11:17am
Expires: 
April 28, 2026 - 11:45am
Description: 
At 117 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Loco, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and penny 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... Velma, Tatums, Loco, Ratliff City, Graham, and Fox.
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: 
Stephens; Garvin; Carter
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov