Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 5:43PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2026 - 3:43pm
Expires:
May 4, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 543 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking ongoing and developing
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Cooperton to
near Meers and from 4 miles northeast of Manitou to near Martha.
Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lawton, Altus, Cache, Elgin, Apache, Snyder, Blair, Mountain Park,
Medicine Park, Indiahoma, Roosevelt, Manitou, Martha, Headrick,
Friendship, Cooperton, Altus Air Force Base, Meers, Tom Steed
Reservoir, and Boone.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Caddo; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov