Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 4:23PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 2:23pm
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 423 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles northeast of Watonga, moving east at 25 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...
Watonga, Hitchcock, and Omega.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Blaine; Kingfisher
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov