Oklahoma Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/09/2026 14:49

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 4:49PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 9, 2026 - 2:49pm
Expires: 
May 9, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 448 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Sayre, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and pea 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... Elk City, Sayre, and Berlin.
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: 
Roger Mills; Beckham
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov