Oklahoma Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/09/2026 18:26

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 8:26PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 9, 2026 - 6:26pm
Expires: 
May 9, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 826 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles southeast of Faxon, moving east at 35 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... Walters, Geronimo, Temple, Faxon, Corum, and northwestern Waurika Lake.
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: 
Comanche; Stephens; Cotton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov