Oklahoma Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/14/2026 15:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 14 at 5:08PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 14, 2026 - 3:08pm
Expires: 
May 14, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 507 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles north of Buffalo, moving 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... Laverne, Buffalo, Freedom, May, Rosston, Alabaster Caverns State Park, Selman, and Camp Houston.
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: 
Harper; Woods; Ellis; Woodward
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov