Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 15 at 7:21PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 5:21pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 720 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking several showers and
thunderstorms across west central and southwestern Oklahoma. Strong
winds over 50 mph will be possible with these showers and storms
despite producing little rainfall and lightning. These showers and
storms were moving east at 25 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...
Elk City, Weatherford, Clinton, Sayre, Hobart, Mangum, Cordell,
Hollis, Granite, Burns Flat, Erick, Sentinel, Blair, Arapaho,
Mountain View, Dill City, Canute, Corn, Lone Wolf, and Carter.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Custer; Beckham; Washita; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov