Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 1:45AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 11:45pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 145 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Sweetwater to 13 miles north of Erick to 9
miles northwest of Sayre. Movement was northeast at 30 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, Cheyenne, Sweetwater, Berlin, and Dempsey.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Roger Mills; Beckham
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov