Oklahoma Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/26/2026 15:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 5:23PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 26, 2026 - 3:23pm
Expires: 
May 26, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 523 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Headrick to 5 miles northeast of Manitou to 6 miles west of Chattanooga. Movement was north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Snyder, Mountain Park, Indiahoma, Roosevelt, Manitou, Headrick, Friendship, Warren, Tom Steed Reservoir, and Altus Air Force Base.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov