Oklahoma Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/08/2026 00:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 2:17AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 8, 2026 - 12:17am
Expires: 
June 8, 2026 - 12:45am
Description: 
At 216 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Chetopa, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations in or near the path include... Welch...
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 AM CDT for northeastern Oklahoma.
Area Description: 
Craig; Ottawa
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov