Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 7:57PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 5:57pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 757 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Elmer to 6 miles northeast of Electra to 5
miles west of Iowa Park. Movement was northwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Northwestern Wichita Falls, Altus, Burkburnett, Frederick, Iowa Park,
Electra, Tipton, Olustee, Davidson, Elmer, Altus Air Force Base,
Harrold, Fargo, Humphreys, Oklaunion, Sheppard AFB, Pleasant Valley,
Haynesville, and Hess.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Jackson; Tillman; Wilbarger; Wichita
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov