Oklahoma Tornado Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 17:17

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 7:17PM CDT until April 17 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 5:17pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 716 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 4 miles south of Kaw City, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations in or near the path include... Shidler... Burbank... Webb City... Apperson...
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description: 
Osage, OK
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov