Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 7:56PM CDT until April 17 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 5:56pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 756 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Sunset Lake, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
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...
Bartlesville... Bigheart...
Osage Hills State Park... Bartlesville Municipal Airport...
Hulah... Okesa...
Sunset Lake... Wah Sha She State Park...
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