Oklahoma Tornado Warning | Effective 04/23/2026 20:57

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 23 at 10:57PM CDT until April 23 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 23, 2026 - 8:57pm
Expires: 
April 23, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description: 
At 1057 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Lake Mcmurtry, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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 impacted include... Stillwater, Glencoe, and Lake Mcmurtry.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter, safe room, 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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description: 
Noble, OK; Payne, OK
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov