Oklahoma Tornado Warning | Effective 04/24/2026 13:35

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 24 at 3:35PM CDT until April 24 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 24, 2026 - 1:35pm
Expires: 
April 24, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
TOROUN The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a * Tornado Warning for... North central Coal County in southeastern Oklahoma... Northeastern Pontotoc County in east central Oklahoma... Southwestern Hughes County in southeastern Oklahoma... * Until 415 PM CDT. * At 335 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 6 miles southeast of Francis, moving southeast at 20 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... Gerty.
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.
Area Description: 
Coal, OK; Hughes, OK; Pontotoc, OK
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov