Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 5 at 8:13PM CST until March 5 at 8:30PM CST by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 6:13pm
Expires:
March 5, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 812 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northeast
of Orion, moving northeast at 30 mph. In addition to this Severe
Thunderstorm Warning, a Tornado Warning is also in effect with this
storm.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Orion.
Instruction:
A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can
develop quickly from severe thunderstorms.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Major, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov