Special Weather Statement 03/05/2026 17:21 Oklahoma

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 5 at 7:21PM CST by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 5, 2026 - 5:21pm
Expires: 
March 5, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 721 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 5 miles south of Texola to 10 miles northwest of Vinson. Movement was north-northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Erick, Sweetwater, and Texola.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Beckham; Harmon; Greer
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov