Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 5:41PM CST by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 3:41pm
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 541 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 5 miles
south of Quapaw, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation
is possible.
Locations in or near the path include...
Ottawa... Quapaw...
Miami... Baxter Springs...
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 308 and 323.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CST for northeastern
Oklahoma.
Area Description:
Ottawa
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov