Special Weather Statement Oklahoma | Effective 04/03/2026 17:55

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 3 at 7:55PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 3, 2026 - 5:55pm
Expires: 
April 3, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 755 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm near Chelsea, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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... White Oak... Vinita... Big Cabin... This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 273 and 287.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern Oklahoma.
Area Description: 
Craig; Rogers
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov