Special Weather Statement Oklahoma | Effective 04/03/2026 18:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 3 at 8:53PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 3, 2026 - 6:53pm
Expires: 
April 3, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description: 
At 853 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Pocasset to 3 miles northwest of Agawam. Movement was east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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... Southern Norman, Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard, Purcell, Noble, Slaughterville, Lindsay, Lexington, Goldsby, Maysville, Dibble, Wayne, Washington, Cole, Alex, Amber, Pocasset, Norge, and Bradley.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor NOAA Weather Radio, local radio stations or available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Grady; McClain; Cleveland; Garvin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov