Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 31 at 7:31PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 31, 2026 - 5:31pm
Expires:
March 31, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 731 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 3 miles northwest of Granite to 8 miles west of
Eldorado. Movement was east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and penny 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...
Altus, Hobart, Mangum, Granite, Blair, Olustee, Eldorado, Lone Wolf,
Martha, Elmer, Friendship, Altus Air Force Base, Duke, Warren,
Hester, McQueen, and Altus-Lugert Lake.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Hardeman; Wilbarger
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov