Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 5 at 9:23PM CST until March 5 at 10:15PM CST by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 7:23pm
Expires:
March 5, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
TOROUN
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Alfalfa County in northwestern Oklahoma...
* Until 1015 PM CST.
* At 922 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located near Helena, moving northeast at 20 mph. This storm
will approach Jet and Great Salt Plains Lake State Park.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris
may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile
homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete
destruction is possible.
* Locations impacted include...
Helena, Jet, and Great Salt Plains Lake.
Instruction:
To repeat, an extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is
on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm
shelter, safe room or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Alfalfa, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov