Oklahoma Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/18/2026 05:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 7:45AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 5:45am
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 6:15am
Description: 
At 745 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 4 miles northeast of Foraker, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Elgin... Grainola... Foraker... Pearsonia...
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Western Osage; Northeast Osage
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov