Oklahoma Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/15/2026 15:20

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 5:20PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 15, 2026 - 3:20pm
Expires: 
August 15, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 519 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles north of Gate to 4 miles southeast of Sitka. Movement was northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. These storms will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Harper County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Harper
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov