Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 2:15pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 415 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
southeastern Norman, moving east 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.
Locations impacted include...
Southeastern Norman, Shawnee, Tecumseh, Pink, Etowah, Brooksville,
Macomb, southeastern Lake Thunderbird, and Little Axe.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm 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:
Cleveland; Pottawatomie
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov