Oklahoma Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/16/2026 17:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 7:40PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 16, 2026 - 5:40pm
Expires: 
August 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 740 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Goldsby. This storm was nearly stationary. 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... Southwestern Norman, Newcastle, Noble, and Goldsby.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
McClain; Cleveland
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov