Oklahoma Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/16/2026 21:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 16, 2026 - 9:15pm
Expires: 
August 16, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description: 
At 1114 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Canute. This storm was drifting slowly northeast. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Canute, Foss, and Foss Reservoir.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Custer; Washita
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov