Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 2:42AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 12:42am
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
At 242 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles south of Aetna to near Harmon. Movement
was east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and pea size 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...
Woodward, Arnett, Mooreland, Gage, Fargo, Fort Supply, Freedom,
Sharon, Alabaster Caverns State Park, Selman, Quinlan, Tangier, and
Camp Houston.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Harper; Woods; Ellis; Woodward
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov