Oklahoma Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/20/2026 14:30

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 20, 2026 - 2:30pm
Expires: 
August 20, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 430 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 22 miles north of Broken Bow, or 29 miles northwest of De Queen, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Hochatown and Sherwood.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
McCurtain
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov