Oklahoma Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/20/2026 14:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 4:43PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 20, 2026 - 2:43pm
Expires: 
August 20, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 442 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northeast of Stonewall. This storm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Coal and east central Pontotoc Counties.
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: 
Pontotoc; Coal
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov