Oklahoma Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/20/2026 15:52

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 5:52PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 20, 2026 - 3:52pm
Expires: 
August 20, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 551 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles southwest of Fittstown, 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... Connerville and Pontotoc.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Pontotoc; Johnston
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov