Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 5:33AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 3:33am
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
At 533 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles northeast of Braman, moving southeast at 15 mph.
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...
Blackwell, Tonkawa, Newkirk, Braman, Blackwell Lake, and Peckham.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Kay
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov