Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 6:25AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 4:25am
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
At 625 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles northeast of Pink, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Shawnee, Tecumseh, Pink, Brooksville, and Bethel Acres.
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.
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:
Cleveland; Pottawatomie
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov