Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 3:50PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 1:50pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 350 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 11 miles north of Loco to near Velma. Movement
was southwest at 20 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...
Duncan, Velma, and Loco.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Stephens; Jefferson; Carter
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov