Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 14 at 7:53AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 14, 2026 - 5:53am
Expires:
October 14, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 752 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mangum, moving east at 40 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...
Hobart, Mangum, Granite, Sentinel, Lone Wolf, Willow, Brinkman, and
Altus-Lugert Lake.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Washita; Greer; Kiowa
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov