Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 7:44AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 5:44am
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 743 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Lone Wolf to 9 miles
northeast of Kirkland. Movement was southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size 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...
Altus, Elk City, Hobart, Mangum, Quanah, Hollis, Crowell, Granite,
Snyder, Sentinel, Tipton, Blair, Chillicothe, Olustee, Eldorado, Lone
Wolf, Mountain Park, Carter, Roosevelt, and Martha.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Beckham; Washita; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Hardeman; Foard; Wilbarger
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov