Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 8:26AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 6:26am
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
At 825 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Warren to near Goodlett. Movement was
southeast at 20 mph. Outflow ahead of storms will bring gusty winds
with gusts to 40 mph before rain arrives.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Northwestern Lawton, Altus, Vernon, Frederick, Mangum, Quanah,
Hollis, Crowell, Cache, Granite, Snyder, Tipton, Blair, Chillicothe,
Olustee, Eldorado, Lone Wolf, Mountain Park, Indiahoma, and Davidson.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Hardeman; Foard; Wilbarger; Knox
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov