Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 8:49AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 6:49am
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
At 848 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking the leading edge of winds
from strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Fort Sill
to 8 miles north of Electra to 6 miles southeast of Crowell. Movement
was southeast at 40 mph.
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...
Wichita Falls, Lawton, Duncan, Altus, Vernon, Burkburnett, Frederick,
Henrietta, Seymour, Quanah, Walters, Waurika, Archer City, Munday,
Knox City, Crowell, Benjamin, Iowa Park, Cache, and Electra.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Stephens; Cotton; Jefferson; Hardeman; Foard; Wilbarger; Wichita; Knox; Baylor; Archer; Clay
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov