Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 9:28AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 7:28am
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
At 927 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking the leading edge of winds
from strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles north
of Cookietown to 4 miles northwest of Holliday to 4 miles southeast
of Vera. Movement was southeast at 35 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, Altus, Vernon, Burkburnett, Frederick, Henrietta,
Seymour, Quanah, Walters, Archer City, Munday, Knox City, Crowell,
Benjamin, Iowa Park, Electra, Holliday, Grandfield, Temple, and
Tipton.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Harmon; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Cotton; Jefferson; Hardeman; Foard; Wilbarger; Wichita; Knox; Baylor; Archer; Clay
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov