Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 5:29PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 529 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 5 miles northwest of Quanah to 10 miles
northwest of Crowell to 9 miles east of Paducah. Movement was
southeast at 30 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...
Quanah, Crowell, Chillicothe, Margaret, Goodlett, Medicine Mound,
Copper Breaks State Park, and Lazare.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor NOAA Weather
Radio, local radio stations or available television stations for
additional information and possible warnings from the National
Weather Service.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.
Area Description:
Hardeman; Foard
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov