Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 5:59PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 3:59pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 559 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking the leading edge of winds
from strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles north
of Truscott to 15 miles west of Gilliland to 9 miles southeast of
Chalk. Movement was southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Benjamin, Gilliland, and Truscott.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Foard; Knox
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov