Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 14 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 14, 2026 - 2:45pm
Expires:
October 14, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 445 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 3 miles northwest of Lockett to 11 miles south
of Thalia. Movement was northeast at 20 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...
Vernon, Thalia, Lockett, and Rayland.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Hardeman; Foard; Wilbarger
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov