< Arkansas, Oklahoma Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/08/2026 18:15

Arkansas, Oklahoma Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/08/2026 18:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 8, 2026 - 6:15pm
Expires: 
May 8, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 814 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm over Westville, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations in or near the path include... Fayetteville... Farmington... Prairie Grove... Lincoln... Westville... Christie... Strickler... Cincinnati... Baron... Prairie Grove Battlefield State... Walnut Grove... Ballard... Clyde... Wedington... Rhea... Canehill... Hogeye... Summers... Morrow... Viney Grove...
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern Oklahoma.
Area Description: 
Washington; Adair
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tulsa OK