Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 24 at 7:09PM CDT until April 24 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 5:09pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 709 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 30
miles north of Broken Bow to 25 miles north of Manchester, or along a
line from 35 miles northwest of De Queen to 40 miles north of
Clarksville, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Mount Herman, Sherwood, Bethel, Battiest, Hochatown, Smithville,
Watson, Ringold, Plunketville and Rufe.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds and
large hail.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT Friday for a
portion of southeast Oklahoma.
Area Description:
McCurtain, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: