Oklahoma Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/15/2026 13:10

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 3:10PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 1:10pm
Expires: 
April 15, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 309 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 4 miles northeast of Barnsdall, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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... Barnsdall... Ochelata... Tallant... Bartlesville... Bartlesville Municipal Airport... Okesa...
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for northeastern Oklahoma.
Area Description: 
Osage; Washington
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tulsa OK