Oklahoma Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/15/2026 16:20

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 6:20PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 4:20pm
Expires: 
April 15, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 620 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Mill Creek to 9 miles northeast of Rubottom. Movement was northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Ardmore, Tishomingo, Lone Grove, Dickson, Mannsville, Springer, Ravia, Mill Creek, Gene Autry, Leon, Overbrook, Rubottom, Reagan, Lake Murray, Connerville, Russett, Burneyville, and Pontotoc.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor NOAA Weather Radio, local radio stations or available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Murray; Carter; Johnston; Love; Marshall
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK