Oklahoma Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/18/2026 01:20

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 3:20AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 18, 2026 - 1:20am
Expires: 
April 18, 2026 - 2:00am
Description: 
At 320 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles southeast of Springer to 3 miles southeast of Lake Murray to 5 miles south of Leon. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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, Madill, Tishomingo, Marietta, Lone Grove, Kingston, Dickson, Mannsville, Ravia, Thackerville, Milburn, Overbrook, Woodville, Lake Murray, Burneyville, Lebanon, Russett, Willis, Little City, and northern Lake Texoma.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Carter; Johnston; Love; Marshall
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK