Oklahoma Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/18/2026 02:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 4:18AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 18, 2026 - 2:18am
Expires: 
April 18, 2026 - 2:45am
Description: 
At 418 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Blue, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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... Caddo, Bokchito, Bennington, Kenefic, Armstrong, Blue, and Utica.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Atoka; Bryan
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK