Oklahoma Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/18/2026 16:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 6:27PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 18, 2026 - 4:27pm
Expires: 
May 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 627 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Butler, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Butler and Foss Reservoir.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Dewey; Custer
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK