Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 4:30pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 630 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles north of Duke to 10 miles southwest of
Gould. Movement was northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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...
Altus, Mangum, Hollis, Granite, Blair, Olustee, Eldorado, Martha,
Gould, Friendship, Altus Air Force Base, Duke, Warren, Hester,
McQueen, and Altus-Lugert Lake.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Harmon; Greer; Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender: