Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 1:43AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 11:43pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 142 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Putnam to near Carter.
Movement was southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 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...
Elk City, Clinton, Burns Flat, Thomas, Arapaho, Canute, Custer City,
Butler, Carter, Foss, Retrop, Foss Reservoir, and Stafford.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Custer; Beckham; Washita
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender: