Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 2:27AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 12:27am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
At 226 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 3 miles northwest of Grady to 11 miles
southeast of Elbert. Movement was east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...
Ardmore, Henrietta, Marietta, Waurika, Lone Grove, Healdton, Wilson,
Dickson, Ringling, Ryan, Scotland, Thackerville, Windthorst, Terral,
Bellevue, Leon, Sugden, Bluegrove, Burneyville, and Grady.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Jefferson; Carter; Love; Archer; Clay
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender: