Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 700 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Granite to 8 miles southwest of Gould.
Movement was northeast 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...
Hobart, Mangum, Hollis, Granite, Blair, Eldorado, Lone Wolf, Martha,
Willow, Gould, Duke, Brinkman, Hester, McQueen, and Altus-Lugert
Lake.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Hardeman
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender: