Special Weather Statement Oklahoma, Texas | Effective 03/31/2026 18:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 31 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 31, 2026 - 6:00pm
Expires: 
March 31, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 759 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles northeast of Lone Wolf to near Eldorado. Movement was east at 25 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... Altus, Hobart, Snyder, Tipton, Blair, Olustee, Eldorado, Lone Wolf, Mountain Park, Roosevelt, Martha, Elmer, Headrick, Friendship, Cooperton, Altus Air Force Base, Tom Steed Reservoir, Warren, Fargo, and Humphreys.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor NOAA Weather Radio, local radio stations or available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Hardeman; Wilbarger
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK