Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/26/2026 14:47

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 4:47PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 26, 2026 - 2:47pm
Expires: 
April 26, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 446 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a rapidly developing thunderstorm 7 miles west of Iowa Park, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Wichita Falls, Burkburnett, Iowa Park, Electra, Sheppard AFB, Pleasant Valley, and Cashion.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify quickly, 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: 
Wichita
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK