Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 14 at 1:09AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 13, 2026 - 11:09pm
Expires:
October 13, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 109 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 3 miles east of Burns Flat to 3 miles north of
Hobart to 3 miles southeast of Blair. Movement was northeast at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and half inch 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, Clinton, Hobart, Cordell, Burns Flat, Sentinel, Blair, Dill
City, Corn, Roosevelt, Gotebo, Bessie, Rocky, Friendship, Tom Steed
Reservoir, Cloud Chief, Warren, and Altus Air Force Base.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Custer; Washita; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov