High Wind Warning Issued for Ellis, Harper, and Woodward Counties in Oklahoma
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for northwest Oklahoma, with damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph expected through Tuesday evening.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Northwest Oklahoma
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Norman OK
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Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northwest Oklahoma.
High Wind Warning in Effect for Northwest Oklahoma
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Norman, OK. The alert was issued on February 17 at 12:58 PM CST and remains in effect until 8:00 PM CST this evening.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following counties in Oklahoma:
- Harper County
- Ellis County
- Woodward County
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and stay away from windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs that may be downed by the wind. If you must drive, use extreme caution, as travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds are expected to reach speeds of 25 to 40 mph, with peak gusts reaching up to 60 mph. These damaging winds are likely to blow down trees and power lines, and the NWS warns that widespread power outages are expected across the region.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 8:00 PM CST on February 17, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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