High Wind Warning Issued for Large Portions of Oklahoma and Northern Texas
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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 Sunday, with gusts up to 65 mph expected to cause power outages and hazardous travel across the region.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Oklahoma and Northern Texas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Norman
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Oklahoma and Northern Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma, has issued a High Wind Warning (Alert Code: HWW) for a significant portion of the region. This alert indicates that damaging wind conditions are likely and residents should prepare for potential impacts to property and travel.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad geographic scope including central, northern, northwest, southern, southwest, and western Oklahoma, as well as northern Texas.
Oklahoma Counties: Harper, Woods, Alfalfa, Grant, Kay, Ellis, Woodward, Major, Garfield, Noble, Roger Mills, Dewey, Custer, Blaine, Kingfisher, Logan, Payne, Beckham, Washita, Caddo, Canadian, Oklahoma, Lincoln, Grady, McClain, Cleveland, Pottawatomie, Harmon, Greer, Kiowa, Jackson, Tillman, Comanche, Stephens, Garvin, Cotton, and Jefferson.
Texas Counties: Hardeman, Foard, Wilbarger, Wichita, Knox, Baylor, Archer, and Clay.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for sustained northwest winds ranging from 30 to 40 mph. Peak wind gusts are expected to reach up to 65 mph. These damaging winds are anticipated to blow down trees and power lines, and the National Weather Service warns that widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
What You Should Do
To ensure safety during this wind event, the National Weather Service recommends the following actions:
- Remain in the lower levels of your home and stay away from windows.
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive, especially in high-profile vehicles.
- Secure loose outdoor objects that could become projectiles.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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