High Wind Warning Issued for Northwest Oklahoma; Gusts Up to 65 MPH Expected
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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 several Oklahoma counties, warning of damaging winds and potential power outages through Tuesday evening.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Western Oklahoma
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Norman OK
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 Western Oklahoma.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma, has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of western and northwestern Oklahoma. This alert indicates that a significant wind event is occurring or imminent, posing a threat to property and travel safety.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following counties in Oklahoma:
- Alfalfa
- Dewey
- Major
- Woods
- Roger Mills
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm.
- Stay away from windows to avoid injury from flying glass or debris.
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs when outdoors.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive, particularly if operating a high-profile vehicle.
Expected Conditions
The region is experiencing southwest winds ranging from 25 to 40 mph. Peak wind gusts are expected to reach up to 65 mph. These damaging winds are likely to blow down trees and power lines, and the National Weather Service warns that widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult due to the intensity of the crosswinds.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 8:00 PM CST this evening, February 17, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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