Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central and Western Oklahoma
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NWS Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for eight Oklahoma counties until 1:30 AM CDT June 22, with destructive storms producing 80 mph winds and quarter-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Western Oklahoma
- Issued
- July 31, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Norman OK
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central and Western Oklahoma.
Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Norman OK. Effective from June 22 at 12:43 AM CDT until June 22 at 1:30 AM CDT. Alert code: SVROUN. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Observed.
Affected Areas
Blaine County, Caddo County, Canadian County, Custer County, Dewey County, Garfield County, Kingfisher County, and Major County in Oklahoma. Locations impacted include Watonga, Kingfisher, Fairview, Hennessey, Waukomis, Geary, Okarche, Okeene, Thomas, Canton, Calumet, Dover, Drummond, Longdale, Ames, Hitchcock, Bridgeport, Greenfield, Loyal, and Oakwood.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. Seek shelter now inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
At 12:42 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 3 miles south of Lahoma to 3 miles south of Okeene to near Fay, moving east at 45 mph. Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Impacts include flying debris dangerous to those without shelter, heavy damage to mobile homes, considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles, extensive tree damage, and power outages.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from June 22 at 12:43 AM CDT until June 22 at 1:30 AM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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