Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Comanche, Cotton, and Stephens Counties Until 7:30 PM

Source: NOAA · Southwestern 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 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Oklahoma, warning of golf ball-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts through 7:30 PM CDT.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
Southwestern Oklahoma
Issued
April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwestern Oklahoma.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (NWS code: SVW) for portions of southwestern and southern Oklahoma. The alert was issued at 6:37 PM CDT on March 10, 2026, based on observed conditions.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

  • Southeastern Comanche County in southwestern Oklahoma
  • Western Stephens County in southern Oklahoma
  • Northeastern Cotton County in southwestern Oklahoma

Specific locations impacted include Duncan, Marlow, Walters, Corum, northwestern Waurika Lake, Central High, Empire City, and Hulen.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should also be aware that a Tornado Watch remains in effect for the warned area.

Expected Conditions

At 6:37 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Walters, moving northeast at 30 mph. The following hazards are expected:

  • Hail: Golf ball size hail (1.75 inches), which can cause damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
  • Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may damage roofs, siding, and trees.
  • Impact: People and animals outdoors are at risk of injury.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately and will remain in effect until 7:30 PM CDT on March 10, 2026.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Oklahoma, warning of golf ball-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts through 7:30 PM CDT.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects Southwestern Oklahoma. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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