Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cotton and Jefferson Counties in Oklahoma and Clay County in Texas
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NOAA issued it on May 5, 2026, 3 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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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by NWS Norman OK for parts of Oklahoma and Texas until 7:45 PM CDT, featuring two-inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts that could cause significant damage.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm
- Affected area
- Southern Oklahoma and Northern Texas
- Issued
- May 5, 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 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern Oklahoma and Northern Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Norman OK has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the affected areas. This alert is effective from 6:59 PM CDT on April 26, 2026, until 7:45 PM CDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Southwestern Jefferson County and Southeastern Cotton County in southern Oklahoma, as well as Northern Clay County in northern Texas. Specific locations impacted include Waurika, Petrolia, Byers, Dean, Sugden, and Charlie.
What You Should Do
Remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once into the basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure. For protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect for the warned area.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include two-inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles, as well as considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 6:59 PM CDT on April 26, 2026, and ends at 7:45 PM CDT on April 26, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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