Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Alfalfa and Grant Counties in Northern 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 northern Oklahoma, including Wakita and Manchester, effective until 9:15 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern 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 Northern Oklahoma.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (NWS/NOAA alert type SVW). This alert is based on radar-indicated conditions and is classified as a severe meteorological event requiring immediate action.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following regions in Oklahoma:
- Northeastern Alfalfa County in northwestern Oklahoma
- Northern Grant County in northern Oklahoma
Specific locations impacted by this storm include Wakita, Manchester, Renfrow, and Waldron.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. People and animals outdoors should seek shelter immediately to avoid injury. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect for the warned area; residents should remain vigilant and monitor local weather updates.
Expected Conditions
At 8:37 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles southwest of Manchester, moving east at 40 mph. The following hazards are expected:
- Hail: Ping pong ball size hail (up to 1.50 inches), which can cause significant damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, capable of causing damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of 8:37 PM CDT on March 10, 2026. The warning is expected to expire at 9:15 PM CDT on March 10, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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