Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Atoka and Coal Counties in Southeastern 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 Atoka and Coal counties until 10:00 PM CST, citing 60 mph winds and half dollar size hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern 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 Southeastern Oklahoma.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southeastern Oklahoma. The alert was issued at 9:21 PM CST and remains in effect until 10:00 PM CST.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following regions in southeastern Oklahoma:
- Southeastern Coal County
- Northeastern Atoka County
Specific locations impacted include Atoka, Stringtown, Wardville, Atoka Reservoir, and Chockie.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents should remain vigilant as a Tornado Watch also remains in effect for the warned area.
Expected Conditions
According to radar indications, a severe thunderstorm was located near Atoka at 9:21 PM, moving northeast at 50 mph. The following hazards are expected:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which are likely to cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Half dollar size hail (up to 1.25 inches), which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately as of 9:21 PM CST and is scheduled to expire at 10:00 PM CST on March 6, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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