Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Beckham and Roger Mills Counties in 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 western Oklahoma, including Elk City and Sayre, effective until 9:00 PM CST.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Western 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 Western Oklahoma.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of western Oklahoma. This alert was issued by NWS Norman OK at 8:09 PM CST on March 5, 2026, and remains in effect until 9:00 PM CST.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in western Oklahoma:
- Southeastern Roger Mills County
- Northeastern Beckham County
Specific locations impacted by this storm include Elk City, Sayre, Hammon, and Berlin.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should remain vigilant as a Tornado Watch also remains in effect for the warned area.
Expected Conditions
At 8:09 PM CST, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located near Sayre, moving northeast at 35 mph. The following hazards have been identified:
- Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Half dollar size hail (up to 1.25 inches). Hail damage to vehicles is expected.
Timeline
The alert became effective at 8:09 PM CST and is expected to expire at 9:00 PM CST on March 5, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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