Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Beckham and Roger Mills Counties in Western Oklahoma

Source: NOAA · Western 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 until 10:45 PM CST, with 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail expected.

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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 (SVW) for portions of western Oklahoma. This alert is based on radar-indicated hazards and is effective immediately.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

  • South central Roger Mills County in western Oklahoma
  • Central Beckham County in western Oklahoma

Specific locations impacted include Sayre, Erick, Texola, Delhi, and Berlin.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Residents should remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once to a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure. A Tornado Watch remains in effect for the warned area.

Expected Conditions

  • Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
  • Hail: Half dollar size hail (up to 1.25 inches) is possible, with damage to vehicles expected.
  • Storm Movement: At 9:57 PM CST, the severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles northeast of Lutie, moving northeast at 30 mph.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 9:57 PM CST on March 5 and is currently scheduled to expire at 10:45 PM CST on March 5, 2026.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of western Oklahoma until 10:45 PM CST, with 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail expected.
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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 Western Oklahoma. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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