Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Carter, Garvin, Jefferson, and Stephens 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 southern Oklahoma, including Comanche and Velma, effective until 1:15 AM CST due to 60 mph winds and hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southern 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 Southern Oklahoma.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southern Oklahoma. The alert was issued at 12:26 AM CST on March 7, 2026, after radar indicated a severe storm moving through the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in southern Oklahoma:
- North central Jefferson County
- Southwestern Garvin County
- Eastern Stephens County
- Northwestern Carter County
Specific locations impacted by this storm include Comanche, Velma, Tatums, Loco, Ratliff City, Addington, and Pernell.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should seek shelter immediately to avoid potential injury from flying debris or falling trees.
Expected Conditions
According to the National Weather Service, the following conditions are expected:
- Wind: Gusts reaching up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch) is possible, which can cause damage to vehicles.
- Current Movement: At 12:26 AM CST, the storm was located 4 miles southeast of Comanche, moving northeast at 30 mph.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately as of 12:26 AM CST and is currently set to expire at 1:15 AM CST on March 7, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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