Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Craig County, OK
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for southeastern Craig County in northeastern Oklahoma until 10:15 PM CDT on August 6.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Craig County, Oklahoma
- Issued
- August 7, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tulsa OK
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Tulsa OK. Effective from August 6 at 9:33 PM CDT until August 6 at 10:15 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
Southeastern Craig County in northeastern Oklahoma, including Vinita and Ketchum. This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 281 and 293.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 9:33 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 3 miles north of Vinita, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail (1.25 inches). Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 2026-08-06T21:33:00-05:00 until 2026-08-06T22:15:00-05:00.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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