Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Custer and Dewey 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 Custer and Dewey counties until 7:45 PM CST, with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail expected.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Western and Northwestern 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 and Northwestern Oklahoma.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for north central Custer County in western Oklahoma and central Dewey County in northwestern Oklahoma. This alert was issued following radar-indicated storm activity in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers specific geographic regions including:
- North central Custer County
- Central Dewey County
Impacted locations include Taloga, Seiling, Putnam, northwestern Canton Lake, and Hucmac. At 7:01 PM CST, the storm was located 8 miles southwest of Putnam, moving northeast at 40 mph.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should be aware that a Tornado Watch remains in effect for the warned area. Shelter is advised to avoid hazards from wind and hail.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch) is anticipated, which is likely to cause damage to vehicles.
- Movement: The storm is moving northeast at a speed of 40 mph.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately as of 7:01 PM CST on March 5, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 7:45 PM CST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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