Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Garfield, Grant, Kay, Noble Counties in Oklahoma
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NWS Norman OK has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of northern Oklahoma until 1:45 PM CDT on June 18, 2026, with 60 mph winds and half dollar size hail observed.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Oklahoma
- Issued
- July 21, 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 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern Oklahoma.
Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Norman OK. Effective from 12:56 PM CDT to 1:45 PM CDT on June 18, 2026. Alert level: Severe. Certainty: Observed. Urgency: Immediate.
Affected Areas
Garfield County (northeastern), Grant County (southeastern), Kay County (southwestern), and Noble County (northern) in northern Oklahoma. Locations impacted include Tonkawa, Billings, Red Rock, Marland, Hunter, and Ceres.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 12:55 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles west of Tonkawa to 4 miles northeast of Hunter, moving east-southeast at 35 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail (1.25 inches). Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees is expected.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 1:45 PM CDT on June 18, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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