Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Grady and McClain Counties in Central 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 Grady and McClain Counties until 5:00 PM CST, with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail expected.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central 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 Central Oklahoma.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of central Oklahoma. This alert was issued at 4:09 PM CST following radar indications of a severe weather system moving through the area.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Central Grady County in central Oklahoma
- West central McClain County in central Oklahoma
Specific locations expected to be impacted include Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard, Tuttle, Amber, Bridge Creek, Norge, Middleberg, Tabler, Agawam, and Ninnekah.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents are advised to stay away from windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for the warned area; residents should continue to monitor local weather updates.
Expected Conditions
As of 4:09 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Norge, moving northeast at 40 mph. The following hazards have been identified:
- Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected. This may result in wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail is anticipated. Residents should expect potential hail damage to vehicles.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately as of 4:09 PM CST on March 6, 2026. The warning is currently set to expire at 5:00 PM CST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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