Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Kay County, Oklahoma
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NOAA issued it on May 1, 2026, 3 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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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for southeastern Kay County until 10:00 PM CDT, featuring 60 mph wind gusts and half-dollar sized hail that could cause damage.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Oklahoma
- Issued
- May 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Norman OK
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Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern Oklahoma.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Kay County
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. It is effective from 9:13 PM CDT until 10:00 PM CDT on April 23, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects southeastern Kay County in northern Oklahoma, including Ponca City, Kaw City, and southwestern Kaw Lake.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect for the warned area.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail, which is 1.25 inches in diameter. This could result in hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 9:13 PM CDT on April 23, 2026, and ends at 10:00 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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