Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Kingfisher and Canadian Counties in Central Oklahoma

Source: NOAA · 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 Kingfisher and Canadian counties until 7:00 PM CDT, featuring 60 mph winds and ping pong ball size hail.

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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 is based on radar-indicated hazards and requires immediate action to protect life and property.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers:

  • Kingfisher County in central Oklahoma
  • Northwestern Canadian County in central Oklahoma

Impacted locations include Kingfisher, Hennessey, Okarche, Calumet, Dover, and Concho.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. People and animals outdoors should seek shelter immediately to avoid injury. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect for the warned area, so residents should remain vigilant for changing conditions.

Expected Conditions

At 6:21 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles northeast of Calumet, moving north at 35 mph. The primary hazards include:

  • Hail: Ping pong ball size hail (1.50 inches), which can damage roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
  • Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, capable of causing damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The warning is effective as of 6:21 PM CDT on March 10 and is currently set to expire at 7:00 PM CDT.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Kingfisher and Canadian counties until 7:00 PM CDT, featuring 60 mph winds and ping pong ball size hail.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects Central Oklahoma. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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