Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Latimer and Pittsburg Counties, 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 Latimer and Pittsburg Counties until 11:15 PM CST, featuring 60 mph winds and ping pong ball size hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Oklahoma
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tulsa
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 Southeastern Oklahoma.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Oklahoma. The alert was issued at 10:30 PM CST on March 6, 2026, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 11:15 PM CST.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following regions in southeastern Oklahoma:
- Northwestern Latimer County
- Central Pittsburg County
Specific locations in or near the path of the storm include McAlester, Canadian, Crowder, Blocker, Dow, Bache, Arrowhead State Park, Hartshorne, Haileyville, Featherston, McAlester Regional Airport, Krebs, and Alderson. At the time of the alert, the storm was located over Alderson, moving northeast at 40 mph.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. People and animals outdoors are at risk of injury. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for southeastern Oklahoma until 4:00 AM CST.
Expected Conditions
According to radar indications, the following hazards are expected:
- Hail: Ping pong ball size hail (up to 1.50 inches in diameter).
- Wind: Gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
Impacts include potential damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Wind damage to trees and structures is also likely.
Timeline
- Issued: March 6, 2026, at 10:30 PM CST
- Expiration: March 6, 2026, at 11:15 PM CST
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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