Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northern McCurtain County, 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 northern McCurtain County until 9:00 AM CDT, citing threats of quarter-sized hail and high winds.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Oklahoma
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Shreveport
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 Shreveport, LA, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northern McCurtain County in southeastern Oklahoma. The alert is effective immediately and remains in place through the morning commute.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers northern McCurtain County. Impacted locations include:
- Sherwood
- Mount Herman
- Bethel
- Smithville
- Battiest
- Watson
- Pickens
- Plunketville
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to seek shelter inside a well-built structure immediately and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing large hail that can cause injury or damage. You are encouraged to report severe weather to your nearest law enforcement agency or the National Weather Service office in Shreveport.
Expected Conditions
Radar indicates a severe thunderstorm located 27 miles northwest of Broken Bow, moving east-northeast at 50 mph. The primary hazards include:
- Hail: Quarter-sized hail (up to 1.00 inch) is expected, which will likely cause damage to vehicles.
- Wind: Wind gusts are estimated to reach up to 50 MPH.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 8:14 AM CDT on March 9, 2026. The alert is scheduled to expire at 9:00 AM CDT as the storm system moves through the region.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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