Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeastern Atoka County, Oklahoma

Source: NOAA · Southeastern Oklahoma

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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Atoka County until 8:00 AM CDT, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail expected.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
Southeastern 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 Southeastern Oklahoma.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Atoka County in southeastern Oklahoma. The alert was issued at 7:14 AM CDT following radar indications of a severe storm in the area.

Affected Areas

The warning covers southeastern Atoka County. Specific locations expected to be impacted include:

  • Atoka
  • Stringtown
  • Tushka
  • Lane
  • McGee Creek Lake
  • Redden
  • Bentley

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should seek shelter immediately to avoid potential injury from flying debris or falling trees.

Expected Conditions

  • Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
  • Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, with the potential to cause damage to vehicles.
  • Storm Movement: At 7:13 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles southwest of Lane, moving northeast at 40 mph.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 7:14 AM CDT and is currently set to expire at 8:00 AM CDT on March 9, 2026.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Atoka County until 8:00 AM CDT, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail expected.
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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 Southeastern Oklahoma. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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