Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southern Atoka County, Oklahoma Until 5:45 PM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southern Atoka County in southeastern Oklahoma. This alert is based on radar-indicated conditions and is effective immediately.

Affected Areas

The warning covers southern portions of Atoka County. Specific locations expected to be impacted include:

• Atoka
• Tushka
• Caney
• Lane
• McGee Creek Lake

What You Should Do

For your protection, residents in the warned area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed. If you are outdoors or in a vehicle, seek substantial shelter immediately.

Expected Conditions

According to the NWS, the primary hazards associated with this storm include:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Half-dollar size hail (approximately 1.25 inches), which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

The warning was issued at 4:57 PM CST on March 4 and is scheduled to expire at 5:45 PM CST. At the time of issuance, the severe thunderstorm was located near Tushka, moving northeast at a speed of 25 mph.