Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southern Atoka County, Oklahoma Until 5:45 PM
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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 southern Atoka County, Oklahoma, citing 60 mph wind gusts and half-dollar size hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southern 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 Southern Oklahoma.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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