Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Washington County, Arkansas and Adair and Cherokee Counties, Oklahoma
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Southwestern Washington County in Arkansas and Central Adair and East central Cherokee Counties in Oklahoma until 10:30 PM CDT on April 25, 2026, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Arkansas and Northeastern Oklahoma
- Issued
- May 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tulsa 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northwestern Arkansas and Northeastern Oklahoma.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Alert Details
The alert is a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, issued by NWS Tulsa OK, effective from 9:51 PM CDT on April 25, 2026, until 10:30 PM CDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Southwestern Washington County in northwestern Arkansas, Central Adair County in northeastern Oklahoma, and East central Cherokee County in east central Oklahoma. Specific locations in or near the path include Tahlequah, Stilwell, Adair State Park, Eldon, Proctor, Christie, Baron, Maryetta, Clyde, Canehill, and Morrow.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 11:00 PM CDT for northwestern Arkansas.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail (1.00 inch).
Timeline
The alert is effective from 9:51 PM CDT on April 25, 2026, and ends at 10:30 PM CDT on April 25, 2026.
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