Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Woods and Alfalfa Counties in 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 parts of northwestern Oklahoma, including Alva and Burlington, effective until 8:30 PM CST.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Oklahoma
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Norman
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 Northwestern Oklahoma.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Oklahoma. This alert is based on radar-indicated conditions and is effective immediately for the specified region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in northwestern Oklahoma:
- Eastern Woods County
- Northwestern Alfalfa County
Impacted locations include Alva, Burlington, Dacoma, Amorita, Byron, Avard, Ingersoll, Driftwood, Capron, and Hopeton.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should remain vigilant as a Tornado Watch also remains in effect for the warned area. Shelter should be sought immediately to avoid injury from flying debris or falling trees.
Expected Conditions
At 7:50 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southeast of Waynoka, moving northeast at 50 mph. The following hazards are expected:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Half dollar size hail (1.25 inches) is possible, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 7:50 PM CST on March 5, 2026. The alert is scheduled to remain in effect until 8:30 PM CST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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