Tornado Warning Issued for Atoka, Bryan, and Johnston Counties in Oklahoma
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NOAA issued it on May 4, 2026, 3 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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A Tornado Warning is in effect for Atoka, Bryan, and Johnston counties in Oklahoma until 9:15 PM CDT, with a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado and large hail.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Oklahoma
- Issued
- May 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Norman OK
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeastern Oklahoma.
Alert Details
A Tornado Warning has been issued by NWS Norman OK. It is effective from 8:31 PM CDT until 9:15 PM CDT on April 25, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Atoka County, Bryan County, and Johnston County in southeastern Oklahoma. Specific locations include Caddo, Milburn, Caney, Kenefic, Coleman, Fillmore, Nida, and northern Lake Texoma.
What You Should Do
Take cover now. Move to a storm shelter, safe room, or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include a tornado and half dollar size hail (1.25 inches). The severe thunderstorm is capable of producing these conditions, with radar indicating rotation. Impacts may include flying debris, damage to mobile homes, roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 8:31 PM CDT and expires at 9:15 PM CDT on April 25, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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