Tornado Warning Issued for Blaine, Canadian, Kingfisher Counties OK
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NWS Norman has issued a Tornado Warning for southwestern Kingfisher, east central Blaine, and northwestern Canadian counties in Oklahoma until 1:30 AM CDT.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Northwestern Oklahoma
- Issued
- July 31, 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 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central and Northwestern Oklahoma.
Alert Details
Tornado Warning issued by NWS Norman OK. Effective from June 22 at 1:01 AM CDT until June 22 at 1:30 AM CDT. Severity: Extreme. Certainty: Observed. Urgency: Immediate.
Affected Areas
Southwestern Kingfisher County in central Oklahoma; East central Blaine County in northwestern Oklahoma; Northwestern Canadian County in central Oklahoma. Locations impacted include Okarche, Calumet, and Omega.
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
At 1:01 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 6 miles east of Watonga, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Tornado. Source: Radar indicated rotation. Max hail size up to 0.75 inches. Impact: Flying debris will be dangerous; mobile homes damaged or destroyed; damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles; tree damage likely.
Timeline
Alert effective June 22, 2026 at 1:01 AM CDT; expires June 22, 2026 at 1:30 AM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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