NWS Norman OKTO.W 0041April 24, 2026
Tornado Warning: Garvin and Murray, OK
The National Weather Service office in Norman issued a tornado warning for Garvin and Murray in Oklahoma, which was in force until 4:15 p.m. local time on April 24. It was the 41st tornado warning the NWS office in Norman issued in 2026. Oklahoma had 67 tornado warnings in April 2026, against 32 in an average April of 2008-2025 (Oklahoma's tornado warnings by year).
ExpiredWarning
In force for 51 minutes; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Norman OK
- Area
- Garvin and Murray
- State
- Oklahoma
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 3:24 p.m. CDT, April 24, 2026
- Expires
- 4:15 p.m. CDT, April 24, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Extreme, Observed, Immediate
- VTEC event
- KOUN TO.W 0041
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
Tornado Warnings in Oklahoma since 2008Every warning type in Oklahoma
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The notice as issued
TOROUN The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Garvin County in southern Oklahoma... North central Murray County in southern Oklahoma... * Until 415 PM CDT. * At 324 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Elmore City, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * Locations impacted include... Davis, Wynnewood, Elmore City, and Katie. This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 54 and 69.
What the agency told people to 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.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.