Tornado Warning Issued for Haskell, Latimer, and Le Flore 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 an immediate Tornado Warning for southeastern Oklahoma until 1:15 AM CDT as radar indicates a rotating storm moving northeast.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Oklahoma
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tulsa
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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeastern Oklahoma.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Tornado Warning for portions of southeastern Oklahoma. This alert is classified as an immediate threat with extreme severity, based on observed radar-indicated rotation.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in southeastern Oklahoma:
- Southeastern Haskell County
- Northeastern Latimer County
- Northwestern Le Flore County
Specific locations in or near the path of the storm include Mc Curtain, Keota, Milton, and Lequire.
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the warning area should move immediately to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter to protect yourself from flying debris. This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage; do not wait to see or hear the tornado before taking action.
Expected Conditions
At 12:41 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 5 miles southeast of Lequire, moving northeast at 45 mph.
Hazards and Impacts:
- Hazard: Tornado indicated by radar.
- Debris: Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.
- Structures: Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected.
- Vegetation: Significant tree damage is likely.
Timeline
The Tornado Warning is effective from 12:42 AM CDT on March 11, 2026, and is currently scheduled to expire at 1:15 AM CDT on March 11, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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