Tornado Warning Issued for Kay County in Northern Oklahoma
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NOAA issued it on May 1, 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 northeastern Kay County, Oklahoma, until 9:00 PM CDT on April 23, 2026, due to a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado and golf ball-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Oklahoma
- Issued
- May 1, 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 Northern Oklahoma.
Alert Details
A Tornado Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Norman OK. It is effective from 8:18 PM CDT until 9:00 PM CDT on April 23, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects northeastern Kay County in northern Oklahoma, including the locations of Newkirk, Kaw City, Kildare, and Kaw Lake.
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
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado and golf ball-sized hail (1.75 inches) is occurring, based on radar-indicated rotation. Impacts include flying debris, potential damage to mobile homes, roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 8:18 PM CDT on April 23, 2026, and expires at 9:00 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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