Tornado Warning Issued for Oklahoma, Lincoln, and Pottawatomie Counties Until 8:15 PM CDT
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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 a Tornado Warning for parts of central Oklahoma as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado and tennis ball size hail moves through the region.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Central Oklahoma
- Issued
- April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Oklahoma.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Tornado Warning for central Oklahoma. The alert was triggered by radar-indicated rotation within a severe thunderstorm. This is an immediate threat requiring urgent action from residents in the path of the storm.
Affected Areas
The warning encompasses the following geographic regions in central Oklahoma:
- Southwestern Lincoln County
- Southeastern Oklahoma County
- Northwestern Pottawatomie County
Specific locations impacted include Northeastern Oklahoma City, Midwest City, Choctaw, Harrah, McLoud, Spencer, Jones, Nicoma Park, and Wellston. The warning also covers Interstate 40 near mile marker 161 and Interstate 44 between mile markers 148 and 156.
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 at all costs. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter immediately to protect yourself from flying debris, which will be dangerous to those without shelter.
Expected Conditions
At 7:27 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Del City, moving east at 30 mph.
- Hazards: Tornado and tennis ball size hail (up to 2.50 inches).
- Impacts: Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected. Significant tree damage is likely.
Timeline
The Tornado Warning is effective as of 7:27 PM CDT on March 10, 2026, and is currently set to expire at 8:15 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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