Tornado Warning Issued for Osage County, 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for Osage County in northeastern Oklahoma until 7:30 PM CDT, with a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moving east at 40 mph.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Osage County, Oklahoma
- Issued
- May 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tulsa 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 Osage County, Oklahoma.
Tornado Warning in Osage County
Alert Details
A Tornado Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Tulsa, OK. It is effective from 7:04 PM CDT on April 17, 2026, until 7:30 PM CDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects northwestern Osage County in northeastern Oklahoma, including areas near Ponca City, Shidler, Burbank, Webb City, and Apperson.
What You Should Do
Take cover now. Move to a basement 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 has been detected by radar, with rotation indicated. Hazards include flying debris, damage to mobile homes, roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees. Maximum hail size is up to 0.75 inches.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 7:04 PM CDT on April 17, 2026, and ends at 7:30 PM CDT on April 17, 2026.
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