Tornado Warning Issued for West Central Beckham County, Oklahoma Including Erick and Texola
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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 west central Beckham County until 10:45 PM CST due to a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Western 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 Western Oklahoma.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Tornado Warning (Alert Code: TOW) for west central Beckham County in western Oklahoma. This alert is based on radar-indicated rotation and is effective immediately.
Affected Areas
The warning covers west central Beckham County. Specific locations impacted include:
- Erick
- Texola
- Interstate 40 between the Texas State line and mile marker 8.
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the warning area should move to a storm shelter, safe room, 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 immediately to protect yourself from flying debris.
Expected Conditions
At 10:14 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 4 miles southwest of Texola, moving northeast at 35 mph.
- Hazards: Tornado and golf ball size hail (up to 1.75 inches).
- Impacts: Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected, and tree damage is likely.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 10:15 PM CST on March 5, 2026, and is scheduled to expire at 10:45 PM CST on March 5, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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