Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Alfalfa and Grant Counties: Ping Pong Ball Size Hail and 60 MPH Winds Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of northern and northwestern Oklahoma. The alert was issued at 9:41 PM CST and remains in effect until 10:30 PM CST.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following regions:

• Southeastern Alfalfa County in northwestern Oklahoma
• Western Grant County in northern Oklahoma

Specific locations expected to be impacted include Pond Creek, Wakita, Jet, Nash, and the Great Salt Plains Lake area.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warned area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building for protection. Because tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms, remain alert for changing conditions. If a tornado is spotted, move immediately to a basement or a small central room. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect for the region.

Expected Conditions

According to radar indications, a large severe thunderstorm was located near Great Salt Plains Lake at 9:40 PM CST, moving northeast at 25 mph. The primary hazards include:

• Hail: Ping pong ball size (up to 1.50 inches).
• Wind: Gusts reaching 60 mph.
• Tornado: A tornado is considered possible with this storm system.

Expected impacts include potential injuries to people and animals outdoors, as well as damage to roofs, siding, windows, vehicles, and trees.

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately as of 9:41 PM CST and is scheduled to expire at 10:30 PM CST on March 5, 2026.