Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Adair, Cherokee, and Sequoyah Counties in Oklahoma

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Sequoyah County, southern Adair County, and southeastern Cherokee County in Oklahoma. The alert was issued at 12:35 AM CST on March 7, 2026, after radar indicated a severe storm in the area.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions in Oklahoma:

• Northwestern Sequoyah County (East Central Oklahoma)
• Southern Adair County (Northeastern Oklahoma)
• Southeastern Cherokee County (East Central Oklahoma)

Specific locations in or near the path of the storm include Tahlequah, Stilwell, Adair State Park, Eldon, Proctor, Christie, Box, Pumpkin Center, Maryetta, Cookson, Cherokee Landing State Park, Bunch, and Lake Tenkiller State Park.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents are advised to seek shelter immediately to avoid potential injury from flying debris or falling trees. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect for the region until 4:00 AM CST.

Expected Conditions

As of 12:34 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 3 miles northwest of Lake Tenkiller State Park, moving northeast at 40 mph. The following hazards are expected:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter size hail (1.00 inch), which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately as of 12:35 AM CST and is scheduled to expire at 1:15 AM CST on March 7, 2026.