Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Atoka and Coal Counties in Southeastern Oklahoma

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southeastern Oklahoma. The alert was issued at 9:21 PM CST and remains in effect until 10:00 PM CST.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following regions in southeastern Oklahoma:

• Southeastern Coal County
• Northeastern Atoka County

Specific locations impacted include Atoka, Stringtown, Wardville, Atoka Reservoir, and Chockie.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents should remain vigilant as a Tornado Watch also remains in effect for the warned area.

Expected Conditions

According to radar indications, a severe thunderstorm was located near Atoka at 9:21 PM, moving northeast at 50 mph. The following hazards are expected:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which are likely to cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Half dollar size hail (up to 1.25 inches), which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately as of 9:21 PM CST and is scheduled to expire at 10:00 PM CST on March 6, 2026.