Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Beckham and Roger Mills Counties in Oklahoma

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of western Oklahoma. This alert was issued by NWS Norman OK at 8:09 PM CST on March 5, 2026, and remains in effect until 9:00 PM CST.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in western Oklahoma:

• Southeastern Roger Mills County
• Northeastern Beckham County

Specific locations impacted by this storm include Elk City, Sayre, Hammon, and Berlin.

What You Should Do

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

Expected Conditions

At 8:09 PM CST, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located near Sayre, moving northeast at 35 mph. The following hazards have been identified:

• Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Half dollar size hail (up to 1.25 inches). Hail damage to vehicles is expected.

Timeline

The alert became effective at 8:09 PM CST and is expected to expire at 9:00 PM CST on March 5, 2026.