Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Caddo, Canadian, and Grady Counties in Oklahoma

Weather Alerts high NOAA · · Central and Southwestern Oklahoma

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of central and southwestern Oklahoma, effective until 6:30 PM CDT, citing 60 mph winds and large hail.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of central and southwestern Oklahoma. The alert was issued at 5:39 PM CDT on March 10, 2026, following radar-indicated storm activity.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

  • Northwestern Grady County in central Oklahoma
  • East central Caddo County in southwestern Oklahoma
  • Southwestern Canadian County in central Oklahoma

Specific locations expected to be impacted include Minco, Gracemont, Pocasset, Cogar, Lake Chickasha, and Cedar Lake.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents are advised to stay away from windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for the warned area.

Expected Conditions

At 5:39 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Gracemont, moving northeast at 35 mph. The following hazards have been identified:

  • Wind: Gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
  • Hail: Half-dollar size hail (approximately 1.25 inches).

Impacts from these conditions are expected to include hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately as of 5:39 PM CDT and is currently set to expire at 6:30 PM CDT on March 10, 2026.

Source: NOAA Official Notice

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this weather alerts alert about?
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of central and southwestern Oklahoma, effective until 6:30 PM CDT, citing 60 mph winds and large hail.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Central and Southwestern Oklahoma. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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