Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Carter, Garvin, Jefferson, and Stephens Counties in Oklahoma

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southern Oklahoma. The alert was issued at 12:26 AM CST on March 7, 2026, after radar indicated a severe storm moving through the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in southern Oklahoma:

• North central Jefferson County
• Southwestern Garvin County
• Eastern Stephens County
• Northwestern Carter County

Specific locations impacted by this storm include Comanche, Velma, Tatums, Loco, Ratliff City, Addington, and Pernell.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should seek shelter immediately to avoid potential injury from flying debris or falling trees.

Expected Conditions

According to the National Weather Service, the following conditions are expected:

• Wind: Gusts reaching up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch) is possible, which can cause damage to vehicles.
• Current Movement: At 12:26 AM CST, the storm was located 4 miles southeast of Comanche, moving northeast at 30 mph.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately as of 12:26 AM CST and is currently set to expire at 1:15 AM CST on March 7, 2026.