Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central and Southern Oklahoma Counties Until 8:15 PM
NWS Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Garvin, Grady, McClain, and Stephens counties, warning of 60 mph winds and ping pong ball size hail.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of central and southern Oklahoma. The alert was issued at 7:29 PM CDT following radar indication of a severe storm near Marlow moving northeast at 30 mph.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Western Garvin County (Southern Oklahoma)
- Southeastern Grady County (Central Oklahoma)
- Northern Stephens County (Southern Oklahoma)
- Southwestern McClain County (Central Oklahoma)
Specific locations impacted include Duncan, Marlow, Lindsay, Bray, Foster, Central High, Cox City, and Erin Springs.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents should remain indoors to avoid injury, as the storm poses a threat to people and animals outside. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect for the warned area.
Expected Conditions
- Hail: Ping pong ball size hail (up to 1.50 inches) is expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
- Wind: Wind gusts of up to 60 mph are anticipated, with the potential to damage roofs, siding, and trees.
- Storm Movement: As of 7:29 PM, the storm was located near Marlow, moving northeast at 30 mph.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately and is currently scheduled to expire at 8:15 PM CDT on March 10, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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