Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central and Southern Oklahoma Counties Until 8:15 PM

Weather Alerts high NOAA · · Central and Southern Oklahoma

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this weather alerts alert about?
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.
Which agency issued this alert?
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 Southern Oklahoma. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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