Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Cleveland, Pottawatomie, and Seminole Counties in Oklahoma
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of central Oklahoma until 6:00 PM CST, citing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Oklahoma
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northern Seminole County in east central Oklahoma, east central Cleveland County in central Oklahoma, and Pottawatomie County in central Oklahoma. The alert was issued at 5:11 PM CST following radar-indicated storm activity.
Affected Areas
The warning covers multiple jurisdictions in central and east-central Oklahoma. Impacted locations include:
- Cities and Towns: Shawnee, Seminole, Tecumseh, Pink, Meeker, Maud, Earlsboro, Asher, Tribbey, Wanette, Johnson, St. Louis, Etowah, Brooksville, Macomb, Little, Bethel Acres, Aydelotte, Centerview, and Harjo.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should also be aware that a Tornado Watch remains in effect for the warned area. Shelter should be sought immediately to avoid injury from flying debris or falling trees.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch) is possible, which can cause damage to vehicles.
- Storm Movement: At 5:11 PM CST, severe thunderstorms were located 3 miles southwest of Etowah and 3 miles northwest of Wanette, moving northeast at 40 mph.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately as of 5:11 PM CST and is currently set to expire at 6:00 PM CST on March 6, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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