Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Cleveland, Pottawatomie, and Seminole Counties in Oklahoma

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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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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.
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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.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Central Oklahoma. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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