Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Comanche, Caddo, Kiowa, and Tillman Counties in Oklahoma

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (NWS Alert Code: SVW) for portions of southwestern Oklahoma. The alert was issued at 7:42 PM CDT on March 10, 2026, following radar-indicated storm activity.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in southwestern Oklahoma:

• Comanche County
• Southwestern Caddo County
• Southeastern Kiowa County
• Northeastern Tillman County

Specific locations impacted include Lawton, Cache, Elgin, Apache, Fletcher, Medicine Park, Indiahoma, Faxon, Meers, Lake Lawtonka, Boone, Fort Sill, Lake Ellsworth, and the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents are also reminded that a Tornado Watch remains in effect for the warned area. Shelter should be sought immediately to avoid hazards from falling trees or flying debris.

Expected Conditions

At 7:42 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cache, moving northeast at 30 mph. The primary hazards associated with this storm include:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch), which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately as of 7:42 PM CDT and is currently set to expire at 8:30 PM CDT on March 10, 2026.