Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Custer and Dewey Counties in Oklahoma

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for north central Custer County in western Oklahoma and central Dewey County in northwestern Oklahoma. This alert was issued following radar-indicated storm activity in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers specific geographic regions including:

• North central Custer County
• Central Dewey County

Impacted locations include Taloga, Seiling, Putnam, northwestern Canton Lake, and Hucmac. At 7:01 PM CST, the storm was located 8 miles southwest of Putnam, moving northeast at 40 mph.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should be aware that a Tornado Watch remains in effect for the warned area. Shelter is advised to avoid hazards from wind and hail.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch) is anticipated, which is likely to cause damage to vehicles.
• Movement: The storm is moving northeast at a speed of 40 mph.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately as of 7:01 PM CST on March 5, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 7:45 PM CST.