Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Ellis and Roger Mills Counties in Oklahoma

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Ellis County and eastern Roger Mills County. This alert was issued at 8:06 PM CST following radar indications of a severe storm moving through the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions in Oklahoma:

• Southeastern Ellis County in northwestern Oklahoma
• Eastern Roger Mills County in western Oklahoma

Specific locations in the path of the storm include Cheyenne, Strong City, Harmon, Roll, and Angora.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents are also advised that a Tornado Watch remains in effect for the warned area.

Expected Conditions

According to radar data, the primary hazard is half dollar size hail (up to 1.25 inches). Wind gusts are expected to reach speeds of up to 50 MPH. The National Weather Service warns that damage to vehicles is expected due to the hail size.

Timeline

The alert is effective from 8:06 PM CST on March 5 until 8:45 PM CST. At the time of issuance, the severe thunderstorm was located near Cheyenne, moving northeast at a speed of 50 mph.