Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Latimer and Pittsburg Counties, Oklahoma

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Oklahoma. The alert was issued at 10:30 PM CST on March 6, 2026, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 11:15 PM CST.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following regions in southeastern Oklahoma:

• Northwestern Latimer County
• Central Pittsburg County

Specific locations in or near the path of the storm include McAlester, Canadian, Crowder, Blocker, Dow, Bache, Arrowhead State Park, Hartshorne, Haileyville, Featherston, McAlester Regional Airport, Krebs, and Alderson. At the time of the alert, the storm was located over Alderson, moving northeast at 40 mph.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. People and animals outdoors are at risk of injury. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for southeastern Oklahoma until 4:00 AM CST.

Expected Conditions

According to radar indications, the following hazards are expected:

• Hail: Ping pong ball size hail (up to 1.50 inches in diameter).
• Wind: Gusts reaching up to 60 mph.

Impacts include potential damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Wind damage to trees and structures is also likely.

Timeline

• Issued: March 6, 2026, at 10:30 PM CST
• Expiration: March 6, 2026, at 11:15 PM CST