Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for McIntosh, Muskogee, and Wagoner Counties in Oklahoma

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of east central, northeastern, and southeastern Oklahoma. The alert was issued at 9:28 PM CST after radar indicated a severe storm capable of producing damaging winds and hail.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following regions:

• North central McIntosh County (Southeastern Oklahoma)
• Southeastern Wagoner County (Northeastern Oklahoma)
• Northwestern Muskogee County (East central Oklahoma)

Locations in or near the path include Muskogee, Fort Gibson, Council Hill, Wainwright, Tullahassee, Rentiesville, Jamesville, Hitchita, Oktaha, Summit, Redbird, Boynton, Porter, Taft, Choska, and Okay. This warning also covers Interstate 40 in Oklahoma between mile markers 257 and 262.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should stay away from windows and remain indoors until the threat has passed.

Expected Conditions

At 9:28 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Council Hill, moving northeast at 45 mph.

• 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 is expected to cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

The warning is effective from 9:28 PM CST until 10:15 PM CST on March 6, 2026. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for southeastern, northeastern, and east central Oklahoma until 10:00 PM CST.