Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Norman, Moore, and Southern Oklahoma City Through 9:15 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of central Oklahoma as a line of storms packing 60 mph wind gusts moves through the region.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of central Oklahoma. The alert was issued at 8:32 PM CDT and remains in effect until 9:15 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Northern Grady County
- Northern Cleveland County
- Southeastern Canadian County
- Northwestern McClain County
Specific locations impacted include Southern Oklahoma City, Norman, Moore, Newcastle, Blanchard, Noble, Tuttle, Slaughterville, Goldsby, Union City, Minco, Bridge Creek, Stella, Stanley Draper Lake, and Lake Thunderbird.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents are advised not to wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover, as wind damage may occur before rain or lightning begins. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for the warned area.
Expected Conditions
Radar-indicated hazards include wind gusts of up to 60 mph. These conditions are expected to cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees. At 8:31 PM CDT, the leading edge of the wind was located along a line extending from 4 miles east of Cogar to 3 miles southwest of Noble, moving northeast at 25 mph.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately as of 8:32 PM CDT and is scheduled to expire at 9:15 PM CDT on March 10, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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