Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeastern Atoka County, Oklahoma
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Atoka County until 8:00 AM CDT, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail expected.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Atoka County in southeastern Oklahoma. The alert was issued at 7:14 AM CDT following radar indications of a severe storm in the area.
Affected Areas
The warning covers southeastern Atoka County. Specific locations expected to be impacted include:
- Atoka
- Stringtown
- Tushka
- Lane
- McGee Creek Lake
- Redden
- Bentley
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should seek shelter immediately to avoid potential injury from flying debris or falling trees.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, with the potential to cause damage to vehicles.
- Storm Movement: At 7:13 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles southwest of Lane, moving northeast at 40 mph.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 7:14 AM CDT and is currently set to expire at 8:00 AM CDT on March 9, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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