Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Woods and Alfalfa Counties in Oklahoma

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Oklahoma. This alert is based on radar-indicated conditions and is effective immediately for the specified region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in northwestern Oklahoma:

• Eastern Woods County
• Northwestern Alfalfa County

Impacted locations include Alva, Burlington, Dacoma, Amorita, Byron, Avard, Ingersoll, Driftwood, Capron, and Hopeton.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should remain vigilant as a Tornado Watch also remains in effect for the warned area. Shelter should be sought immediately to avoid injury from flying debris or falling trees.

Expected Conditions

At 7:50 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southeast of Waynoka, moving northeast at 50 mph. The following hazards are expected:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Half dollar size hail (1.25 inches) is possible, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

The warning was issued at 7:50 PM CST on March 5, 2026. The alert is scheduled to remain in effect until 8:30 PM CST.