Tornado Warning Issued for Haskell, Latimer, and Le Flore Counties in Oklahoma

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Tornado Warning for portions of southeastern Oklahoma. This alert is classified as an immediate threat with extreme severity, based on observed radar-indicated rotation.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in southeastern Oklahoma:

• Southeastern Haskell County
• Northeastern Latimer County
• Northwestern Le Flore County

Specific locations in or near the path of the storm include Mc Curtain, Keota, Milton, and Lequire.

What You Should Do

TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the warning area should move immediately to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter to protect yourself from flying debris. This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage; do not wait to see or hear the tornado before taking action.

Expected Conditions

At 12:41 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 5 miles southeast of Lequire, moving northeast at 45 mph.

Hazards and Impacts:

• Hazard: Tornado indicated by radar.
• Debris: Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.
• Structures: Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected.
• Vegetation: Significant tree damage is likely.

Timeline

The Tornado Warning is effective from 12:42 AM CDT on March 11, 2026, and is currently scheduled to expire at 1:15 AM CDT on March 11, 2026.