Tornado Warning Issued for Tulsa and Surrounding Northeastern Oklahoma Counties

Weather Alerts high NOAA · · Northeastern Oklahoma

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for parts of Creek, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Tulsa, and Wagoner counties until 8:15 PM CST following a confirmed tornado sighting.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Tornado Warning for portions of northeastern and east central Oklahoma. This is an immediate, extreme-severity alert based on an observed tornado confirmed by weather spotters.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions:

  • East central Creek County in northeastern Oklahoma
  • Southwestern Wagoner County in northeastern Oklahoma
  • Northeastern Okmulgee County in northeastern Oklahoma
  • Northwestern Muskogee County in east central Oklahoma
  • Southeastern Tulsa County in northeastern Oklahoma

Specific locations in or near the path include Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, Coweta, Glenpool, Haskell, Kiefer, Mounds, Liberty, Stonebluff, Hectorville, Leonard, and Oneta.

What You Should Do

A tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid all windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter immediately and protect yourself from flying debris.

Expected Conditions

At 7:22 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located 3 miles north of Beggs, moving northeast at 35 mph.

  • Hazard: Damaging tornado.
  • Impact: Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
  • Hail: Maximum hail size is expected to be up to .75 inches.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 7:22 PM CST on March 6, 2026, and is effective until 8:15 PM CST. The storm was moving at 35 mph at the time of the initial report.

Source: NOAA Official Notice

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this weather alerts alert about?
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for parts of Creek, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Tulsa, and Wagoner counties until 8:15 PM CST following a confirmed tornado sighting.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Northeastern Oklahoma. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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