Tornado Warning 40, NWS Tulsa, OK

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
558 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026

OKC121-127-242308-
/O.CAN.KTSA.TO.W.0040.000000T0000Z-260424T2330Z/
Pushmataha OK-Pittsburg OK-
558 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN PUSHMATAHA AND SOUTH CENTRAL
PITTSBURG COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southeastern
Oklahoma.

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LAT...LON 3455 9567 3459 9567 3459 9572 3460 9573
      3467 9568 3463 9537 3442 9552
TIME...MOT...LOC 2256Z 299DEG 16KT 3458 9559 

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1258 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 1210 AM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026

 - Another round of potentially severe weather will occur south
   of I-40 this afternoon and evening.

 - Additional severe storms are expected Saturday afternoon and evening.
   Severe storms may also occur Sunday but confidence is lower.

 - Drier weather is expected to briefly return to the area Monday
   into Tuesday before an active pattern resumes.

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.SHORT TERM...
(Through tonight )
Issued at 1207 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026

A west-to-east boundary is present across the middle of the forecast
area. It is in the process of merging a weak cold front from the
north with existing outflow from previous convection. Scattered
showers and thunderstorms will continue to develop near the
boundary. Daytime heating and somewhat deeper moisture will
result in a reinvigoration of storms mid to late afternoon south
of the boundary. Most CAMs agree that scattered supercell
formation is likely. Shear in the boundary layer looks relatively
low, and the boundary layer will have decent vertical depth, so
hail should dominate initially. Hail up to the size of tennis
balls may occur. With that said, isolated tornadoes and strong
wind remain possible. Over time, storms will consolidate into a
line as they move southeast, with wind and perhaps QLCS tornadoes
becoming more likely into the late evening. Wind gusts of up to 70
mph may occur.

Areas north of the boundary will see a partly sunny day with some
northerly breezes. Overnight, tonight temperatures will cool more
effectively than last night, with 50s expected for most spots. Rain
chances will be very low overnight.

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.LONG TERM...
(Tomorrow through Friday)
Issued at 1207 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026

Saturday morning will see the old boundary surge back north as a
warm front. CAMs disagree on how far north it will go, but this is
critically important for identifying where the severe potential will
maximize. Currently the most likely corridor appears to be
somewhere between McAlester and Henryetta, angling east-southeast
into west- central Arkansas. But some guidance pushes this
corridor further north. Areas near and just north of the boundary
will see the best severe weather potential. CAMs are in
surprisingly good agreement on what will happen even if they
aren't sure where it will happen, which is multiple discrete right
moving supercells capable of all severe hazards, but very large
hail in particular. As typically occurs, these cells will favor
congealing into an MCS over time, with more of a wind and rain
threat later on.

Sunday will feature a very unstable and sheared atmosphere with the
dry line west of the area and warm sector overhead. The question
will be convective initiation. If storms can get going, the
atmosphere will support the potential for significant severe
weather. But as of now, some models show storm activity and some do
not. Those that do show it being most likely near the OK-KS-MO
triple point, and propagating south to southeast from there. This
will need to be watched closely, but ultimately likely depends on
what happens on Saturday. Monday will be warm with just a slight
chance of a few showers or storms before the cold front moves
through. The best chance of precipitation will be the higher terrain
in the eastern half of the forecast area.

Behind the front there will be a temporary reprieve from storm
activity, but rain chances will return to portions of the area by
Tuesday afternoon (mostly the southeast half of the forecast
area). Slight chances of showers and storms continue into
Wednesday and beyond. High temperatures will fall into the 70s
beyond the front with lows in the 50s.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1244 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026

A remnant outflow boundary is in the vicinity of KMLC while a weak
front sinks south across eastern OK but is getting hung up in the
terrain of northwest AR. The outflow is likely to be a focus for
convection through the afternoon and possibly (~30%) chance into
the evening. Have limited mention of thunder to KMLC and KFSM with
a low (<20%) chance showers get as far north as KFYV. Otherwise,
lingering post- frontal stratus is expected to scatter out after
21Z. A moist boundary layer and ground from last night's rain is
likely to contribute to another round of stratus overnight with
some fog also developing. For now have place IFR conditions where
highest confidence resides. While all sites could see MVFR/IFR
flight conditions at some time Saturday morning there is enough
spread in guidance to delay trying to lock in timing and location.
Winds will be northerly behind the front through the evening then
veer more easterly overnight before going light/variable in spots,
aiding in fog development.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
TUL   56  79  62  81 /   0  50  70  30
FSM   60  82  63  83 /  40  40  80  30
MLC   59  83  63  83 /  30  60  70  20
BVO   53  78  58  80 /   0  50  50  40
FYV   54  81  59  79 /  30  30  70  40
BYV   55  76  59  76 /  30  10  50  40
MKO   56  78  61  80 /  20  50  70  30
MIO   54  78  58  77 /  10  20  50  50
F10   57  80  61  81 /  20  60  70  20
HHW   61  84  63  82 /  30  30  70  20

&&

.TSA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OK...None.
AR...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...06
LONG TERM....06
AVIATION...24

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
526 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026

ARZ001-002-010-011-119-120-129-219-220-229-OKZ049-053-055>071-
073>075-154-172-176-254-272-276-354-376-252230-
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Northern Crawford-
Northern Franklin-North and Central Sebastian-Southern Crawford-
Central and Southern Franklin-Southern Sebastian-Pushmataha-
Choctaw-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Pawnee-Tulsa-Rogers-
Mayes-Delaware-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-Wagoner-Cherokee-Adair-
Muskogee-McIntosh-Pittsburg-Haskell-Latimer-Western Osage-
Northern Sequoyah-Northern Le Flore-Northeast Osage-
Central and Southern Sequoyah-Central Le Flore-Southeast Osage-
Southern Le Flore-
526 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026

...DAILY SEVERE WEATHER AND HEAVY RAIN POTENTIAL INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK...

This Outlook is for Northwest and West Central Arkansas as well as
much of Eastern Oklahoma.

.DAY ONE...Through Tonight.
TORNADO.
	RISK...Limited.
	AREA...Southeast Oklahoma.
	ONSET...Ongoing.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM.
	RISK...Elevated.
	AREA...Along and South of Interstate 40.
	ONSET...Ongoing.

FLASH FLOOD AND HEAVY RAIN.
	RISK...Limited.
	AREA...Along and South of Interstate 40.
	ONSET...Ongoing.

POOR VISIBILITY.
	RISK...Limited.
	AREA...Most of Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas.
	ONSET...After Midnight.

DISCUSSION...
Severe thunderstorms are ongoing across areas south of Interstate
40 late this afternoon. The strongest storms will have the
potential to produce very large hail, damaging winds and
tornadoes. Locally heavy rain which could lead to isolated
instances of flash flooding will also be a threat. The severe
weather potential will decrease late in the evening, with the
thunderstorm potential shifting south and east of the area. With
all the rain that has occurred in the last 24 hours, patchy fog
may develop across most of eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas
after midnight, continuing through daybreak Saturday.

SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT...
Activation of the Regional Spotter Network Likely.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
SATURDAY...Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rain Potential.
SUNDAY AND MONDAY...Thunderstorm and High Wind Potential.
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY...Thunderstorm Potential.
THURSDAY...Thunderstorm...High Wind...and Heavy Rain Potential.

EXTENDED DISCUSSION...
Severe thunderstorm potential will increase once again Saturday
afternoon and evening in response to a warm front lifting
northward across the area. Large to very large hail is the most
likely hazard, but locally damaging winds and isolated tornadoes
are also possible. The threat is more conditional Sunday, but if
storms do develop, they would likely have significant severe
weather potential, including a threat for tornadoes. A cold front
will move through Monday, with perhaps a brief reprieve from
storm activity. However, storm chances are expected to increase
once again by late Tuesday and continuing into mid week.

weather.gov/tulsa contains additional information.

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
503 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0445 PM     Hail             2 W Gowen               34.88N 95.52W
04/24/2026  E1.75 Inch       Pittsburg          OK   Emergency Mngr

            Photo of hail that appears to be golf ball
            sized relayed by Latimer County Emergency
            Management. Time estimated from radar.

&&

KAH

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
511 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0507 PM     Tornado          Kiowa                   34.72N 95.90W
04/24/2026                   Pittsburg          OK   Storm Chaser

            Media storm tracker report and video of a
            tornado on the east side of Kiowa.

&&

KAH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
513 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026

OKZ075-242245-
Latimer OK-
513 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL LATIMER COUNTY THROUGH
545 PM CDT...

At 513 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm over
Damon, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
         around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation
         is possible.

Locations in or near the path include...
Wilburton...                      Red Oak...
Higgins...                        Damon...
Bengal...                         Panola...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southeastern
Oklahoma.

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LAT...LON 3485 9547 3504 9511 3486 9503 3485 9506
      3482 9506 3475 9544
TIME...MOT...LOC 2213Z 263DEG 18KT 3485 9533

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
522 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026

OKZ276-376-242245-
Southern Le Flore OK-Central Le Flore OK-
522 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL LE FLORE COUNTY THROUGH
545 PM CDT...

At 521 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 4 miles
south of Lake Wister State Park, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
         around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation
         is possible.

Locations in or near the path include...
Heavener...                       Howe...
Lake Wister State Park...         Hodgen...
Summerfield...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southeastern
Oklahoma.

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LAT...LON 3474 9490 3490 9491 3500 9448 3473 9446
TIME...MOT...LOC 2221Z 266DEG 19KT 3486 9478

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
538 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0530 PM     Hail             5 WSW Talihina          34.74N 95.13W
04/24/2026  M1.75 Inch       Latimer            OK   Emergency Mngr

            Golfball sized hail near Falfa on Highway 63
            in Latimer County relayed by emergency
            manager. Time estimated from radar.

&&

KAH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
542 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026

OKZ075-242315-
Latimer OK-
542 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN LATIMER COUNTY THROUGH
615 PM CDT...

At 542 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 5 miles
southeast of Damon, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
         around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation
         is possible.

Locations in or near the path include...
Red Oak...                        Damon...
Yanush...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southeastern
Oklahoma.

&&

LAT...LON 3470 9548 3486 9534 3495 9506 3468 9515
      3468 9524
TIME...MOT...LOC 2242Z 266DEG 24KT 3479 9525

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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