Numerous hail-producing thunderstorms (supercells) developed along a slow-moving frontal boundary across south-central into southeast Oklahoma from the early afternoon into evening of the 24th.
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Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
The episode as NWS OUN wrote it up.
Numerous hail-producing thunderstorms (supercells) developed along a slow-moving frontal boundary across south-central into southeast Oklahoma from the early afternoon into evening of the 24th.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Norman, OK wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Apr 24, 12:32 PM CST, 47 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Norman OK 132 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026 ...New NEAR TERM, SHORT TERM... .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 131 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026 - Unsettled weather pattern continues into the weekend with daily opportunities for strong-to-severe thunderstorms. - Briefly drier Monday into Tuesday before additional storm chances return next week. - Fire weather possible behind the dryline this weekend, mainly across far western/northwestern Oklahoma. && .NEAR TERM... (Rest of today and tonight) Issued at 131 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026 Severe storms will be possible again this afternoon and evening. A front/remnant outflow boundary extends from near Waurika and Pauls Valley to north of Ada, OK early this afternoon. This boundary has either stalled or is just drifting very slowly south. Thunderstorm development will be possible near and south of this boundary this afternoon and evening with several CAMs showing scattered storms developing. The environment south of the boundary is sufficient for severe storms with supercells possible. Large/very large hail and damaging winds are the primary concerns. However, there is a risk for a few tornadoes, especially near the boundary where the low- level wind shear could be enhanced. The storms and severe potential are expected to end this evening with the fa to remain dry overnight. && .SHORT TERM... (Saturday through Sunday night) Issued at 131 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026 Unsettled weather will continue over the weekend with a risk for severe storms both Saturday and Sunday. There are still some uncertainties this weekend, especially since what happens one day could be somewhat dependent on what happens the day/night before. SATURDAY: Models show a potential mid-level disturbance/perturbation moving across KS/N OK in the broad west-southwest flow aloft. Meanwhile, at the sfc, the boundary that is across portions of the area today is expected to lift north across at least parts of the fa Saturday. A dryline is also expected to extend across portions of western OK and western north TX. Thunderstorm development will be possible near and north of the warm front Saturday afternoon into night although there are questions on where this boundary will be when development begins. Models are currently not showing any storm development near the dryline but it is not completely out of the question for a storm to develop near this boundary although the highest chances are definitely near the warm front. A moist, unstable airmass is expected south of the warm front and east of the dryline. With this airmass, severe storms will be possible with large hail and damaging winds the main concerns. There is also a low potential for a tornado, especially near the warm front. Showers/storms will remain possible into early Sunday although the severe potential is expected to diminish overnight. SUNDAY: Another day with severe storms possible across portions of the area although Sunday is a bit more conditional due to a cap, the affects from Saturday/Saturday night activity, and whether storms are able to develop. Models show a shortwave moving into the Central Plains late Sunday. The timing of the shortwave currently is out of phase with peak diurnal heating but if this feature is faster than models are currently showing, the shortwave could aid in storm development and provide some upper level support. At the sfc, a dryline is expected to move east into portions of OK and north TX. However, there is a question on how far east this dryline will move which will have an impact on the potential area for severe storms. Sfc heating and convergence along the dryline could provide enough lift to overcome the cap for at least isolated to widely scattered storms to develop near the boundary late Sunday afternoon. A moist, unstable airmass is expected to be in place east of the dryline which will make severe storms possible. Large/very large hail and damaging winds will be the main concerns. However, a strengthening low level jet Sunday evening will increase the potential for tornadoes. && .LONG TERM... (Monday through Thursday) Issued at 125 AM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026 Drier conditions are expected Monday as surface moisture is shunted to our south and east behind a Pacific front and our area is positioned within a zone of subsidence behind Sunday's wave. However, with broad southwest flow being maintained over the region additional chances for showers/storms (and severe weather) could return as early as Tuesday and continue into midweek as surface moisture lifts back northward into the area. Ware && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1225 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026 Persisting stratus will linger ahead of a dryline resulting in periods of MVFR category ceilings across all terminals except KCSM & KWWR at least through 21Z. After 21Z all terminals should improve to a VFR category at least through 08Z. Isolated thunderstorms will be possible across southeast Oklahoma which could affect terminal KDUA between 22-01Z with a 30% probability in place. Surface winds out of the north around 10 kts behind a cold front. However, expecting this cold front to lift as a warm front after 06Z which will gradually veer the winds more southeast through the end of the forecast period. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Oklahoma City OK 58 83 61 87 / 10 30 20 10 Hobart OK 57 89 58 92 / 0 20 10 0 Wichita Falls TX 60 94 63 95 / 10 20 0 0 Gage OK 52 83 53 88 / 10 20 20 20 Ponca City OK 54 77 59 79 / 0 50 50 40 Durant OK 62 87 65 86 / 20 30 50 20 && .OUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... OK...None. TX...None. && NEAR TERM...25 SHORT TERM...25 LONG TERM....08 AVIATION...68
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
206 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026
OKZ030-031-241930-
Pottawatomie OK-Seminole OK-
206 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Seminole and south central Pottawatomie Counties through 230 PM
CDT...
At 206 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles northwest of Konawa, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Konawa, Bowlegs, and Asher.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3493 9680 3495 9681 3493 9684 3493 9687
3499 9693 3518 9668 3499 9655
TIME...MOT...LOC 1906Z 237DEG 11KT 3499 9683
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
MADThe Norman radar (KTLX), 38 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 19:20 UTC.
40 hail, 1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Maximum hail size increased from penny to quarter during the event time. The report was relayed through mPING.
The report was relayed through mPING.
An image was shared on social media. The location is approximate.
An image showing a digital caliper-measured hailstone was shared on social media.
A social media report.
Maximum hail size increased from quarter to ping pong ball during the event time. The report was relayed through mPING.
Maximum hail size increased from dime to half dollar near the intersection of Oklahoma Highways 3W and 59A during the event time.
The report was relayed through mPING.
The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Trees were damaged by thunderstorm winds. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
An image from near Wintersmith Park was shared on social media. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Hailfall near the intersection of County Club Road and B Street.
The report was relayed through mPING.
The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Hailfall near the intersection of Oklahoma Highways 1 and 7.
The report was relayed through mPING.
The report was relayed by emergency management. The location is approximate.
The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
The report was relayed through mPING.
The report was relayed by emergency management.
The report was relayed through mPING.
The report was relayed through mPING.
Damage to vehicle windows was also reported. The location is approximate.
The report was relayed through mPING.
The report was relayed through mPING.
The location is approximate.
The location is approximate.
The report was relayed through mPING.
The location is approximate.
The report was relayed through mPING.
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hailfall near the intersection of U.S. Highway 75 and Hat Powell Road. The report was relayed by emergency management.
The report was relayed through mPING.
The location is approximate.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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