Thunderstorm Wind, Woods
- When
- June 13, 12:15 AM CST
- Where
- Woods County, 13.63 mi NNE of Camp Houston
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 36.987, -99.011
May Ranch (MAYR) Mesonet observation.
Several rounds of severe thunderstorms impacted northern Oklahoma on the 13th and early morning hours of the 14th. The first featured a slowly decaying line of thunderstorms during the early morning of the 13th, producing a few observations of severe winds and wind damage.
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The episode as NWS OUN wrote it up.
Several rounds of severe thunderstorms impacted northern Oklahoma on the 13th and early morning hours of the 14th. The first featured a slowly decaying line of thunderstorms during the early morning of the 13th, producing a few observations of severe winds and wind damage. Later in the afternoon, a pair of supercell thunderstorms developed along a remnant outflow boundary across the region. Provided strong instability and steep lapse rates, several reports of large hail and damaging wind gusts were received with this activity. Later, a semi-organized convective line (along an approaching cold front) impacted similar areas, leading to additional reports of mainly damaging/severe wind gusts.
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 Jun 12, 10:05 PM CST, 2 hours 10 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Norman OK 1105 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026 ...New AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 1059 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026 - Severe thunderstorm risk through the weekend. Damaging wind gusts and large hail are the primary hazards. - Hot & muggy conditions expected again Saturday, with heat indices near and above 100-105 degrees in the afternoon and evening. - Active pattern continues through the weekend, with additional chances for rain and storms. Locally heavy rain/flooding possible. && .NEAR TERM... (Rest of today and tonight) Issued at 139 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026 Scattered showers/storms will continue to develop in parts of southern OK and western north TX this afternoon as an outflow boundary continues to move west and northwest across the area. Additional development of a few storms will also be possible along the outflow boundary further north into parts of central/northern OK although this is a low chance. Some of these storms may become strong/severe with strong winds and hail. This activity is expected to end this evening. There is a higher chance for additional showers/storms across northern OK tonight into early Saturday. Models show storms developing in the High Plains this afternoon/evening. These storms are expected to develop into a complex that moves east across SW KS and the Panhandles eventually moving into OK where it continues to move eastward. There are a few models that keep the complex north of the fa in S KS so there is some uncertainty with the southern extent. This complex will have the potential for severe storms with damaging winds the main concern although hail is a secondary concern. Humid conditions will return today as the moist airmass that got shifted southward yesterday continues to spread back to the north with 60s/70s dewpoints returning to much/all of the fa by evening. Temperatures this afternoon are expected to be a bit cooler than the last few days with highs in the mid 80s to low 90s. However, with the humid conditions it will likely feel like there isn't too much of a difference. Temperatures tonight will be warm with lows in the low/mid 70s. && .SHORT TERM... (Saturday through Sunday night) Issued at 139 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026 Some lingering showers/storms from the storm complex may still be ongoing in parts of northern OK Saturday morning before ending/moving out but for the most part much of the fa will likely remain dry through much of the daylight hours. Rain chances will begin late Saturday afternoon and increase Saturday night into Sunday with the highest chances shifting southward during that time. Models show another cold front moving into NW OK late afternoon/early evening. This front is expected to continue to move southward Saturday night into Sunday pushing into central TX by Sunday evening. Strong to severe storms are possible Saturday and Sunday. Sunday's severe potential will be somewhat dependent on how things evolve Saturday night into Sunday morning and for our fa would likely be confined to parts of far southern OK and western north TX where as the risk on Saturday is over a greater portion of the fa. Damaging winds and large hail are the primary concerns both days. Locally heavy rain/flooding will also be a concern this weekend. Another hot and humid day is expected Saturday with highs back into the 90s and low 100s. Triple digit heat index values will be possible across much of the fa with heat indices at or above 105 possible in some locations with the most likely area right now looking to be in parts of northern and central OK. There are some elements that could however mitigate these higher heat indices which leads to some uncertainty. The uncertainty stems from whether there will be any lingering effects from the thunderstorm complex that is expected to move through tonight. Potential factors would be any lingering cloud cover, outflow boundary, and/or showers/storms lasting longer than currently expected. With the uncertainty, will hold off on issuing a heat advisory but if it looks like these things will not be a factor then a heat advisory would probably be needed for at least parts of the fa tomorrow. The good news is some relief is expected to be on the way. Cooler air is expected to move into the region behind the front which will lead to highs (mid 70s to low 80s) on Sunday that are about 15 to 25 degrees cooler than on Saturday. Lows Sunday night will also be much cooler with temperatures ranging from the mid/upper 50s in northern OK to the mid 60s in south central OK. && .LONG TERM... (Monday through Thursday) Issued at 124 AM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026 As the cooler and drier air overspreads the area, after a chance of some lingering showers across the south early, expect mainly dry and cool conditions by Monday afternoon. Highs will only climb into the upper 70s and lower 80s. South winds return Tuesday as we start a warm up into the middle of the upcoming week. Windy and hot conditions expected by Wednesday as daytime highs return to the upper 90s and lower 100s along and northwest of I-44. These conditions may linger through the end of the week. && .AVIATION... (06Z TAFS) Issued at 1105 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026 A complex of thunderstorms will move into northwest Oklahoma tonight. The complex of thunderstorms should weaken with southeast extent. Strong to severe winds gusts and reduced visibilities are possible with the thunderstorms. Outside of thunderstorms, light south to southeast winds are expected tonight. These winds will become gusty during the day tomorrow before weakening in the evening. Additional thunderstorms are expected to develop tomorrow evening across northern into northwest Oklahoma. Mahale && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Oklahoma City OK 73 94 68 74 / 50 0 90 60 Hobart OK 73 96 66 77 / 40 0 80 60 Wichita Falls TX 73 95 71 83 / 20 10 60 70 Gage OK 72 100 60 74 / 70 30 90 40 Ponca City OK 73 95 66 75 / 40 30 100 20 Durant OK 77 92 76 83 / 10 10 60 80 && .OUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... OK...None. TX...None. && NEAR TERM...25 SHORT TERM...25 LONG TERM....30 AVIATION...10
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
1134 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026
OKZ004-009-130500-
Harper OK-Ellis OK-
1134 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern Ellis
and Harper Counties through MIDNIGHT CDT...
At 1134 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Englewood to 7 miles east
of Lipscomb. Movement was east at 35 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...
Shattuck, Laverne, Buffalo, Arnett, Gage, Fargo, May, Rosston, and
Catesby.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor NOAA Weather
Radio, local radio stations or available television stations for
additional information and possible warnings from the National
Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 9951 3659 9959 3659 9961 3650 9960
3610 9968 3614 10000 3700 10000
TIME...MOT...LOC 0434Z 269DEG 30KT 3696 9993 3624 10014
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
30Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
1221 AM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026
OKZ009-010-014-130545-
Woodward OK-Roger Mills OK-Ellis OK-
1221 AM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Ellis, northwestern
Roger Mills and southwestern Woodward Counties through 1245 AM CDT...
At 1220 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 4 miles south of Gage to 6 miles south of
Arnett to 6 miles north of Durham. Movement was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Shattuck, Arnett, Gage, Fargo, and Harmon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3638 9947 3613 9946 3591 9956 3588 10000
3608 10000 3635 9999
TIME...MOT...LOC 0520Z 275DEG 26KT 3625 9978 3604 9980 3593 9990
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
30The Vance AFB radar (KVNX), 83 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 06:17 UTC.
17 thunderstorm wind, 4 hail. Local standard time, as filed.
May Ranch (MAYR) Mesonet observation.
Power lines were blown down along Keowee Road. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Watonga (WATO) Mesonet observation. Wind gust associated with a probable heat burst event.
Four power poles were snapped along U.S. Highway 177, south of Hubbard Road. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
The report was relayed through mPING.
Tree and power pole damage occurred along north Pine Street in Newkirk. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
The report was relayed through mPING.
Blackwell (BLAC) Mesonet observation.
Ponca City Regional Airport (KPNC) observation.
Multiple confirmations of trees, power poles and power lines blown down in/around Newkirk. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
A portable weather station observation on the Oklahoma Highway 11 bridge over Interstate 35.
Newkirk (NEWK) Mesonet observation.
Several roofs and fences sustained minor thunderstorm wind damage, along with many large tree limbs blown down, in/around Lamont. A broadcast media storm chaser measured a 67-mph wind gust with a handheld anemometer near the event time. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Newkirk (NEWK) Mesonet observation.
Blackwell (BLAC) Mesonet observation.
Cheyenne (CHEY) Mesonet observation.
The report was relayed through mPING.
Ponca City Regional Airport (KPNC) observation.
A personal weather station observation.
A power pole was blown down. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Oklahoma in 2026Every state in 2026This day in weather historyWarnings in Oklahoma, June 2026
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1355738, 1355744, 1355745, 1351319, 1351321, 1351322, 1351327, 1351323, 1351324, 1351326, 1351331, 1351372, 1351345, 1351341, 1351347, 1351352, 1351377, 1351362, 1351366, 1351370, 1356643.