Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Oklahoma City and Surrounding Areas: Winds up to 70 MPH, Large Hail Possible

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A severe thunderstorm warning has been officially issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Norman at 3:44 p.m. CDT on Thursday, June 5. The alert applies to several central and southwestern Oklahoma counties, including Caddo, Canadian, and Grady.

🌬️ What to Expect:

• Wind Gusts: Up to 70 miles per hour

• Hail Size: Up to 1.25 inches in diameter

• Impact: Possible damage to vehicles, trees, mobile homes, roofs, and power lines

The NWS advises all residents in the warning area to seek shelter immediately in a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.

📍 Affected Areas and Storm Path

According to the NWS, severe thunderstorms were spotted moving east at 40 mph along a line extending from Bridgeport to Albert.

⚠️ Timeline of Impacted Areas:

• 3:50 p.m. CDT: Hinton, Lookeba, Binger

• 3:55 p.m. CDT: Gracemont

• 4:00 p.m. CDT: Cogar, Lake Chickasha

• 4:10 p.m. CDT: Minco, El Reno

• 4:15 p.m. CDT: Pocasset, Union City

• 4:20 p.m. CDT: Chickasha, Amber

• 4:25 p.m. CDT: Tuttle, Oklahoma City

• 4:30 p.m. CDT: Mustang, Tabler

Additional areas potentially affected include Cedar Lake and Ninnekah.

🧠 What Is a Severe Thunderstorm Warning?

A severe thunderstorm warning is issued when a storm is either occurring or imminent in the warned area, with expected wind speeds of 58 mph or greater or hail at least 1 inch in diameter. These storms can lead to serious property damage, power outages, and dangerous conditions outdoors.

🛡️ Thunderstorm Safety Tips from the NWS

If you’re in the warning area, take these steps to stay safe:

• Seek shelter indoors, preferably in a basement or interior room

• Stay away from windows and avoid using wired electronics

• Unplug sensitive electronics if safe to do so

• Avoid plumbing—lightning can travel through pipes

• Secure outdoor items like furniture, trash cans, and tools

• Bring pets indoors

• Postpone any outdoor activities until the storm passes

• Keep a battery-powered NOAA weather radio for real-time updates in case of a power outage

🛰️ Stay Informed

Residents are urged to monitor the latest radar images, emergency alerts, and updates through trusted sources including:

• National Weather Service official alerts

• Local news stations

• Mobile weather apps with push notifications

🖋️ Contributing Reporters:

This article was prepared using information from the National Weather Service and contributions from reporters Jana Hayes and Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez.

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