WWUS84 KOUN 182226
SPSOUN

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
526 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
 
OKZ016-021-022-182300-
Washita OK-Beckham OK-Custer OK-
526 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of western Washita,
southwestern Custer and eastern Beckham Counties through 600 PM
CDT...

At 526 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles northwest of Retrop, moving north at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Elk City, Burns Flat, Canute, Carter, Foss, and Retrop.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

This storm 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.

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LAT...LON 3551 9954 3551 9937 3552 9936 3552 9901
      3512 9925 3513 9961
TIME...MOT...LOC 2226Z 202DEG 43KT 3520 9942 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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