Severe warning for Canadian, Grady and Caddo counties
Thursday, June 5, at exactly 3:44 p.m. (CDT), the National Weather Service in Norman launched a severe thunderstorm warning covering the counties of Caddo, Canadian and Grady, in central and southwestern Oklahoma. The warning remains in effect until 4:45 p.m. and includes the Oklahoma City metro area.
Extreme winds and hail: potential impacts
According to the NWS meteorologists, intense storm cells are advancing eastward at 40 mph from a line extending between Bridgeport and Albert. The main threats include:
➡️ Gusts up to 70 mph (113 km/h)
➡️ Hailstones as large as 1.25 inches (3.2 cm)
Emergency management sources anticipate severe damage to trees, vehicles, roofs, mobile homes and outbuildings.
Cities and areas most at risk
These severe thunderstorms are forecast to affect numerous locations between 3:50 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., including:
Hinton, Lookeba, Binger, Gracemont, Cogar, Lake Chickasha, Minco, El Reno, Pocasset, Union City, Chickasha, Amber, Tuttle, Mustang, Tabler, and Oklahoma City.
The warning also extends to Cedar Lake and Ninnekah, among others.
What a severe thunderstorm warning means
This kind of alert indicates that an intense storm is either ongoing or imminent, with:
➡️ Winds exceeding 58 mph (93 km/h)
➡️ Hail larger than 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Precautionary safety message from the NWS
The National Weather Service advises:
“For your protection, get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.”
Additional safety measures to consider
Keep away from electrical equipment and plumbing during the storm.
Have a battery-powered weather radio on hand in case of power outages.
Bring pets indoors and if time allows, secure outdoor items to prevent them from becoming airborne projectiles.
Live radar for Oklahoma City area
To monitor the situation in real time, it’s essential to check the weather radar focused on the Oklahoma City metro region. Conditions may evolve rapidly throughout the afternoon and early evening.
