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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
848 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026

OKZ077-161415-
McCurtain OK-
848 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN MCCURTAIN COUNTY
UNTIL 915 AM CDT...

At 848 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 32
miles north of Broken Bow, or 38 miles northwest of De Queen, moving
northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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...
  Smithville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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LAT...LON 3445 9446 3441 9479 3451 9483 3451 9446
TIME...MOT...LOC 1347Z 251DEG 26KT 3449 9472

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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