Special Weather Statement 04/20/2025 11:25 for Oklahoma areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 1:25PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 20, 2025 - 11:25am
Expires: 
April 20, 2025 - 12:00pm
Description: 
At 125 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles northwest of Broken Bow, or 31 miles west of De Queen, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Plunketville, Watson, Bethel, Mount Herman, Smithville, and Sherwood.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for southeastern Oklahoma.
Area Description: 
McCurtain
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA