{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.58e49e9e1926b6a6e458c36510027392c977e837.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-18","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.58e49e9e1926b6a6e458c36510027392c977e837.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Norman OK"},"word_count":90,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Beckham; Washita; Greer; Kiowa\n**Issued by:** NWS Norman OK\n**Sent:** 2026-05-18T18:00:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-18T18:00:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-18T18:30:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 600 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6\nmiles south of Retrop, moving northeast at 30 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nSentinel, Rocky, and Retrop.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building."}