Cotton County Emergency Management

05/31/2026

9:30 PM [Saturday, May 30th] - Severe weather chances have ended areawide this evening.

While low storm/severe chances exist tomorrow -Sunday - the most common weather highlight will be some of the hottest temperatures so far this spring! Use caution if planning time outdoors!

05/30/2026

05/29/2026

There is a risk of strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon through the evening with a threat for damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph and large hail up to golf balls. Be sure to stay weather aware--especially if you're outdoors.

05/29/2026

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible tomorrow morning with additional redevelopment possible in the afternoon. Any thunderstorms in the afternoon into evening will have the potential to be severe with a risk of hail and damaging wind gusts.

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

Scattered thunderstorms are ongoing across parts of our area and will continue this afternoon.

Always a good time to remember: if you're close enough to hear thunder, it's time to move inside.

05/27/2026

Preparedness is a mindset, not a one-time event! Learn how to make small adjustments today or over time to get your family on the right track. Visit the tab on our website to learn more. ✅

05/23/2026

Alert from Cotton County, OK Emergency Management
May 23, 2026 12:21:28 AM, CST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning from 5/23/26 12:20 AM to 5/23/26 12:45 AM CST from Cotton County, OK Emergency Management. https://hrpow.us/4CTCr6V

Weather Alert Details:
Weather Event: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective Time: Sat, 23 May 2026 00:20:00 -0500
End Time: Sat, 23 May 2026 00:45:00 -0500
Area: Comanche, OK; Cotton, OK
Description: SVROUN

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Comanche County in southwestern Oklahoma...
Northeastern Cotton County in southwestern Oklahoma...

* Until 1245 AM CDT.

* At 1220 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Walters,
moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Eastern Lawton, Walters, Geronimo, and Hulen.
Instruction: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

05/23/2026

Alert from Cotton County, OK Emergency Management
May 22, 2026 11:11:28 PM, CST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning from 5/22/26 11:09 PM to 5/23/26 12:00 AM CST from Cotton County, OK Emergency Management. https://hrpow.us/i10zLp1

Weather Alert Details:
Weather Event: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective Time: Fri, 22 May 2026 23:09:00 -0500
End Time: Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500
Area: Comanche, OK; Cotton, OK; Greer, OK; Jackson, OK; Kiowa, OK; Tillman, OK; Wichita, TX; Wilbarger, TX
Description: SVROUN

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Western Comanche County in southwestern Oklahoma...
West central Cotton County in southwestern Oklahoma...
Eastern Jackson County in southwestern Oklahoma...
Kiowa County in southwestern Oklahoma...
Tillman County in southwestern Oklahoma...
Southeastern Greer County in southwestern Oklahoma...
Northwestern Wichita County in northern Texas...
Central Wilbarger County in northern Texas...

* Until midnight CDT.

* At 1109 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 3 miles north of Blair to 4 miles east of Tipton to
4 miles south of Harrold, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Altus, Vernon, Frederick, Hobart, Cache, Snyder, Grandfield,
Tipton, Blair, Olustee, Chattanooga, Mountain Park, Indiahoma,
Davidson, Roosevelt, Gotebo, Manitou, Martha, Faxon, and Elmer.
Instruction: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.