Tornado Emergency Issued for Enid, Breckinridge and Fairmont Oklahoma Until 8:45 PM CDT April 23
ENID, OKLAHOMA — The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Tornado Emergency for Enid, Breckinridge, and Fairmont, Oklahoma, valid until 8:45 PM CDT on Thursday, April 23, 2026. This is a life-threatening situation and anyone in the affected area must seek shelter immediately.
This Is a Life-Threatening Emergency
A Tornado Emergency is the highest and most urgent alert the National Weather Service can issue. It is reserved exclusively for situations where a confirmed, damaging tornado is posing an immediate and catastrophic threat to populated areas. This is not a standard tornado warning — immediate action is required.
Threat Information
- Damaging tornado — confirmed and ongoing
- Golf ball-sized hail — possible alongside the tornado threat
Population at Risk
| Exposure Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Population | 28,569 |
| Schools | 13 |
| Hospitals | 4 |
Nearly 29,000 people, along with 13 schools and 4 hospitals, fall within the potential exposure zone for this tornado emergency.
Warning Zone
The tornado emergency covers a defined area east and southeast of Enid, encompassing Breckinridge and Fairmont along the Highway 412 and Highway 64 corridor. Communities including North Enid, Kremlin, and Garber are also within or near the warned area.
Seek Shelter Right Now
If you are in Enid, Breckinridge, Fairmont, or surrounding areas in Garfield County:
- Get to the lowest floor of a sturdy building immediately
- Put as many walls between you and the outside as possible
- Stay away from windows entirely
- Mobile homes offer zero protection — you must be in a permanent structure now
- Do not wait — this tornado is confirmed and dangerous
Stay with CabarrusWeekly.com for continuing live updates on this tornado emergency.
