Is there a tornado warning in Craig, Mayes and Ottawa counties, Oklahoma?

Yes. The National Weather Service in Tulsa has a Tornado Warning in effect until 2:00 AM CST for southeastern Craig, southwestern Ottawa and north central Mayes counties.

Where is the tornado right now?

At 1:14 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was 3 miles south of Big Cabin, moving northeast at 35 mph. Locations in or near its path include Vinita, Afton and Pensacola.

Is Interstate 44 affected by the tornado warning?

Yes. The warning includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 267 and 296. The National Weather Service says people in vehicles should move to the closest substantial shelter.

Tornado Warning for 3 Oklahoma counties: Nov 3, 2026

Key facts

Alert: Tornado Warning (extreme)
Issued by: National Weather Service, Tulsa OK
Areas: Craig, OK; Mayes, OK; Ottawa, OK
In effect: until 2:00 AM CST, Nov 3, 2026
Detection: Observed

The red outline is the area the National Weather Service put under the tornado warning. Source: NWS alert polygon. Not to scale with roads.

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What the National Weather Service says

“To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW!”
NWS Tulsa OK, Tornado Warning, 1:14 AM CST Nov 3, 2026 · official alert

“Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows.”
NWS Tulsa OK, Tornado Warning, 1:14 AM CST Nov 3, 2026 · official alert

“This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 267 and 296.”
NWS Tulsa OK, Tornado Warning, 1:14 AM CST Nov 3, 2026 · official alert

What to do

If you are in the warned area, take cover now. Go to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, and stay away from windows.

If you are outdoors, in a mobile home or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter. Protect yourself from flying debris.

The National Weather Service lists Vinita, Afton, Adair, Big Cabin, Pensacola, White Oak and Pyramid Corners as locations in or near the path. Drivers on Interstate 44 between mile markers 267 and 296 are in the warned area and should not stay in a vehicle if shelter is available.

Stay in shelter until the warning ends or the National Weather Service says the danger has passed.

Context

The National Weather Service says this tornado was confirmed by radar and warns of damaging winds and flying debris. It says mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed, and tree damage is likely.

FEMA has made disaster declarations for tornadoes and severe storms in these counties. Craig and Ottawa counties were both covered by a declaration on April 30, 2024, and Mayes County by one on June 14, 2024. Flood-insurance claim counts, such as 1,163 in Ottawa County, cover only insured properties and do not measure tornado damage.

Updates

1:30 AM CST The tornado warning is no longer in effect.
1:14 AM CST NWS Tulsa OK issued the tornado warning until 2:00 AM CST.

History here

Craig County: 46 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1986, most recent 2020.

Craig County: recent federal disaster declarations

DR-4776 (2024): severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding
DR-4721 (2023): severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes
DR-4587 (2021): severe winter storms
DR-4453 (2019): severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding
DR-4438 (2019): severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding

Mayes County: 122 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1985, most recent 2025.

Mayes County: recent federal disaster declarations

DR-4791 (2024): severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding
DR-4721 (2023): severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes
DR-4587 (2021): severe winter storms
DR-4438 (2019): severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding
DR-4315 (2017): severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding

Ottawa County: 1163 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1979, most recent 2026.

Ottawa County: recent federal disaster declarations

DR-4776 (2024): severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding
DR-4587 (2021): severe winter storms
DR-4453 (2019): severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding
DR-4438 (2019): severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding
DR-4315 (2017): severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding

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Questions

Is there a tornado warning in Craig, Mayes and Ottawa counties, Oklahoma?: Yes. The National Weather Service in Tulsa has a Tornado Warning in effect until 2:00 AM CST for southeastern Craig, southwestern Ottawa and north central Mayes counties.
Where is the tornado right now?: At 1:14 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was 3 miles south of Big Cabin, moving northeast at 35 mph. Locations in or near its path include Vinita, Afton and Pensacola.
Is Interstate 44 affected by the tornado warning?: Yes. The warning includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 267 and 296. The National Weather Service says people in vehicles should move to the closest substantial shelter.

Sources

NWS Tulsa OK: Tornado Warning, Nov 3, 2026 weather.gov
FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov

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