Oppressively hot temperatures that had dominated the weather story during the summer continued into the afternoon of August 3. A weak cold front moved to near the I-44 corridor by late afternoon, with temperatures well over 100 degrees on either side of the boundary. Scattered thunderstorms developed near and north of the front by mid afternoon and continued into the early evening. Some damage was reported with strong winds over southwest Oklahoma City.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 03-AUG-11 14:25:00 to 03-AUG-11 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARNEGIE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

No damage was reported with the wind gust.

Hail in CANADIAN, OKLAHOMA
From 03-AUG-11 15:01:00 to 03-AUG-11 15:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALUMET
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CANADIAN, OKLAHOMA
From 03-AUG-11 15:12:00 to 03-AUG-11 15:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALUMET
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SHAVE Project

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 03-AUG-11 15:37:00 to 03-AUG-11 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKLAHOMA CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The hail was reported near Reno and MacArthur Avenues.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 03-AUG-11 15:35:00 to 03-AUG-11 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKLAHOMA CITY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The city of Oklahoma City along with local broadcast media reported wind damage along a stretch from around Reno Avenue to SW 22nd Street, and to South Indiana Street. The damage was confined to buildings, trees, and signs, as most residential structures only suffered minor shingle damage. Some of the worst tree damage occurred along Westwood Avenue from Exchange Avenue to SW 19th Street, and along SW 15th Street from Westwood to Pennsylvania Avenues.  A two-story apartment building had its roof torn off, but this building had been damage in two prior storms. Numerous commercial buildings suffered at least minor roof damage. Some of the more significant damage occurred near Stockyard City. Falling debris (bricks, etc.) damaged a few adjacent structures and awnings. Numerous power poles were blown down, with over 1700 customers without power for several hours. Monetary damages for this severe wind event were not available.

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 03-AUG-11 15:42:00 to 03-AUG-11 15:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKLAHOMA CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The hail was reported near NW 3rd Street and Portland Avenue.

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 03-AUG-11 15:46:00 to 03-AUG-11 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKLAHOMA CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 03-AUG-11 15:50:00 to 03-AUG-11 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKLAHOMA CITY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SHAVE Project

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 03-AUG-11 15:50:00 to 03-AUG-11 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKLAHOMA CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The hail was reported near NW 20th Street and Portland Avenue. The hail lasted for approximately 10 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOBLE, OKLAHOMA
From 03-AUG-11 16:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED ROCK
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Hail in GARFIELD, OKLAHOMA
From 03-AUG-11 17:13:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: (END)VANCE AFB ENID
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Penny to occasionally quarter-size hail fell for approximately 15 minutes.

Hail in DEWEY, OKLAHOMA
From 03-AUG-11 17:28:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICI
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in DEWEY, OKLAHOMA
From 03-AUG-11 17:28:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICI
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple power poles were blown down. Monetary damages were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA
From 03-AUG-11 17:30:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODWARD
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA
From 03-AUG-11 17:53:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOORELAND
Magnitude: 72.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Pea-size hail was reported with the wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA
From 03-AUG-11 18:01:00 to 03-AUG-11 18:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOORELAND
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Pea-size hail was reported with the wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODS, OKLAHOMA
From 03-AUG-11 18:20:00 to 03-AUG-11 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREEDOM
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The wind gust was measured at the May Ranch mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODS, OKLAHOMA
From 03-AUG-11 18:25:00 to 03-AUG-11 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREEDOM
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The wind gust was measured at the May Ranch mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODS, OKLAHOMA
From 03-AUG-11 18:33:00 to 03-AUG-11 18:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALVA
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODS, OKLAHOMA
From 03-AUG-11 18:35:00 to 03-AUG-11 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREEDOM
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The wind gust was measured at the May Ranch mesonet site.

Hail in CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA
From 03-AUG-11 14:22:00 to 03-AUG-11 14:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOORE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public