Possible Tornado Touches Down Near Big Cabin

A severe thunderstorm produced a possible tornado between Adair and Big Cabin in northeastern Oklahoma early Tuesday morning.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Current Conditions

Possible Tornado Touches Down Near Big Cabin

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National Weather Service Tulsa reported a possible tornado touched down between Adair and Big Cabin, east of Highway 69, early Tuesday morning. A severe thunderstorm that developed rotation near Adair moved northeast through the area.

Why it matters

The storm prompted a tornado warning for portions of Craig and Ottawa counties before it was canceled ahead of its scheduled 2 a.m. expiration. Residents across northeastern Oklahoma were affected by the severe weather as it tracked toward Vinita.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning that was canceled before its scheduled 2 a.m. expiration, and a storm tracker reported a funnel extending to the ground near Big Cabin. Whether the event was confirmed as a tornado was not stated in the source.

The players

National Weather Service Tulsa

The National Weather Service Tulsa office is the federal forecasting office responsible for issuing warnings for northeastern Oklahoma.

The details

A severe thunderstorm developed rotation near Adair and moved northeast toward Big Cabin, where a storm tracker saw a funnel extending to the ground along the Will Rogers Turnpike. The storm continued toward Vinita, and the Big Cabin Fire Department reported large tree limbs down after checking for damage.

Early Tuesday morning (November 3, 2026): possible tornado touched down between Adair and Big Cabin.
2 a.m. Tuesday (November 3, 2026): scheduled expiration of the tornado warning, which was canceled earlier.

Seasonal Patterns

Tornado warnings issued by the National Weather Service Tulsa office follow standard procedures tied to radar-detected rotation and storm tracker reports. This early-November storm adds to the record of late-season severe weather in northeastern Oklahoma.

Residents near Big Cabin, Adair and Vinita should watch for downed tree limbs and avoid damaged areas until local crews clear them. Monitor National Weather Service alerts for any new warnings in Craig and Ottawa counties.

The takeaway

Severe storms can produce tornadoes with little notice, so keeping a weather radio or alert app active is a practical safeguard. Checking local warnings before and during storms helps residents respond quickly to changing conditions.