Tornado Watch Issued For Multiple Oklahoma Counties

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Monday, May 6th 2024, 3:58 pm

By: News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -

An outbreak of severe weather is looking likely, and storms will try to develop in western Oklahoma Monday afternoon.

Very large hail, damaging wind gusts to 80 mph, and strong to violent, long-track tornadoes are all possible late this afternoon and into the evening, which does include the OKC metro.

Severe Weather Alerts For Oklahoma Counties:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Woodward County until 4:45pm.
Tornado Watch for Alfalfa, Beckham, Blaine, Caddo, Canadian, Carter, Cleveland, Comanche, Custer, Dewey, Ellis, Garfield, Garvin, Grady, Greer, Harmon, Harper, Jackson, Jefferson, Kay, Kingfisher, Lincoln, Logan and McClain County until 11:00pm.
Tornado Watch for Major, Murray, Noble, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, Payne, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Roger Mills, Seminole, Stephens, Tillman, Washita, Woods and Woodward County until 11:00pm.

What is the weather like on Monday? Will there be tornadoes?

The main threats with these storms will be strong tornadoes, and hail that could reach the size of baseballs. Strong winds will also be a factor.

Storms approach the Oklahoma City metro late Monday afternoon, and during this timeframe, the low-level jet will really kick in.

Time of arrival for storms on Monday.

This will ramp up the threat to "high" for a tornado. The ingredients are present for long-tracked tornadoes, but there are still some questions about how far to the south storms develop, so stay tuned to the forecast today as everything becomes more refined.

We do not know exactly where these storms will fire, but the ingredients for severe weather are maxing out the scales.

Hail size zone.

The majority of the state will have the chance for hail, including golf ball and quarter-sized.

As you plan out your day, please know where you and your loved ones will be in relation to the closet shelter or safe spot. A mobile home will not work on a day like Monday.

If storms are headed your way, and you decide to leave your mobile home to head for a safer place, do it early enough to avoid being caught. Do not get caught in your vehicle!

Rain and storm chances on Monday.

If storms are headed your way, and you decide to leave your mobile home to head for a safer place, do it early enough to avoid being caught. Do not get caught in your vehicle!

May be an image of map and text that says 'Guymon 9 CHANCE OF RAIN & STORMS TODAY 6:00 PM MIDNIGHT 20% 80% Alva 80% Ponca City Enid 80% Stillwater Woodward LIKELY 80% Miami 44 MODERATE 80% Tulsa 40 SLIGHT 60% Oklahoma City 40% Clinton 20% Hobart 20% Lawton 40 Altus 20% Sallisaw 20% 20% McAlester Ada 20% Ardmore 20% Durant 20% Idabel'

Not everyone will see a storm, but any storm that does develop can produce any of the severe weather modes. May be an image of map and text that says '9 CHANCE OF RAIN & STORMS MIDNIGHT 6 AM Guymon Alva Woodward LIKELY 00% Miami 80% 44 80% Tulsa MODERATE Ponca City Enid 30% Stillwater ENDS BY AM OKC Oklahoma City 40 SLIGHT Clinton Hobart 80% Sallisaw 40 Altus 80% 80% McAlester Ada Lawton 20% Ardmore 20% Durant 20% Idabel'

Many Oklahomans will not see severe weather today, so remember to stay alert, have a plan, and don't be scared. If you are prepared for the worst, you won't be caught off guard. Our team will be in the field and in the studio bringing you updates.

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