Norman, Oklahoma – Scattered severe thunderstorms racing through central and eastern Oklahoma and into north and central Texas Sunday night could bring damaging winds up to 80 mph and hail as large as 1.5 inches through 5 a.m. Monday.
According to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center, two bowing thunderstorm segments—one over southwest Oklahoma and another across the Texas Big Country—are surging east-southeast into a warm, unstable air mass. These lines are expected to intensify overnight, with the primary threat being damaging wind gusts, though isolated hail and a brief tornado cannot be ruled out.
Cities at risk include Norman, Ardmore, McAlester, Denton, Wichita Falls, and the northern DFW Metroplex. Power outages and downed trees are possible where wind gusts exceed 75 mph. Drivers should avoid overnight travel if possible and secure outdoor items that could become projectiles.
Residents are urged to monitor NOAA Weather Radio or local alerts and have multiple ways to receive warnings. Storms are expected to weaken by sunrise, but additional watches may be issued as new storms develop.
