Oklahoma City, OK – Severe thunderstorms are expected to impact parts of Oklahoma late Friday night, with a Severe Thunderstorm Watch now in effect.
The National Weather Service issued the watch at 9:25 PM CDT Friday, covering 13 counties across the state. The watch will remain in effect until 4:00 AM CDT Saturday. Areas under the watch include Caddo, Canadian, Cleveland, Grady, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa, Lincoln, Logan, McClain, Oklahoma, Payne, and Washita counties.
The primary threat from these storms includes the potential for large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall. According to the National Weather Service, residents in these counties should stay alert for rapidly changing conditions and be prepared to take cover if necessary.
Additionally, the National Weather Service has issued another Severe Thunderstorm Watch, which is in effect until 3:00 AM CDT for a separate group of Oklahoma counties. This includes Adair, Cherokee, Craig, Creek, Delaware, Haskell, Mayes, McIntosh, Muskogee, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Ottawa, Pittsburg, Rogers, Sequoyah, Tulsa, and Wagoner counties. Like the other watch, the primary threats include large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain, and residents in these areas are encouraged to stay alert and be ready to seek shelter if storms intensify.
This watch follows a period of warm and humid conditions across the region, which have contributed to the development of the storms. Residents are advised to monitor local weather updates and have a plan in place for severe weather, including ensuring access to a safe place indoors.
The situation is developing, and more updates will be provided as necessary.
