Norman, OK – Tornadoes and giant, softball-sized hail are possible across the Southern Plains today as a dangerous severe weather outbreak develops Sunday afternoon and evening.
According to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center, storms could produce hailstones up to 5 inches in diameter, wind gusts between 80 and 100 mph, and a few strong tornadoes. The greatest risk stretches from Lubbock and Amarillo, Texas, northeast through Lawton and Oklahoma City, to parts of southern Kansas. Areas inside the red and purple zones on the risk map face the highest chance of life-threatening storms.
Cities including Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, and Norman are in the path of fast-moving supercells capable of causing major damage. The blue dashed area on the forecast highlights regions most likely to see hurricane-force winds, while green dashed areas mark where hail larger than baseballs could fall.
Residents should take shelter immediately when warnings are issued, stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or local alerts, and avoid unnecessary travel after 2 p.m. today. Bring pets and vehicles indoors, and secure outdoor objects.
The severe weather threat may continue into the overnight hours, with additional warnings possible through Monday morning.
