Numerous Tornado Warnings Issued Across Southern Oklahoma as Severe Weather Threat Continues Into Sunday Evening

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Storms in southern Oklahoma prompted a wave of tornado warnings Saturday, along with severe thunderstorm warnings and a broad tornado watch.

The risk was not over by nightfall. Forecasters said the threat would continue into Sunday.

The Warnings

Warnings were issued for counties including Johnston, Garvin, Murray, Pontotoc, Seminole, Coal and Carter as storms moved through the state.

Some warnings expired as new ones were issued farther east, keeping much of the area under active weather alerts for hours.

Storm Threats

The National Weather Service said the storms could produce tornadoes, 60 mph wind gusts and large hail…

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