OKLAHOMA — Storm chances ramp up across Oklahoma later Monday, with the greatest threat arriving Monday night as a line of storms develops and moves east. Some storms could turn strong to severe, with damaging winds of 60 to 70 mph as the main threat. Quarter-size hail and a limited risk of a few tornadoes within the line are also possible, while locally heavy rain could fall across parts of eastern Oklahoma.
Low Severe Risk Covers Nearly All of Oklahoma Monday Night
A low risk for severe storms covers almost the entire state late Monday, stretching from Alva, Enid, and Ponca City in the north to Ardmore and Durant in the south. The risk area includes Oklahoma City, Norman, Tulsa, Stillwater, Bartlesville, Muskogee, and McAlester.
Western Oklahoma, including Clinton, Hobart, Altus, and Lawton, also falls within the low-risk zone. Areas along the far western edge near Gage and Buffalo, along with far southeast Oklahoma near Idabel and Poteau, sit in a very low risk area.
Damaging Winds of 60 to 70 MPH Lead the Threats
Damaging winds of 60 to 70 mph are the main concern with the strongest storms in the line Monday night. Winds this strong could bring down tree limbs, damage fences and roofs, and cause scattered power outages across the state.
Hail up to the size of quarters is also possible with some storms. The tornado risk is limited, though a few brief tornadoes could form within the line as it pushes east overnight.
Eastern Oklahoma Could See the Heaviest Rain This Week
Rainfall over the next seven days is expected to be heaviest across eastern Oklahoma. Areas near Tulsa, Bartlesville, Pryor, Muskogee, Miami, and McAlester could pick up around 1 to 2 inches, with locally higher totals possible in a few places…