OKLAHOMA — Severe storms will refire across western Oklahoma late Saturday afternoon, May 9, 2026, bringing a tornado, wind, and hail threat as storms develop and push eastward through the evening hours. The storm zone covers a broad yellow risk area stretching from Woodward, Alva, and Enid through Oklahoma City, Norman, Lawton, and Ardmore southward to Wichita Falls. Golf ball sized hail, winds up to 70 mph, and a tornado threat are all confirmed hazards for the late Saturday afternoon and evening window, with more storms expected to redevelop overnight.
Golf Ball Hail and 70mph Winds Targeting OKC Through Lawton and Norman Saturday Evening
The primary storm zone covers western and central Oklahoma with the most significant threats being golf ball sized hail and wind gusts reaching up to 70 mph. Oklahoma City, Norman, Kingfisher, Clinton, Hobart, Altus, and Lawton all sit inside the active yellow risk zone for Saturday afternoon and evening storm development…