Stormy Valentine’s Day Ahead for Oklahoma: Severe Storm Risk Targets Southeast OK While OKC and Tulsa Face Elevated Wind and Hail Threat

OKLAHOMA — A dynamic storm system is set to bring widespread rain and thunderstorms across the state Friday night into Saturday, with the greatest severe weather threat focused over southeast Oklahoma.

Forecasters indicate that while much of the state will see rainfall and thunderstorms, storm intensity will vary significantly by region.

Heavy Rain and Statewide Storm Coverage Friday Night Into Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to expand across Oklahoma beginning Friday evening, continuing through Saturday afternoon and evening. Far western Oklahoma may see initial storm development Friday, with activity gradually spreading eastward overnight.

Rainfall coverage will be widespread, and multiple rounds of storms are possible. This setup suggests periods of heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds across a large portion of the state.

Southeast Oklahoma Faces the Strongest Severe Threat

The most concerning weather is projected for southeast Oklahoma, including areas near McAlester, Ada, Ardmore, and toward Idabel and the Arkansas border…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS