OKLAHOMA — Storm chances are expected to increase across Oklahoma late Tuesday night as a developing storm system approaches from the west, potentially bringing large hail and damaging wind gusts to parts of the state overnight.
Forecast discussions indicate that thunderstorms are likely to begin forming across western Oklahoma Tuesday evening, before gradually moving eastward across the state during the nighttime hours. While the strongest severe weather may remain west of Tulsa, storms are expected to maintain their strength as they travel east across central and eastern Oklahoma through the overnight period.
Storms Expected to Develop in Western Oklahoma
Meteorologists say the first storms should begin forming across western Oklahoma during the evening hours Tuesday as the approaching system provides the energy needed for thunderstorm development.
Cities near the early storm zone could include areas around Weatherford, Enid, and parts of western Oklahoma, where initial storm clusters may begin organizing. As the evening progresses, these storms are forecast to move east toward larger population centers across central Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City Area Could See Storm Clusters
Forecast models suggest storm clusters could develop and strengthen near Oklahoma City and surrounding communities, where radar projections show bands of thunderstorms expanding through the region…