Updated 1:21 p.m.: The National Weather Service has canceled the Tornado Watch for Grady and Oklahoma counties, but it remains in effect until 8 p.m. for the rest of eastern Oklahoma.
112p: Oklahoma and Grady counties have been removed from the Tornado Watch. #okwx #texomawx pic.twitter.com/EyjaCp8VLp
— NWS Norman (@NWSNorman) November 5, 2015
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As a line of severe storms moves through the state Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service’s Norman Forecast Office has issued a Tornado Watch until 8 p.m. Thursday for the much of Oklahoma roughly south and east of Interstate 44.
The Tornado Watch includes both the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metros. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have been issued throughout the morning and early afternoon as storms make their way across the state.
Meteorologists say the highest instability exists over southern Oklahoma, with hail and strong, damaging winds the main threat. Dime-sized hail has been reported just north of Duncan, which could damage vehicles. 60 mile-per-hour wind gusts could cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
VIDEO: interesting storm with crisp updraft base SW Duncan, OK! supercellular traits! Tornado watch @breakingweather pic.twitter.com/lueGT9FRoN
— Reed Timmer (@ReedTimmerAccu) November 5, 2015
The threat of severe weather remains through the evening, with 70 mile-per-hour winds, hail up to the size of quarters, and a very low potential for tornadoes. Storms will continue to move south and east through the remainder of the day.
After the front passes, much drier and cooler air will settle in over the state. Some parts of northwest Oklahoma could see frost as nighttime temperatures dip into the 30s. There’s no rain forecast until the middle of next week.
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