Strong to severe storms are likely Monday evening and into early Tuesday morning, with damaging winds and half dollar-sized hail the primary concerns.
“Expect development to kick off between about 4 and 6 p.m. over the panhandles and move into western Oklahoma and western North Texas,” National Weather Service meteorologist Jonathan Kurtz said Monday morning during a video briefing. “They are expected to move at a decent speed eastward into central Oklahoma through midnight, and into the eastern half of Oklahoma through the early morning hours Tuesday.”
Tornadoes are possible, especially across southwest Oklahoma.
“There is a medium potential for tornadoes this evening. This is tied to that initial supercellular development,” Kurtz said. “Presently, it appears the best window for potential tornadoes will be between about 4 and 8 p.m. The chance for tornadoes will decrease after sunset as storms merge and take on a more linear structure.”
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Heavy rainfall is likely overnight, and NWS meteorologists told The Associated Press one to five inches of rain are possible Monday night through Tuesday, and up to 10 inches in isolated areas of eastern Oklahoma. That could cause flash flooding.
By Tuesday afternoon, the state will only see lingering showers with much windier conditions. Dry air will move in behind the front, and conditions will be clear through the remainder of the work week, with a possibility of showers and storms later this weekend.
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