Severe weather patterns continue in Oklahoma.
By late Wednesday night, the National Weather Service had issued severe thunderstorm warnings and strengthened tornado watches for southern Oklahoma County, northwestern Cleveland County, and northwestern McLean County. The extreme weather, characterized by large hail and wind damage, caused widespread power outages. This comes on the heels of several days of wildfires in the state.
Here’s what you need to know:
What areas are included in the tornado watch?
The following counties in Oklahoma are under a tornado watch:
- Adair
- cherokee
- Delaware
- haskell
- latimer
- macintosh
- Maze
- muscogee
- Okfaski
- ocmulgee
- pittsburgh
- Sequoia
- wagoner
How long is the Tornado Watch issued?
According to meteorologists travis meyerthe timeline of the main severe threats is as follows:
- Northwest of Tulsa: 7pm to 10pm
- Tulsa Metro and I-44 Corridor: 10pm to midnight
- Southeast of Tulsa: Midnight — 3 a.m.
What can Oklahomans expect?
The National Weather Service in Norman, 20 miles south of downtown Oklahoma City, reported hail the size of tennis balls, wind gusts up to 70 mph, evening temperatures in the mid-70s and several tornadoes. warned that this could occur. .
This weekend, three days of severe weather will bring beneficial rain to the Southern Plains from Saturday to Monday. This classic giant trough receives a lot of support from its backside as it crosses the mountain to the west. This means that when it erupts over the Great, it will be even more powerful… pic.twitter.com/sVw4PNEFp6
— Dr. Reed Timmer (@ReedTimmerUSA) October 31, 2024
john porter AccuWeather warned that conditions were very favorable for large tornadoes across the southern Plains, saying, “All the necessary materials are here today.” He warned that the thunderstorms could generate winds exceeding 130 miles per hour and create “supercell” tornadoes, powerful, sustained storms that can cause widespread destruction.
“These tornadoes can be particularly intense and last for a long time,” Porter explained. “They can last from 45 minutes to an hour or more, leaving a path of destruction in their wake.” Residents in affected areas should evacuate immediately upon receiving the alert and will keep you updated as the situation evolves. We recommend that you closely monitor.
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