Oklahomans brace for possible tornadoes, golf ball size hail and 80 mph winds this weekend

Storm anxiety builds across Oklahoma ahead of weekend forecast
The skies above Oklahoma may soon turn dangerous, and residents are preparing for the worst. After a calm start to May, severe weather is set to return this weekend with a trifecta of threats including tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds.

KOCO 5 Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane said the window for Saturday's (May 24) severe weather stretches from 4 p.m. to midnight, with much of the state under a slight risk. But it is central and southwest Oklahoma that face an elevated threat of tornado activity.


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Adding to the concern is the potential for hail the size of golf balls and wind gusts reaching up to 80 miles per hour. Despite the severity of the threats, the storms themselves are expected to be isolated, meaning not everyone will be impacted, but those who are could see serious damage.

Storms may hit Oklahoma City by Sunday evening
The severe weather risk does not end with Saturday. On Sunday, between 3 p.m. and midnight, more strong storms are expected, this time sweeping into the state from the west. Forecasters say these storms could enter the Oklahoma City metro around 8 p.m. and continue pushing east through the night.

As of now, the National Weather Service has placed much of Oklahoma under a slight risk for severe weather on Sunday as well. The primary concern remains damaging winds and large hail, although tornadoes cannot be ruled out entirely.

This multi-day severe weather forecast has raised alarms among both meteorologists and local residents. While May is historically Oklahoma’s peak tornado month, the combination of high wind, isolated supercells, and evening storm development makes this weekend especially unpredictable.

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Residents urged to stay weather aware
Meteorologists recommend that Oklahomans have multiple ways to receive weather alerts over the weekend. With the potential for tornadoes and other extreme conditions during overnight hours, being informed could be lifesaving.

Damon Lane and his team at KOCO 5 will be providing continuous updates across TV and social media as new data comes in. While no one can say for certain where or when a tornado might touch down, early warning and preparation remain the best tools for safety.