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Oklahoma Braces for Father's Day Storms
22 Jun
Summary
- Father's Day will bring storms and potential tornadoes to Oklahoma.
- A level 2 risk of storms covers most of Oklahoma, with hail as a primary threat.
- Storms are expected to develop Sunday evening and continue into Monday morning.
Oklahoma residents are advised to prepare for a potentially stormy Father's Day on Sunday. Much of the state is under a level 2 slight risk for severe thunderstorms, with a low tornado threat primarily impacting the northern half. Hail is anticipated as the main hazard, with northern areas like Woodward and Ponca City possibly experiencing golf ball-sized hail.
These storms are predicted to develop late Sunday afternoon, around 6-8 p.m. in northern Oklahoma, and then move south towards the Oklahoma City metro overnight. The unsettled weather is expected to persist into Monday morning, bringing needed rainfall to the region by approximately 6 a.m. Southern Oklahoma and the western Panhandle are under a lower level 1 marginal risk.
The conditions for storm development are fueled by heat and breezy winds across the state. While the tornado risk is low, and the OKC metro has a very low index, the hail threat remains significant for many areas.
