OKLAHOMA — Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of Oklahoma Friday, with damaging winds and large hail identified as the primary threats, according to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center.
Much of Oklahoma is under a “slight risk” for severe weather, particularly across central and eastern portions of the state, including the Oklahoma City metro area. A broader “marginal risk” extends across additional areas, indicating isolated severe storms are possible.
Forecasters say storms are expected to develop Friday afternoon as a cold front and dryline move southeast into an increasingly unstable air mass. Additional storm development is also possible across southwest Oklahoma and into northwest Texas.
According to the Storm Prediction Center, the environment will support strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts. While the overall tornado threat is lower compared to areas farther north, an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, especially with any discrete storms or along the leading edge of organized storm lines.
Storms are expected to become more widespread into the evening hours, potentially forming into a larger line of storms as they move across the state.
Residents are encouraged to monitor weather updates and be prepared to take action if warnings are issued.
