Tornadoes, hail likely today as next round of severe storms hit Oklahoma: See radar, alerts
A multi-day outbreak of severe thunderstorms that rocked the Midwest has shifted toward Oklahoma and will continue into early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Norman, the first round of severe weather on Sunday, May 17, in Oklahoma is expected to start after 5 p.m. Potential for tornadoes is expected to be low, but north-central parts of the state could see medium risk.
Storms could produce baseball-sized hail and wind speeds could top 80 mph, the weather service states.
On Friday, at least 23 people were killed in Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia after storms and reported tornadoes tore through the region as part of an extreme weather outbreak, "leaving behind a trail of destruction," authorities told USA TODAY.
The weather service said more storms are expected in Oklahoma and around the Great Plains on Monday, May 19, as well, with more significant tornadoes possible.
Oklahomans should plan ahead to keep their families safe. Here's what you need to know.
Be prepared — tornadoes are possible in and around the area mentioned in the watch. Be ready to act quickly.
NWS: How to prepare for a tornado
Take action now. A warning means someone saw a tornado or one was indicated by weather radar. Under a tornado warning, there's imminent danger to life and property. Everyone should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid windows.
See live updates on how weather is impacting OGE power.
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