Oklahoma bracing for softball-sized hail, tornadoes today: See live radar, weather updates
A multi-day outbreak of severe thunderstorms across the U.S. continues into this week as Oklahoma will face an increased threat of damaging winds, tornadoes and softball-sized hail.
According to the National Weather Service in Norman, the first round of severe weather on Monday, May 19, is expected to start after 2 p.m. in the central part of Oklahoma, and 4 p.m. in the western portion.
Much of the state, including Oklahoma City, Stillwater, Ardmore, and Ada, is expected to experience a moderate risk of tornadoes, which is the second-highest severity.
Storms could produce softball-sized hail and wind speeds could top 80 mph, the weather service states.
Check here for live weather updates and to see road conditions, power outages and school closings in real-time.
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.
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