Severe Weather Expected to Impact Oklahoma Starting Thursday Night Severe weather is anticipated to begin in Oklahoma on Thursday night, with local forecasts indicating the potential for significant rainfall and hazardous conditions. The storm system is expected to bring rain to western Oklahoma counties as early as 5 p.m., with the heaviest rainfall concentrated around Clinton and Woodward. As the storm progresses, it will move northeast through the state, bypassing areas such as Ardmore and Ada in the south-central region. Oklahoma City and areas to the north may experience a series of weather hazards throughout the night. The rainfall is predicted to start as early as 5 p.m. in western Oklahoma, though the most likely timeframe for precipitation is between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m., with the rain expected to end by 1 a.m. on Friday morning. In central Oklahoma, rainfall is anticipated to begin at 7 p.m., with the most active period likely between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m. on Friday. Oklahoma City is expected to see the last of the rain by 3 a.m. on Friday. Weather hazards include the potential for hail, strong winds, and tornadoes. Thursday morning may bring scattered showers combined with dense fog in western and west-central Oklahoma. By mid-afternoon, these showers could develop into occasional thunderstorms. While the likelihood of tornadoes forming in western and central Oklahoma is less than medium, there is a concern for baseball-sized hail and winds reaching speeds of up to 75 mph. The storm concentration is primarily between Altus and Woodward, extending eastward to Clinton, where the highest risk for tornadoes, hail, and high-speed winds is expected. The risk of tornadoes is set to increase on Friday afternoon, with Central Oklahoma facing a heightened threat compared to Thursday night.#oklahoma #clinton #woodward #ardmore #ada
