Severe storms are expected in Oklahoma Saturday, particularly affecting southern and southeastern regions, with a risk of hail. Heavy rain is predicted to start early in the morning, then taper off temporarily before another wave of storms arrives by 11 PM. This second system may bring a rain-snow mix to central Oklahoma overnight; however, ground temperatures are warm enough to minimize any significant impact from the snow. The storms are anticipated to exit the state by early Sunday afternoon. Residents are advised to stay informed through the KOCO 5 App for weather alerts and updates.
TWO. ONE. HERE’S THE LATEST TIMELINE FOR ADDITIONAL STORMS APPROACHING TONIGHT, WITH A HAIL RISK FOR SOUTHERN AND SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA—FROM PAULS VALLEY TO ARDMORE TO HOLDENVILLE. WATCH THE STORMS AS THEY ARRIVE HERE, EXPECTING THEM TO BE RATHER LOUD IN THE MORNING. AN EMBEDDED HAIL CORE IS POSSIBLE. LOOK AT THE HEAVY RAIN SWEEPING THROUGH THE METRO AROUND 5 AND 6 A.M., MOVING NORTHWARD. A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF RAIN IS ANTICIPATED ACROSS CENTRAL, WESTERN, AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA, SO IT WILL BE NOISY FOR MANY OF US. AS WE HEAD INTO THE MID TO LATE MORNING, DRIER AIR WILL BEGIN TO FILTER IN. FURTHERMORE, ANOTHER ROUND OF RAIN IS EXPECTED TO MOVE IN TOMORROW NIGHT, POSSIBLY MIXING WITH SNOW ON SATURDAY NIGHT AND INTO SUNDAY. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORIES AND WARNINGS ARE ALREADY ISSUED TO THE WEST OF US. LET’S SCHEDULE THIS SYSTEM: TOMORROW NIGHT AT 9:00, CENTRAL OKLAHOMA WILL EXPERIENCE MORE RAIN, WITH TEMPERATURES IN THE 40S. WE’LL REQUIRE A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF RAIN TO COOL THE AIR ENOUGH FOR A RAIN-SNOW MIX, BUT THIS WILL OCCUR AROUND 11:00 TOMORROW NIGHT, AFFECTING EL RENO, WEATHERFORD, ANADARKO, AND THE WESTERN PARTS OF THE METRO OUT TO ELK CITY AND SAYRE. A CONTINUED RAIN-SNOW MIX IS EXPECTED INTO EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. HOWEVER, GROUND TEMPERATURES ARE STILL QUITE WARM, SO ROADS WILL
TIMELINE: More storms to hit Oklahoma, chance for snow for parts of the state
KOCO 5 Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane provides the most recent updates on rain, storms, and snow this weekend.
More storms are forecasted to move across the Sooner State early Saturday and throughout the day. KOCO 5 Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane has indicated a hail threat with storms in southern and southeastern Oklahoma. Most of the storms are likely to enter the state from the south and west early Saturday, with significant rainfall expected across much of the state. By mid to late morning Saturday, conditions are projected to start drying out before another round of storms approaches the region. >> To learn more about the April weather outlook, watch the video from Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane below. Storms are projected to arrive by 11 p.m. Saturday, which may lead to mixed rain and snow in parts of central Oklahoma overnight. However, ground temperatures are currently too warm to produce major effects from any frozen precipitation. The storms are anticipated to exit the state by early Sunday afternoon. Be sure to download the KOCO 5 App to receive personalized weather alerts, and you can also watch our team coverage on the app.>> Check Closings>> Check Live, Interactive Radar>> Watch KOCO 5 Coverage>> Download the KOCO 5 App on iPhone>> Download the KOCO 5 App on Android>> Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel>> “Like” KOCO 5 on Facebook>> “Follow” KOCO 5 on X>> Stream KOCO 5 weather updates anytime on the Very Local app
More storms are anticipated to traverse the Sooner State early Saturday and throughout the day.
KOCO 5 Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane has mentioned the possibility of hail with the storms particularly in southern and southeastern Oklahoma.
Most of the storms are expected to enter the state from the south and west on Saturday morning, bringing heavy rainfall across the state.
By mid to late morning on Saturday, drier conditions are forecast before the next round of storms arrives.
>> Watch the video below for insights from Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane regarding the April weather forecast.
By 11 p.m. Saturday, storms are expected, potentially leading to a rain and snow mix for much of central Oklahoma throughout the night.
However, ground temperatures are too warm for substantial impacts from any frozen precipitation that may fall.
Storms are projected to clear out of the state by early Sunday afternoon.
Make sure to download the KOCO 5 App for personalized weather alerts. You can also view our team coverage on the app.
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