Tornado Warnings Spread Across Oklahoma, Schools Close Monday

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After damaging storms crosses the state Saturday evening and SundayOklahoma City residents woke up early Monday morning to tornado warnings in the metro area.

Severe weather is expected throughout the day, with high winds, hail and tornadoes possible.

Check here for live weather updates and to view road conditions, power outages and school closures in real time.

9:40 am

The area southeast of Interstate 44 is being most closely watched by the NWS in Norman for tornadic potential this afternoon. This includes the cities of Shawnee, Ada, Ardmore and Durant.

-Jana Hayes

9:18 am

National Weather Service meteorologists in Norman said the next round of storms would flare up later this morning or early afternoon and march eastward through central and south-central Oklahoma.

All hazards – flooding, damaging winds, large hail and a moderate risk of tornadoes – are possible with these storms. This is reported by the NWS Storm Prediction Center a tornado watch will likely be issued either in the next few hours or around the middle of the day.

The risk of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms is greatest in areas east of Lawton and Oklahoma City.

According to NWS Norman, severe storms will most likely occur between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in parts of southern, southwestern and south-central Oklahoma. For south-central, central and northern Oklahoma, the severe risk is highest between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Much of Oklahoma, with the exception of some western and northwestern counties and the panhandle, is also under a flood watch until Monday at 6 p.m.

-Jana Hayes

8:45 am

Several school districts and colleges across the state have done so classes canceled for Monday.

Oklahoma State University – Stillwater and Oklahoma City Community College are both closed campus offices and classes for Monday due to the threat of severe weather.

Rose State College is closed for in-person classes; Instead, classes will take place virtually. Check Canvas for more information about your classes.

Check everything school closures due to severe weather here.

-Josh Kelly

7:30 am

Areas in the Oklahoma City area have received more than 6 inches of rain in the past three days.

The Oklahoma Mesonet station near Shawnee has recorded more than 12 inches of rain since Saturday.

Total rainfall since Saturday, according to the Mesonet:

  • Oklahoma City: 5.57 inches
  • Norman: 3.96 inches
  • Spencer: 6.14 inches
  • Yukon: 6.26 inches
  • Minco: 6.06 inches

-Ryan Sharp

7:15 am

All Oklahoma City Municipal Court hearings were canceled Monday due to the potential weather conditions.

Defendants will be informed of their new court date.

The public counter is open for those who want to pay the fine personally. Payments can also be made by calling (405) 297-3898 or by logging into okc.gov.

-Ryan Sharp

6:55 am

Oklahoma City residents woke up again Monday to tornado sirens and torrential rain.

It was just the first wave of severe weather expected Monday morning.

The National Weather Service in Norman said another line of storms, possibly stronger than the one that passed through the area early Monday, is expected to move into central Oklahoma around 10 a.m.

The NWS said rain, heavy winds (60-80 mph), hail (up to golf ball size) and tornadoes would be possible with the second round of storms.

As of 6:45 a.m., the second line of storms moved through Frederick, Snyder and Hobard in western and southwestern Oklahoma.

-Ryan Sharp

6:51 am

The tornado warning for OKC and other metro areas expired at 6:45 am

-Jana Hayes

6:45 am

Several school districts in the Oklahoma City area do classes canceled for Monday.

Moore, Deer Creek, Piedmont, Mustang, Harrah, Millwood, Stillwater and Yukon were among the schools that canceled classes.

Edmond Public Schools transitioned to virtual learning on Monday.

Mid-Del Public Schools and Putnam City Schools have also canceled classes.

Oklahoma City Public Schools were already scheduled to be closed Monday for a professional development day.

Check with your school district’s website and social media pages for updates.

– Ryan Sharp

6:40 am

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning until 6:45 a.m. Monday for Oklahoma City and surrounding cities, including Yukon, Mustang, Moore and Edmond.

-Jana Hayes

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Be prepared: tornadoes are possible in and around the area mentioned on the watch. Be prepared to act quickly.

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Take action now. A warning means that someone has seen a tornado or one has been indicated by weather radar. If there is a tornado warning, there is immediate 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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