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Tornado-warned storms moved across central Oklahoma on Monday

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Tornado-warned storms moved across central Oklahoma on 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.

A second line of severe weather moved through central Oklahoma around noon, bringing high winds, hail and the threat of tornadoes.

The storms closed dozens of schools and government buildings that day.

12:41 pm

A series of storms moving through the state have left central Oklahoma.

The last expected tornado warning for the area was issued for areas south of Seminole and moving northeast.

The threat of severe weather remains for some parts of the state. A tornado warning will be in effect in central and eastern Oklahoma until 6 p.m

-Dale Denwalt

12:13 pm

The NWS has issued a tornado warning, which includes Byars, Asher and Konawa. The end is scheduled for 12:45 p.m

-Dale Denwalt

11:44 am

OG&E reported that severe storms caused damage including downed power lines, more than 209 downed utility poles, 68 broken crossarms, 70 transformers and damage to 64 transmission structures and other equipment in its service area.

More than 1,000 OG&E restoration personnel are repairing the electrical grid and restoring service to homes and businesses that can accept power.

As of 11:30 a.m., 94% of OG&E customers experiencing outages due to Sunday’s overnight storms had been restored within 24 hours. Monday’s storms caused additional damage and outages, delaying restoration efforts because the team can only work when it is safe to do so, OG&E said.

About 9,000 customers were without service as of 11:30 a.m., including about 4,600 customers who lost power due to today’s storms. Estimated recovery times will be published as they become available.

-Dale Denwalt

11:33 am

A News9 storm tracker reported seeing a possible tornado near Katie, approaching Paul’s Valley and Wynnewood.

This part of the storm front contains the only active tornado warning in Oklahoma.

-Dale Denwalt

11:11 am

Two areas of the current storm moving through Oklahoma have the potential to produce a tornado.

One tornado warning is in effect for Shawnee and areas in the Northeast, including Prague. This warning expires at 12:00 noon.

The second alerted area, in southern Oklahoma, includes Elmore City, Katie and Foster. It ends at 11:45 am

-Dale Denwalt

10:55 am

Most of Oklahoma east of Interstate 35 will be under a tornado watch until 6 p.m.

Tornado watches are warnings to stay prepared and ready to act, according to the NWS. They mean that tornadoes are possible and that weather conditions “favor thunderstorms that can produce tornadoes.”

-Dale Denwalt

10:52 am

The The Oklahoma County Sheriff made the announcement that all district offices are closed due to the bad weather.

Patrols and other law enforcement activities will continue.

-Dale Denwalt

10:42 am

The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office and OG&E are working to install new power lines on Kalidy Drive after the weekend’s storm damaged previous lines.

Sheriff’s Office spokesman Aaron Brilbeck said OG&E is asking all traffic heading to Kalidy Drive from SE 15 in Harrah to leave the area. Brilbeck said crews were working from last night into the morning installing new lines.

“Their concern is that the lines may not be safe for people because of the new storms,” Brilbeck said.

The Sheriff’s Office provides traffic control and transportation for residents of that area. If you or someone you know needs to evacuate the area, call (405) 566-0397.

-Josh Kelly

10:39 am

The National Weather Service has issued tornado warnings for areas east and southeast of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

The risk includes Shawnee and Tecumseh. Oklahoma reporters in those areas heard tornado sirens sounding about 10:34 a.m

-Dale Denwalt

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 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 municipal court hearings in Oklahoma City were canceled Monday due to the potential weather conditions.

Defendants will be informed of their new hearing 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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What to do when there is a tornado warning

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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