With Temperatures warming up across the state and spring-like conditions, that always means a possibility of severe weather in Oklahoma. According to State Climatologist Gary McManus, storms could be a possibility: “Looks like we’ll see a classic springtime setup for Oklahoma, with a front and dryline, moisture return from the Gulf, and then it’s shake, rattle, and roll.”
The Local NWS Offices say, “As the nose of the jet moves over the moist and unstable airmass during the afternoon and evening, widespread severe weather is expected to occur. Strong deep-layer shear and steep lapse rates are forecast to be favorable for a large-hail threat with supercells across parts of Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas eastward into the lower Missouri Valley. Tornadoes and wind damage will also be possible, especially as the low-level jet strengthens and an MCS organizes across the region during the evening.”
As true for Oklahoma, things can change in just a few days, so McManus just reminds everyone to stay weather aware.
Today is going to be Windy across the state with Fire danger elevated.
Western Oklahoma is still hoping to see some rain come through where flash drought is starting to take shape.
If you have started planting flowerbeds and gardens for the Spring, McManus says the freezing weather is starting to look more scarce, but with Oklahoma anything is possible.. so be weather aware!
