Today’s forcast for Oklahoma City Oklahoma, reported at 5:15 AM on Saturday, the 22nd of June. Today, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Next, Tonight, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Sunday, a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. And then, Sunday Night, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Sunrise today will be at 6:15 am and the sun will set at 8:48 pm.

There are 2 local weather hazards at the time of this report. Here are those local weather hazards.

Hazardous Weather Outlook. This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northern. western. central. and southern Oklahoma. and western north Texas. Day one. Today and Tonight. Thunderstorms. Showers and thunderstorms will develop and move across the area starting as early as late morning and continuing into Sunday morning. Severe storms are likely late this afternoon, after 4 pm, into early Sunday with an Enhanced risk across northern, central, and western Oklahoma. There is a Slight risk across portions of western north Texas and south central Oklahoma, with a Marginal risk across the rest of the area. Severe storms are expected to initially develop in the eastern Texas panhandle into northwest Oklahoma and southern Kansas. The initial activity could be discrete supercells with very large hail up to the size of baseballs and strong wind gusts to 70 mph possible. There is also a low risk for tornadoes with these storms. The storms will then develop into one or more complexes that move across the area this evening into early Sunday. Damaging winds will become an increasing threat, with wind gusts up to around 80 mph possible. The potential hail size and risk for tornadoes will decrease later this evening and overnight. Heavy Rain and Flooding. Heavy rain will be a concern with the showers and thunderstorms today into early Sunday. Flash flooding and river flooding could be possible in some areas. Spotter and emergency management statement. Storm spotter groups and emergency management personnel across the area should prepare for severe weather operations late this afternoon into the overnight hours. Days two through seven. Sunday through Friday. Thunderstorms. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to be ongoing across portions of the area Sunday morning. Some of these storms may be strong to severe with strong winds but heavy rain and lightning will be possible with all of the storms. Severe storms will be likely Sunday afternoon and night with an Enhanced risk across parts of north central, central, and southern Oklahoma, and western north Texas. There is a Slight risk across the rest of the area, except for far northwest Oklahoma which is under a Marginal risk. There is still some uncertainty Sunday due to the effects from tonight into Sunday morning`s storms. However, some severe storms are likely with very large hail and damaging winds. There could also be a risk of tornadoes, especially near any lingering boundaries over the area. Thunderstorm chances will continue across portions of the area both Monday and Tuesday. Heavy Rain and Flooding. Heavy rain Sunday could lead to flash flooding and river flooding in some areas, especially in any location that receives heavy rain tonight. Get graphics and more details at weather. and follow our weather forecast office on Twitter and Facebook.

Flood Watch. Flooding Possible Saturday Night into Sunday. Flood watch remains in effect from this afternoon through sunday morning. The Flood Watch for flash flooding. flooding of creeks and rivers. and flooding of low lying areas continues for. portions of central Oklahoma, east central Oklahoma, northern Oklahoma, northwest Oklahoma, southeast Oklahoma, and southwest Oklahoma, including the following areas, in central Oklahoma, Canadian, Cleveland, Grady, Kingfisher, Lincoln, Logan, McClain, Oklahoma, Payne, and Pottawatomie. In east central Oklahoma, Seminole. In northern Oklahoma, Garfield, Grant, Kay, and Noble. In northwest Oklahoma, Alfalfa, Blaine, Major, and Woods. In southeast Oklahoma, Hughes. In southwest Oklahoma, Caddo. From this afternoon through Sunday morning. A complex of thunderstorms is expected to develop along a cold front late tomorrow afternoon and may persist into the overnight hours. Due to saturated soils, the heavy rainfall that is expected could lead to flooding. Avoid areas that normally flood during heavy rain and do not drive into areas where water covers the road. Flooding is very hard to see at night, so use extreme caution if you are traveling at night. Precautionary/preparedness actions. A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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