OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Severe thunderstorms are possible across Oklahoma and north Texas on Sunday, as a cold front moving south across the region is expected to trigger increasing storm development through the afternoon and evening hours. Storms are forecast to initially develop across northern and northeastern Oklahoma before tracking southeast through central and eastern portions of the state, with additional storms expected to reach parts of north Texas, including areas near Interstate 35, later in the afternoon and evening.
Damaging Winds the Primary Threat
Forecasters have identified damaging wind gusts as the primary severe-weather risk associated with Sunday’s storm activity across the outlined region. The highest-risk zone, centered over an area including Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and McAlester, reflects where forecasters believe the strongest and most organized storms are most likely to develop. Large hail is also considered possible with the most intense storm cells, adding a secondary hazard for communities within the highlighted risk area.
Storm Development Expected to Begin in Northeast Oklahoma
The severe weather setup is expected to begin taking shape first across northern and northeastern Oklahoma, in the vicinity of communities including Bartlesville, Tulsa, and Tahlequah. As the associated cold front continues pushing south and east through the afternoon, storm activity is forecast to organize and track through central and eastern Oklahoma, encompassing areas near Oklahoma City, Norman, and McAlester before the risk expands further south.
North Texas Faces Late Afternoon and Evening Risk
Communities across north Texas, including areas along the Interstate 35 corridor near Fort Worth, Dallas, and Denton, are expected to see the severe weather threat arrive later in the day compared to Oklahoma, generally during the late afternoon and evening hours. Forecasters note that while the severe threat is not expected to affect every community within the outlined zone, any storms that do become strong could produce damaging winds with relatively little advance notice.
Heavy Rainfall Possible With Stronger Storms
In addition to the wind and hail threats, forecasters note that locally heavy rainfall could accompany the more organized storm activity, particularly across eastern Oklahoma where storms are expected to be most intense. The overall chance of receiving rainfall across the outlined region is higher than the specific chance of experiencing severe weather, meaning many residents may see rain from this system without necessarily encountering the more dangerous elements tied to the stronger storm cells. Residents throughout the risk area are urged to remain weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings through Sunday evening.
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