Severe weather is sweeping through Oklahoma as a tornado warning has been issued for Tulsa County. It has alerted the residents of the area to take all necessary precautions immediately. According to the National Weather Service, a squall line of storms is moving eastward across the state, and individuals in the area have been advised to be alert.
Current Weather Situation
At this hour, Oklahoma is undergoing a series of intense thunderstorms, in which the gusts may become strong enough to cause damage at even 60 mph. This enhances the chances for these storms to have spin-up tornadoes that spin up quickly and cause fatal consequences and severe property destruction impacts. The storms are supposed to produce heavy rain with amounts of 4-6 inches for most locations, while other parts could receive 8-10 inches.
Besides the tornado warnings, some severe thunderstorm warnings exist for several counties, such as McIntosh, Muskogee, Nowata, and Wagoner. A tornado watch is ongoing for many counties until 9:00 AM, in which conditions are favorable to the development of tornadoes.
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Storm Timeline and Forecast
There is a deep trough over the western United States, with a ridge of high pressure over the southeast. This has been set up and is driving the pattern. It will allow for a persistent southerly flow that brings copious amounts of moisture into the region. Disturbances rounding the base of this trough will most certainly bring more showers and storms throughout the weekend.
The first round of the storms is expected later today and into tonight, but another round is expected for Sunday afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms are expected in the early morning hours of Monday, then more severe weather in the afternoon. With these systems moving northeast into late Monday night, Election Day should be mostly dry.
Damage Reports and Ongoing Risks
Some of these tornadoes were reported in the states of Oklahoma, near Tinker Air Force Base and Harrah. Reports of downed power lines and other hazards are being assessed through active damage crews, and the Oklahoma City Fire Department has been sent into areas of damage to check the storm in affected neighborhoods.
Residents are advised to stay informed and updated on reports through local news outlets and local weather services as the situation escalates. Flooding is also a major threat while the heavy rains continue to rise.
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Safety Precautions in Case of Tornado Warnings
If a tornado is placed under watch, its residents should prepare for that tornado to come into that area. This requires getting prepared and ready to undertake action if the conditions could worsen. When one issues a tornado warning, that is, if a tornado has been spotted or caught on radar then everybody should take appropriate measures against themselves.
Move immediately to an interior room on the lowest floor and seek a sturdy building if no better shelter is available in the case of a tornado warning. A battery-powered weather radio or mobile phone with a charger should be taken and prepared for information received through updates about the development of the storm.
With severe weather conditions today, including tornado warnings and heavy rainfall, the key for Oklahoma is to stay informed and prepared. Residents are advised to heed all warnings from local authorities and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. With ongoing risks into Monday, vigilance will be key as this weather system continues to develop across the region.
