Severe Storms Threaten Oklahoma, Kansas City With Tornadoes, Large Hail

A multi-day severe weather outbreak is expected to impact the Midwest and Oklahoma, with conditions worsening through early next week. After a deadly storm outbreak that caused at least 23 fatalities across Kentucky, Missouri, and Virginia, Oklahoma is now bracing for severe thunderstorms starting Saturday afternoon, with potential for large hail up to baseball size and damaging winds up to 80 mph. While the immediate tornado risk is low on Saturday, the threat of significant tornadoes increases Sunday and Monday as storms intensify. Eastern Oklahoma, including Tulsa and surrounding areas, should prepare for large hail and damaging winds, particularly during peak evening hours. Meteorologists warn that all severe weather hazards, including tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding, remain possible through Monday and into Tuesday as a powerful storm system moves through. Residents across the region are urged to stay weather aware, secure outdoor items, and monitor local alerts as multiple rounds of storms are expected to bring hazardous conditions.