Weather OKC turns unsettled late tonight as a cool front moves in late tonight into Monday morning, bringing scattered severe storms and a slight flooding risk. People in low-lying and flood prone areas should watch for water issues, while any storm that turns severe could bring damaging winds or large hail.
The severe weather risk is rated threat level 2 of 5, with wind gusts up to 80mph and hail up to hen egg size possible. The chance of tornadoes is very low, but the forecast still points to two hazards at once: storm damage from wind and hail, plus flooding in spots that do not drain well.
Lawton storm timing
The front is expected to arrive late tonight and carry the best storm chance into Monday morning. Things then clear out Monday afternoon with some lingering clouds, though an isolated severe storm is still possible. That leaves a short overnight window with the highest concern for rapidly changing weather conditions.
Rain and through Thursday
Rain and storm chances remain in the forecast through Thursday, tied to an ongoing pattern with upper-level short wave troughs around upper-level high pressure centered to the southwest. In practical terms, the late-night front is not the end of the unsettled stretch, even after the main severe threat weakens Monday afternoon.
People in low-lying areas
The flooding concern stays focused on low-lying and flood prone areas, where a slight risk can turn a short burst of heavy rain into standing water faster than expected. The area is expected to dry out next weekend, after the late-night storms, Monday’s lingering clouds and the midweek rain chances run their course.
