Severe Storms Threaten Oklahoma Through Weekend

Tornado risk, hail, and high winds forecast as storms move across the state

Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:54am

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A series of severe storms is expected to impact Oklahoma starting on Friday and continuing through the weekend, bringing a risk of tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds to parts of the state. The storms will begin in northern Oklahoma on Friday before shifting south and west on Saturday and Sunday, with the highest tornado threat on Sunday afternoon.

Why it matters

Oklahoma is prone to severe weather, including tornadoes, during the spring months, and these storms could cause significant damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure if they materialize as predicted. Residents will need to closely monitor the forecasts and be prepared to take shelter if warnings are issued.

The details

The storms will begin on Friday with a level 1 marginal risk for northern Oklahoma, including the potential for 1-inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. The severe weather threat will shift to western Oklahoma on Saturday, with a level 1 marginal risk for the area. On Sunday, a level 2 slight risk has been issued for western, central, and east-central Oklahoma, with the potential for large hail and tornadoes, especially if daytime heating and recovery occurs in the afternoon.

  • Storms will begin on Friday afternoon and continue into the early evening.
  • The severe weather threat will shift to western Oklahoma on Saturday, with storms expected throughout the afternoon and into the overnight hours.
  • On Sunday, the severe weather risk is considered conditional, with the potential for rotating storms in western Oklahoma in the afternoon if morning storms clear out.

The players

Jonathan Conder

KOCO 5 Meteorologist who provided the weather forecast and details on the severe storm threat.

Damon Lane

KOCO 5 Chief Meteorologist and leader of the KOCO 5 First Alert Weather Team, which has been certified as providing the Most Accurate Forecast in Oklahoma City for 14 consecutive years.

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What they’re saying

“A level 1 marginal risk has been issued for northern Oklahoma stretching down to just north of OKC. Storms could produce 1-inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.”

— Jonathan Conder, Meteorologist

“If storms do fire up Sunday afternoon, they could produce large hail and tornadoes.”

— Jonathan Conder, Meteorologist

What’s next

The KOCO 5 First Alert Weather Team will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on the storm threat throughout the weekend. Residents should stay tuned to local weather forecasts and be prepared to take shelter if severe weather warnings are issued.

The takeaway

The severe storm threat in Oklahoma is a regular occurrence during the spring, and this weekend's storms highlight the importance of being prepared and heeding weather warnings. While the forecasts can change, Oklahomans should remain vigilant and have a plan in place to protect themselves and their property if dangerous storms develop.