Severe Weather Chances Loom Over Oklahoma

Six-day forecast calls for risk of hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:55am

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A sweeping, atmospheric landscape painting depicting an approaching storm, with dark, ominous clouds dominating the frame and dwarfing any physical structures or objects in the foreground, conveying the overwhelming power of the natural world.As a severe weather system approaches, the KOCO 5 weather team warns Oklahomans to brace for the potential of hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes in the coming days.Oklahoma City Today

The KOCO 5 First Alert Weather Team, led by Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane, is warning Oklahomans to prepare for a heightened risk of severe weather over the next six days, including the potential for hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes across the state.

Why it matters

Oklahoma is no stranger to extreme weather, and the state's residents must remain vigilant to ensure their safety during these volatile conditions. The KOCO 5 weather team's accurate forecasting has been crucial in helping the community stay informed and prepared for dangerous storms.

The details

According to the forecast, a marginal risk for storms is expected on Friday afternoon and night, as well as on Saturday. The tornado risk will then increase for parts of Oklahoma from Sunday through Wednesday, with Western and Central Oklahoma under a slight risk on Sunday.

  • Marginal risk for storms on Friday afternoon and night.
  • Marginal risk for storms on Saturday.
  • Tornado risk will increase for parts of Oklahoma Sunday through Wednesday.
  • Western and Central Oklahoma are under a slight risk for Sunday.

The players

Damon Lane

Chief Meteorologist at KOCO 5, the local ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City.

KOCO 5 First Alert Weather Team

A team of meteorologists at the local ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City that has been certified by WeatheRate as providing the Most Accurate Forecast in Oklahoma City for 14 consecutive years.

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What they’re saying

“KOCO 5 First Alert Weather Team, led by Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane, has been certified by WeatheRate as providing the Most Accurate Forecast in Oklahoma City for 14 consecutive years. This outstanding achievement underscores KOCO 5's unwavering dedication to delivering reliable weather forecasts to viewers.”

— KOCO 5

The takeaway

With Oklahoma's history of severe weather, the KOCO 5 weather team's accurate forecasting and early warnings are crucial for helping the community prepare and stay safe during these volatile conditions.