Storms in tornado warning passed through central Oklahoma on Monday

Afterwards damaging storms passed the state Saturday night and SundayOklahoma City residents woke up to tornado warnings in the metro area early Monday morning.

A second round of severe weather occurred in central Oklahoma around noon, with high winds, hail and the threat of tornadoes.

The storms forced dozens of schools and government offices to close for the day.

12:41

A series of storms have left central Oklahoma as they move across the state.

The last tornado warning expected for the region was issued for areas south of Seminole and moving towards the northeast.

The threat of severe weather remains in some parts of the state. A tornado watch covering central and eastern Oklahoma will be in effect until 6 p.m.

-Dale Denwalt

12:13

The NWS issued a tornado warning covering Byars, Asher and Konawa. It is scheduled to end at 12.45

-Dale Denwalt

11:44

OG&E reported that severe storms caused damage, including downed power lines, more than 209 broken utility poles, 68 broken cross arms, 70 transformers, and damage to 64 transmission structures and other equipment throughout its service area.

More than 1,000 OG&E restoration personnel are repairing the grid and restoring service to homes and businesses that can accept electricity.

As of 11:30 a.m. 94% of OG&E customers who experienced outages due to Sunday’s overnight storm were repaired within 24 hours. OG&E said Monday’s storms caused additional damage and outages, slowing restoration efforts because crews could only work when it was safe to do so.

As of 11:30 a.m., approximately 9,000 customers could not be served. Of that number, 4,600 experienced power outages due to today’s storm. Estimated restoration times will be published when ready.

-Dale Denwalt

11:33

A News9 storm tracker reported seeing a possible tornado near Katie approaching Paul’s Valley and Wynnewood.

This area of the storm front contains the only active tornado warning in Oklahoma.

-Dale Denwalt

11:11

Two areas of the current storm passing through Oklahoma have the potential to create tornadoes.

A tornado warning covers Shawnee and areas to the northeast, including Prague. This warning will end at noon.

The second warning area in southern Oklahoma includes Elmore City, Katie and Foster. Ends at 11:45

-Dale Denwalt

10:55

Much of Oklahoma east of Interstate 35 will be under a tornado watch until 6 p.m.

Hurricane watches are warnings staying prepared and ready to take action, According to NWS. It means hurricanes are possible and weather conditions “favor storms that may produce tornadoes.”

-Dale Denwalt

10:52

Oklahoma County Sheriff announced All district offices are closed due to bad weather.

Patrols and other law enforcement activities will continue.

-Dale Denwalt

10:42

The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office and OG&E are working to install new power lines on Kalidy Drive after a weekend storm damaged previous lines.

Sheriff’s office spokesman Aaron Brilbeck said OG&E has asked all traffic from SE 15 in Harrah to Kalidy Drive to leave the area. Brilbeck said that teams worked on laying new lines from last night until the morning.

“Their concern is that the lines may not be safe for people due to new storms,” Brilbeck said.

The Sheriff’s Office provides traffic control and transportation for residents in that area. If you or someone you know needs to evacuate, call (405) 566-0397.

-Josh Kelly

10:39

The National Weather Service has issued tornado warnings for the eastern and southeastern parts of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

The risk includes Shawnee and Tecumseh. Oklahoma reporters in those areas heard tornado sirens around 10:34 a.m.

-Dale Denwalt

9:40 am

The area southeast of Interstate 44 is being monitored most closely by the NWS in Norman for tornado potential this afternoon. This includes the towns of Shawnee, Ada, Ardmore and Durant.

-Jana Hayes

9:18 am

National Weather Service meteorologists in Norman said the next round of storms will pick up late this morning or early afternoon and move eastward across central and south-central Oklahoma.

All hazards (flooding, destructive winds, large hail, and moderate tornado risk) are possible with these storms. The NWS Storm Prediction Center said: tornado watch likely to be issued either within the next few hours or around midday.

The risk of tornadoes and severe storms is highest in areas east of Lawton and Oklahoma City.

According to NWS Norman, parts of southern, southwestern and south-central Oklahoma will likely experience severe storms between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Severe risk for south-central, central and northern Oklahoma is highest between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Most of Oklahoma, except for some counties in the west and northwest and the panhandle, is also under a flood watch until 6 p.m. Monday.

-Jana Hayes

8:45 am

The state’s various school districts and colleges Monday classes are canceled.

Oklahoma State University – Stillwater and Oklahoma City Community College campus offices and classrooms are closed Monday due to the threat of severe weather.

Rose State College is closed to in-person classes; instead, classes will be held virtually. Check Canvas for details about your classes.

Check all Schools are closed here due to severe weather conditions.

-Josh Kelly

7:30 am

Areas in the Oklahoma City area have received more than 6 inches of rain over the past three days.

Oklahoma Mesonet The station near Shawnee has recorded more than 7 inches of rain since Saturday.

Total rainfall since Saturday according to Mesonet:

Oklahoma City: 5.57 inches
Normandy: 3.96 inches
spencer: 6.14 inches
yukon: 6.26 inches
minco: 6.06 inches

-Ryan Sharp

7:15 am

All Oklahoma City Municipal Court sessions were canceled Monday due to severe weather conditions.

The defendants will be notified of the new trial date.

The public counter will be open for those who want to pay their fine in person. Payments can also be made by calling (405) 297-3898 or logging in. okc.gov.

-Ryan Sharp

6:55 am

Oklahoma City residents woke up to tornado sirens and pouring rain again Monday.

This was just the first wave of severe weather expected for Monday morning.

The National Weather Service in Norman said another line of storms, potentially stronger than the storm that passed through the area early Monday, was expected to move toward central Oklahoma around 10 a.m.

Rain, wind gusts (60-80 mph), hail (up to golf ball size) and tornadoes could be possible in the second storm line, the NWS said.

By 6:45 a.m., the second line of storms was passing through Frederick, Snyder and Hobard in western and southwestern Oklahoma.

-Ryan Sharp

6:51 am

Tornado warning for OKC and other metro cities expired at 6:45 a.m.

-Jana Hayes

6:45 am

Many school districts in the Oklahoma City area Monday classes are canceled.

Moore, Deer Creek, Piedmont, Mustang, Harrah, Millwood, Stillwater and Yukon were among the schools that canceled classes.

Edmond Public Schools switched to virtual learning on Monday.

Mid-Del Public Schools and Putnam City Schools also canceled classes.

Oklahoma City Public Schools were scheduled to close Monday for a professional development day.

Check your school district’s website and social media pages for updates.

– Ryan Keskin

6:40 am

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning through 6:45 Monday morning covering Oklahoma City and surrounding towns including Yukon, Mustang, Moore and Edmond.

-Jana Hayes

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