A significant risk for severe thunderstorms is looming over parts of Oklahoma and Kansas today, with dangerous storms expected to develop in the mid-afternoon and intensify through the evening. The areas within the Level 4 and Level 5 risk zones are particularly at risk.
For areas falling within the Level 5 risk zone, such as Oklahoma City, the timing for the onset of powerful storms is estimated to be around 5 p.m. CDT Monday, with the potential for these storms to last until around 12:00 a.m. Tuesday. It is important to note that the timing for central and southeastern sections of the area has been adjusted earlier by an hour, bringing the storm perilously close to rush hour. Residents are advised to make necessary arrangements to reach their safe places promptly.
Meanwhile, in areas under the Level 4 risk zone, like Wichita, Kansas, storms are expected to start around 4 p.m. CDT Monday and continue until around 11 p.m. CDT Monday. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, the storm activity is forecasted to commence around 9 p.m. CDT Monday and persist until approximately 3 a.m. CDT Tuesday.
The potential for these storms to spawn dangerous tornadoes and unleash damaging hail underscores the need for residents in the affected areas to stay informed and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. It is crucial to heed weather warnings and seek shelter in designated safe areas when severe weather strikes.
