Tornado Watch Issued for Multiple Counties in Oklahoma Amid Severe Weather Threats

A Tornado Watch has been issued for several counties in Oklahoma due to a strong storm system that is expected to bring severe weather and flooding rains to the region. The watch affects Adair, Cherokee, Creek, Delaware, Haskell, Hughes, Lincoln, McIntosh, Mayes, Muskogee, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Pawnee, Payne, Pittsburg, Rogers, Sequoyah, Tulsa, and Wagoner counties until 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 3rd.

The storm system is predicted to bring multiple rounds of showers and storms, with rainfall projections ranging from 4 to 6 inches, and some localized areas potentially receiving between 8 and 10 inches. The risk of strong to severe storms is particularly high near or southwest of the Tulsa metro area on Saturday night and early Sunday morning. Additional severe weather threats are expected to develop Sunday afternoon and evening across southern sections of Oklahoma, with more severe weather anticipated on Monday across most of eastern Oklahoma.

A flood watch is also in effect for most of northeastern Oklahoma starting this afternoon and lasting through early Monday. The persistent southerly flow from a deep trough over the western United States and a mid-level ridge of high pressure in the southeast is contributing to the significant moisture and the potential for heavy rainfall and severe storms.

Residents are advised to stay alert and prepared for the severe weather conditions, including the possibility of tornadoes. Power companies and electric cooperatives in the area are also on standby to handle any potential outages.

Radar and weather reports have already indicated debris and damage in some areas, highlighting the immediate danger posed by the current weather system).