Severe weather risk continues in Oklahoma Saturday evening as major tornado threat fizzles

Dale Denwalt, The Oklahoman
Updated ·3 min read

Although a line of severe storms formed Saturday afternoon and moved through Oklahoma, few tornadoes were able to form; those that did caused little damage.

One tornado spotted in northwestern Oklahoma near Mutual tore down trees and caused damage to several structures. There were no reports of injuries.

The risk of damaging weather remains Saturday evening. Stay tuned to live weather broadcasts if storms approach your area.

Lightning suspends OSU softball

The matchup between Oklahoma State and Arizona was suspended Saturday in Stillwater.

Oklahoman Deputy Sports Editor Jacob Unruh reported that lightning alarms sounded during the fifth inning of the second game.

- Dale Denwalt

Tornado warnings in northern Oklahoma expire

The National Weather Service has allowed three tornado warnings near Fairview in northwestern Oklahoma to expire. The only remaining tornado warning is for a storm along the Red River west of Marietta.

NWS also posted that although trends are improving, the threat of severe weather remains in central and western Oklahoma.

- Dale Denwalt

Tornado spotted near Mutual, Oklahoma

A storm tracker with News 9 has spotted a tornado near Mutual in northwestern Oklahoma.

The National Weather Service issued three tornado warnings for the storm, which is heading east from Mutual and Seiling.

- Dale Denwalt

Tornado watch for most of Oklahoma

Severe thunderstorms have crossed into Oklahoma from Texas. Most of Oklahoma remains under a tornado watch until 11 p.m.

Organizers of the Paseo Arts Festival announced on Facebook that the event will be closing at 5 p.m. Saturday. The festival will return from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday, and from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Monday.

The festival will be closing at 5pm due to the severe weather forecast this evening. Please be safe! We will return tomorrow at 10am! See you then 💚

Posted by Paseo Arts District on Saturday, May 25, 2024

Riverwind Casino in Norman announced its Beats and Bites event has been postponed until a later date. Tickets to the event can be refunded.

- Dale Denwalt

OKC weather radar

Prepare for severe weather now

Regardless of any particular forecast, here are some things you can do to get ready for Oklahoma's severe weather season.

  • Figure out now where you'll go if you need to seek shelter; there are no public shelters in Oklahoma City

  • If you have access to a storm shelter, clean it out and get ready to use it

  • Get a flashlight and spare batteries

  • If you own a weather radio, make sure it's programmed and working properly

  • Identify your source for immediate weather information, like from local meteorologists

  • Sit down with your family and discuss what to do if there is a tornado threat

  • Do you have pets? Make sure there's a plan to keep your furry friends safe and secure

Oklahoma rainfall totals

Find daily rainfall totals using this Oklahoma Mesonet rainfall map.

This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Powerful storms blast across Oklahoma Saturday