Will Storms Block the Solar Eclipse in Oklahoma?

A solar eclipse will pass over Oklahoma on Monday, April 8, and it looks like there's storms in the forecast for this historical event. Most of Oklahoma isn't in the path for totality, but a majority will be able to see partial solar eclipse - that's if the clouds don't block the view.

When and where will the solar eclipse take place?

The solar eclipse will pass Monday, April 8 and will go over Oklahoma. The solar eclipse will begin over Mexico and head into Texas before reaching Oklahoma. Idabel, Oklahoma, is in the path of totality, meaning this area will see a total eclipse, while the rest of Oklahoma will be able to witness a partial solar eclipse.

How do you watch a solar eclipse?

You'll want to make sure that you have solar eclipse glasses, event to watch a partial solar eclipse! If you look at the solar eclipse directly, without protective eyewear, you can cause damage to your eyes. Luckily, there are several places in Oklahoma where you can get free solar eclipse glasses!

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Will clouds block the solar eclipse in Oklahoma on Monday, April 8?

It's a bit far out to accurately predict the weather for Monday, April 8. But according to the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma has up to a 60 percent chance of storms the day of the solar eclipse. So it is possible that storm clouds will be blocking the historical event from Oklahomans' eyes.

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