When it comes to the weather in Oklahoma, you can ask anyone who has lived here a while, there's no telling what will actually happen. It's all too unpredictable.

We've seen the largest tornado in history, the fastest recorded wind speed in history, unprecedented destruction, and weather so severe that the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center is headquartered in Norman.

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As the forecasts come out, the 2025 Oklahoma tornado season outlook is one of active weather patterns, and more so as you move East across the country.

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With the severe weather season officially off and running for the year in Oklahoma, here are the best estimates of what to expect now through June.

I know what you're likely thinking... Storm chasers are always going to expect storms, and while there may be truth to that, you sort of have to at least put a little trust into the experts at the forefront of meteorology. As wild as Reed Timmer is, he is one of the foremost experts in the field.

The National Weather Service is quiet as usual. They traditionally stay pretty quiet putting their emphasis on short-term predictions, which is why they remain the most accurate meteorological outfit in the world.

Farmers Almanac is hopping on the severe weather predictions for Spring.

Although the "other" Farmers Almanac is suggesting a different seasonal experience for us in Oklahoma. More emphasis on hot temps and dry conditions.

A tale of two completely different forecasts, but since both almanacs typically average 50/50 for accuracy, spring could very well be right in the middle. Warm and severe at the same time.

Time will tell, but when Reed Timmer starts reminiscing about the similarities that 2025 is showing compared to the 2011 storm season, it does not look ideal.

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Odd and Unbelievable Tornado Facts

As far as we've come in the technology surrounding severe weather and tornadoes, there's still a massive amount science still doesn't understand. Yes, there is a generally agreed idea of how they begin, the conditions needed, and the usual atmospheric conditions, but twisters are still wildly unpredictable. Even more fascinating are the strange and almost terrifying facts about these powerful displays of nature.

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Tornado Records from Around the Country

With tornadoes on our minds the last few days, I started to wonder about many of the tornado records. How many in one day, biggest outbreak, strongest tornado in history, etc... While we all feel Oklahoma is the home of terrible tornadoes, the stats are somewhat surprising.

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When it comes to the topic of tornadoes, Oklahoma is universally known around the world for producing some of the biggest, including the last F6 ever measured... but it'd probably surprise most Okies that the Sooner State doesn't even crack the top five of the most tornado-prone counties in America.

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