Oklahoma Faces Five Days Of Severe Storms: What To Expect

Storm season is making a not-so-subtle return to Oklahoma this week with five days of severe weather expected. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday of the first full week of March have the potential to see tornadoes, wind and hail.

Most of Oklahoma is under a Slight Risk of severe weather from Tuesday through Saturday.

As of Monday, March 2, the Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk, level two of five, for various portions of Oklahoma from Tuesday through Saturday. According to the Storm Prediction Center, currently, forecast specifics remain uncertain but an extended period of severe weather is likely.

Severe weather could impact different parts of Oklahoma throughout the week.

Although specifics, such as location, timing and impacts, are unavailable, it is expected that different portions of Oklahoma will be impacted by severe weather on different days. However, some parts of Oklahoma could be impacted by severe weather multiple days this week.

Based on a graph from Meteorologist Chris Nunley, parts of Oklahoma could be impacted multiple days within the five days of severe weather. It's looking like southwest Oklahoma could be impacted the most days with chances to see severe weather on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Oklahoma residents encouraged to stay plugged in and prepare for severe weather.

As Oklahoma anticipates five days of severe weather, residents are encouraged to remain plugged in to weather updates and to prepare their shelters and families before severe weather strikes.

See below what Oklahoma residents should know before severe weather impacts their area and what should be in their tornado go-bag as we get into storm season.

Things Oklahomas Need To Know Before Severe Weather Strikes

You don't have to study hard, but you do need to know this information to stay safe during severe weather season in tornado alley.

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Things You'll Need in Your Oklahoma Tornado Prep Kit

Even though the odds of your life being affected by a tornado are extremely thin, there's no harm in being prepared with basic necessities. Even if the storm misses your home you could still find yourself without power or water for days to weeks. Here's a quick rundown on the basics every home should have for tornado season in Oklahoma.

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