Storms Are On The Way As Drought Lingers In Oklahoma

Oklahoma has had a little break from severe weather, but storm season is expected to ramp back up again by the end of the month. Local meteorologists have signaled that the end of March and beginning of April could see a return of severe weather.

While Oklahoma has been without storms last two weeks, rain has also been absent. Most of Oklahoma is within a drought, and some areas haven't seen beneficial rainfall for over 100 days. And with the upcoming severe storms, local meteorologists are also expecting a good chance of rain.

Local meteorologists are watching March 30 through April 2 for Oklahoma's severe weather return.

News 9 Chief Meteorologist David Payne posted to his official Facebook page that he's watching March 30 through April 2 for the return of storms and severe weather to Oklahoma.

On Monday, March 23, Payne posted his weekly forecast, along with a heads up that rain, storms and severe weather are expected to return to Oklahoma at the end of the month and into the first few days of April.

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Fire weather continues across Oklahoma before rain returns.

With the widespread drought comes increased fire weather. Oklahoma has experienced multiple wildfires throughout the month of March, and fire weather is expected to continue before rain and storms return.

Fire weather is expected to increase to elevated and near-critical levels starting Wednesday and continuing into the weekend. A return of record-setting warm temperatures and high winds will contribute to an increase in fire weather this week. The areas that will see fire weather this week include western and central Oklahoma.