Oklahoma Could See An Uptick In Tornado Activity This September

Summer is coming to an end in Oklahoma. The state has been experiencing an early fall, and that may continue throughout September. But as the weather changes, Oklahoma could see an uptick in tornadoes.

Last year was a record year for tornadoes, and broke multiple records in the fall. Oklahoma saw almost 40 tornadoes last year between the months of September, October and November. Last year, Oklahoma saw the most fall tornadoes in November with 36 tornadoes.

Although Oklahoma sees the most tornadoes during the spring time, fall isn't without its fair share. Tornado activity often takes a rest during the late summer, but an uptick typically occurs towards the fall as the jet stream returns to the central United States, which increases the amount of cold fronts.

Oklahoma has received the most tornado warnings in the nation this year.

Oklahoma is a few tornadoes shy of the amount of tornadoes seen from January to August last year. Last year, Oklahoma received 113 tornadoes from January to August. This year, Oklahoma has had 97 confirmed tornadoes.

But Oklahoma has already had the most tornado warnings in the nation this year with 266, and 2025 isn't over yet. Last year, Oklahoma had 196 tornado warnings for the entire 12 months.

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The first fall tornado of 2024 in Oklahoma took place on Sept. 5.

Meteorological fall began on Monday, Sept. 1. So it may not feel like fall in Oklahoma, but the local meteorologists are well in it. Last year, Oklahoma's first tornado of the fall struck Kingfisher on Sept. 5. It was an EF0. The next two fall tornadoes didn't hit until right before Halloween on Oct. 30 in Ottawa. Both tornadoes were an EF1.

The rest of Oklahoma's tornadoes in 2024 took place in November. The first of November and the middle of November saw 36 tornadoes, including three EF3 tornadoes and one EF2.