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Severe weather, with a risk of tornadoes, is expected to move through Oklahoma

Oklahoma is gearing up for another round of severe weather on Saturday night.

According to the National Weather Service, all potential hazards are possible, including high winds, hail, heavy rain and tornadoes.

This article will be updated throughout the night as the weather develops across the state.

Tornado watch for most of Oklahoma

Severe thunderstorms have moved into Oklahoma from Texas. Most of Oklahoma remains under a tornado watch until 11 p.m

Organizers of the Paseo Arts Festival announced on Facebook that the event will close Saturday at 5 p.m. The festival returns on Sunday from 10am to 8pm and on Monday from 10am to 5pm.

Due to the bad weather forecast, the festival closes tonight at 5 p.m. Please be safe! We’ll be back tomorrow at 10am! See you then 💚

Posted by Paseo Arts District on Saturday, May 25, 2024

Riverwind Casino in Norman has announced that the Beats and Bites event has been postponed to a later date. Tickets for the event are refundable.

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OKC Weather Radar

Prepare now for severe weather

Regardless of any specific forecast, here are some things you can do to prepare for Oklahoma’s severe weather season.

  • Now figure out where to go if you need to find shelter; there are no public shelters in Oklahoma City

  • If you have access to a storm shelter, clean it and prepare to use it

  • Buy a flashlight and spare batteries

  • If you own a weather radio, make sure it is programmed and working properly

  • Identify your source for instant weather information, for example from local meteorologists

  • Sit down with your family and discuss what to do if there is a tornado threat

  • Do you have pets? Make sure there is a plan in place to keep your furry friends safe

Oklahoma rainfall totals

Find daily precipitation totals using this Oklahoma Mesonet rainfall map.

This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Live updates on severe weather, tornado potential in Oklahoma

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