Severe Weather Tips

Pro tips, advice and information to help you peacefully coexist with Oklahoma severe storms, and to help us all get through spring with sanity and safety.

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Looks like a stormy week for some in Oklahoma. Tuesday and Thursday look like possible tornado days. No need to worry, just be alert. #okwx

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Terms that don't necessarily mean tornado: Power flashes; caused by lines touching; can be caused by strong wind, lightning. #okwx

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Just because outlook goes from slight to enhanced doesn't necessarily mean tornado threat is higher. Don't let outlooks stress you out #okwx

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Low tornado threat for parts of Oklahoma on Friday. Not the main threat. Remember tornadoes are rare, even in Oklahoma. #okwx

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If storms or severe weather in the forecast make you nervous, stressed or anxious, you are most definitely not alone!! #okwx https://t.co/ggcuOAenQ3

[NWS Norman @NWSNorman]

Do weather forecasts make you feel overwhelmed or affect your ability to get thru your normal daily life? There is help! @samhsagov #okwx

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It is possible to get rain and storms in Oklahoma in the spring with no worries about tornadoes or hail. Enjoy the rain and thunder! #okwx

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Many storms show rotation on radar. Only a tiny percentage ever produce a tornado. Meteorologists tell you which ones to worry about. #okwx

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Radar rotation, wall cloud, debris, power flashes, roaring sound, damage - none of these necessarily mean tornado. #okwx

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Even in Oklahoma, tornadoes are rare. Don't expect or look for one every time we have a storm. Wind and hail much more common. #okwx

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Great advice! Don't forget your pets when you're thinking about tornado safety!! #okwx https://t.co/E2X7T3MjXx

[NWS Norman @NWSNorman]

To honor both #NationalPuppyDay and #WorldMeteorologicalDay, here's some severe weather safety advice for your puppies(and other pets).

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Severe weather is in the forecast for parts of Oklahoma. Planning ahead means less stress and more peace of mind. #okwx #wrn

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Tornado watch in effect for NE OK. How will you hear a tornado warning if you're sleeping? Do not rely just on sirens. #okwx

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Knowledge is power when is comes to severe weather. Free storm spotter classes from NWS Norman - https://t.co/rhmojTAmlE #okwx

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Knowledge is power when is comes to severe weather. Free storm spotter classes from NWS Tulsa - https://t.co/HSygwTgalZ #okwx

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Severe thunderstorm winds can be just as damaging as the majority of tornadoes we see. Don't tune out on severe tstorm warnings. #okwx

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Rotation: many storms have it. This doesn't necessarily mean they will produce a tornado. Don't let that word freak you out. #okwx

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Severe thunderstorm warnings are for storms expected to have hail the size of quarters or bigger and/or winds 58 mph or higher. #okwx

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Nervous about storms? Remember tornadoes are rare. You'll hear the word mentioned a lot, but chances are you'll never see one! #okwx

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Tip: monitor forecasts all day when there's a severe weather risk. Things change and you want to be working with the newest possible info! https://t.co/zxRdinwVgO

[NWS Norman @NWSNorman]

2:52pm: Slight risk of #severe storms in southern Oklahoma into north Texas. Hail, flash flooding, low risk tornadoes #okwx #texomawx

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For great info right from the source, bookmark the NWS Storm Prediction Center page - https://t.co/z65mj8Xc8R #okwx