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One hail only, please. Hold the tornadoes.
http://ticker.mesonet.org/archive/20150324/ice-ice-baby.jpg
You know it's springtime in Oklahoma when frightened Moore State Climatologists are hoping for just some hail, maybe some wind, hold the EF-5 tornadoes. Now before we get too anxious, no sign of a big tornadic event getting ready to strike...things still appear to be mostly a hail and severe wind event gearing up in NE OK today and farther to the south and west tomorrow. However, only a (not wise person)would relax completely with severe thunderstorms around during this time of year.
The NWS' Storm Prediction Center has a slight chance of severe storms across E OK for tonight, and a tiny bit of enhanced changes across far NE OK.
http://ticker.mesonet.org/archive/20150324/spc-day1.gif
That comes with a relatively minor risk of tornadoes, but a somewhat great risk for severe winds and hail.
http://ticker.mesonet.org/archive/20150324/day1-hail-risk.gif http://ticker.mesonet.org/archive/20150324/day1-torn-risk.gif http://ticker.mesonet.org/archive/20150324/day1-wind-risk.gif
Tomorrow's SPC outlook shifts the main area of concern to the south and west, with more slight and enhanced risk for severe weather covering more area of the state.
http://ticker.mesonet.org/archive/20150324/day2-outlook.gif
Here are the takes for tonight from the Tulsa NWS office, and for tomorrow for the Tulsa and Norman NWS offices.
http://ticker.mesonet.org/archive/20150324/nws-norman.jpg http://ticker.mesonet.org/archive/20150324/nws-tulsa.png
The rainfall pattern for this event certainly looks convective in nature, with a squall-line'ish signature showing up eventually. Still nothing for most of western OK, unfortunately.
http://ticker.mesonet.org/archive/20150324/3day-rainfall-forecast.gif
Of course we have to get past the fire danger out west today first. Now my intent is not to be your forecaster-of-choice for this severe weather event. My purpose is to get you thinking about your severe weather safety, to be weather aware the next couple of days, and be sure to keep informed from your favorite NWS or media source.
So for goodness sakes, just collaborate and listen, and stay safe.
MC Gary McManus State Climatologist Oklahoma Mesonet Oklahoma Climatological Survey (405) 325-2253 gmcmanus@mesonet.org
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