An Unstable Weekend Is On Tap for Oklahoma

Oklahoma is gearing up for multiple days of severe weather starting this weekend. More details are becoming available for severe storms on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18. Both days are looking to be unstable and prime for severe storms capable of producing large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes.

Southeast Oklahoma could see a few storms Friday, May 16, but a bigger chance for severe weather will kickoff this weekend. Severe storms are expected Saturday if the cap breaks, but Sunday is when Oklahoma is expected to see the most storms.

For most of Oklahoma, a quiet day is expected on Friday, so residents are urged to prepare for the severe weather in the weekend ahead, especially if they have outdoor activities planned.

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Southwest Oklahoma has the highest chance for severe weather on Saturday.

News 9 Meteorologist Lacey Swope posted a breakdown of the latest updates for Saturday and Sunday on her official Facebook page Friday morning. Saturday is expected to start of quiet and then warm up into the afternoon making Oklahoma very muggy. A warm front will move in from the south and a dryline will move in from the west, which will prime the atmosphere for severe storms.

According to Swope, instability will be extreme Saturday, which will provide fuel for severe storms. Although, the cap will be strong Saturday and if it is broken, "storms will explode rapidly." Southwest Oklahoma has the highest chance of seeing severe weather on Saturday. If storms develop, they could produce very large hail, damaging winds and a low tornado threat.

More storms are expected Sunday in Oklahoma with intensified threats.

Swope is expecting more storms in Oklahoma on Sunday due to a more jetstream speed and higher humidity. The cap will still be there but may not have much of an influence. Sunday is expected to start off quiet with storm chances increasing between 3-5 p.m. The chance for storms on Sunday are expected to be more widespread.

Storms on Sunday will be capable of producing baseball size hail, damaging winds up to 80 miles per hour and a moderate chance of tornadoes.

Oklahoma residents should remain weather aware this weekend.

Meteorologists are encouraging Oklahoma residents to remain weather aware this weekend to not be caught off guard by severe storms. All Oklahoma residents should review their safety plan and know where to go if they have any outdoor plans interrupted by storms.

See below what Oklahoma residents should know before severe weather strikes.

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