McClain County Emergency Management

Rain chances will increase today for portions of the area, especially across south-central and southeast Oklahoma, where locally heavy rainfall could cause flooding. These heavy rain-producing thunderstorms could also bring a low risk of hail and damaging winds. #okwx #texomawx

A few strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible later this afternoon & evening. Hail up to the size of quarters and wind gusts up to 60 mph will be the main threats, along with heavy rainfall.

Keep an eye on the weather tonight! Severe weather is possible across OK and western north TX, with highest chances in northern TX. Main concern with these storms will be significant hail, with flooding heavy rains, strong winds, and a few tornadoes possible. #okwx #texomawx

As showers and storms increase this weekend across the area, so will the chance for severe storms and flooding. The active weather pattern is expected to continue into next week. #okwx #texomawx

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8:48pm- A dangerous hailstorm with a history of producing hail the size of baseballs is currently in Newcastle is moving east through central Oklahoma! If you're in the path of the storm (Norman, southern Moore), this is a dangerous situation, take cover now! #okwx

Severe Thunderstorm approaching Newcastle from the West. These storms are producing hail up to 1.75", 60MPH winds, and heavy rain. This storm has had a history of rotation. Newcastle Emergency Management will continue to monitor.

At 827 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for McClain County. Golf ball size hail and 60 mph winds. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include...... Newcastle,Blanchard, Goldsby, and Cole. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay away from windows. Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

4/28 12:45 pm Update: The situation is a bit messy but another round of strong to severe storms could develop this afternoon into tonight across parts of the ar...ea, with the highest potential in parts of southern OK & western north TX. Heavy rain and flooding will also continue to be a concern through tonight. See more

5:04am - Widespread showers and storms continue across OK and north TX. We are paying close attention to any possible rotation that may develop in storms when they intensify. Heavy rain and flash flooding continue to be a concern with the additional rainfall. #okwx #texomawx