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**Summary:**

Oklahoma is bracing for a three-day stretch of severe weather, beginning Saturday afternoon. The primary threats include large hail (potentially baseball-sized in some areas), damaging winds up to 70 mph, and tornadoes. The highest risk areas shift throughout the period. Saturday’s risk is spread across much of the state, with the worst weather expected in the south. Sunday’s severe weather risk increases and expands, especially in north-central Oklahoma. Monday is predicted to be the peak day for tornadoes, particularly in central and eastern Oklahoma. Numerous warnings and watches are in effect for various counties, and residents are urged to stay informed and prepared.

**News Article:**

**Oklahoma Braces for Three Days of Severe Weather; Tornado Risk Highest Monday**

**Oklahoma City, OK** – Oklahomans are urged to prepare for a three-day period of severe weather beginning Saturday, bringing the potential for large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes across the state.

The National Weather Service has issued tornado watches for much of the state. The KOCO 5 weather team reports that the severe weather risk is the highest on Monday, where the tornado threat will be the highest.

Severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings have been issued for portions of Grady, Garvin, McClain, Oklahoma, Cleveland, and Canadian counties.

Storms began firing Saturday afternoon, bringing with them the potential for baseball-sized hail in southern and southwestern Oklahoma, and golf ball-sized hail elsewhere.

“Saturday is not a classic tornado day,” said KOCO 5 Meteorologist Joseph Neubauer, “but the threat is definitely there.”

The severe weather threat will continue into Sunday, with an enhanced risk for north-central Oklahoma, including Enid, Alva, Ponca City, and Bartlesville. Residents in these areas could face baseball-sized hail and an increased tornado risk.

Monday is forecast to be the peak day for severe weather. An enhanced risk has been issued for central to eastern Oklahoma, encompassing the Oklahoma City metro area, Enid, Ardmore, Stillwater, Ponca City, Seminole, Ada, Durant, McAlester, Tulsa, and Bartlesville.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed by monitoring local weather reports, downloading the KOCO 5 app for customized alerts, and having a plan in place in case severe weather strikes.

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