More storms possible in Oklahoma overnight, Wednesday

Oklahoma saw multiple tornado warnings and severe thunderstorms on Tuesday night. >> Download the KOCO 5 App | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channelThe KOCO 5 First Alert Weather Team followed storms across Oklahoma on Tuesday night. The live blog has ended for the night, but read below for updates from Tuesday’s threat.>> VIDEO ABOVE: Looking ahead to Wednesday morning storm threat11:51 p.m. Tuesday Update: KOCO 5 Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane says more rain is possible in northern Oklahoma, moving into eastern Oklahoma later into the overnight hours. Thunderstorms will likely pop up in the OKC metro during the morning commute hours, extending to the east. The intensity of these storms will likely be lower than what was seen in the state on Tuesday night. A flood watch is in effect until Wednesday morning for northern and eastern Oklahoma, including the northern parts of the OKC metro. 11:41 p.m. Tuesday Update: The tornado warning for Lincoln and Pottawatomie counties was dropped by the National Weather Service. Severe thunderstorms with powerful winds remain. 11:26 p.m. Tuesday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Lincoln and Pottawatomie counties for a storm located 4 miles south of Wellston, moving southeast at 50 mph. The warning goes until midnight. 11:22 p.m. Tuesday Update: There were no tornado warnings remaining in the state. KOCO 5 Field Meteorologist Michael Armstrong says there is a possibility that another tornado warning could be issued for a storm near Wellston. 11:13 p.m. Tuesday Update: A tornado warning for a storm near Arcadia has been dropped. Kay and Noble counties remain under a tornado warning. 11 p.m. Tuesday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Oklahoma, Logan and Lincoln counties for a storm located 4 miles north of Arcadia, moving east at 55 mph. The warning is until 11:30 p.m. KOCO 5 First Alert Storm Chaser Nick Smith captured a tractor-trailer that was tipped over due to strong winds south of Kingfisher. Open the video player below to watch. 10:55 p.m. Tuesday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Noble and Payne counties for a storm located 4 miles southeast of Perry, moving east at 65 mph. Take cover now. 10:48 p.m. Tuesday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Oklahoma and Logan counties for a storm located south of Cedar Valley, moving east at 60 mph. Take shelter now. 10:43 p.m. Tuesday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Noble, Logan, Payne and Garfield counties for a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado located 4 miles west of Orlando, moving east at 70 mph. The warning goes until 11:15 p.m. 10:38 p.m. Tuesday Update: There have been reports of no power in Kingfisher. KOCO 5 Field Meteorologist Michael Armstrong reports a backup on Interstate 40 near Meridian, where traffic is at a near standstill. Those in the area could be in the way of a severe thunderstorm moving in the area. 10:34 p.m. Tuesday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Kingfisher, Oklahoma, Logan and Canadian counties for a storm located 4 miles southwest of Cashion, moving east at 55 mph. Another tornado warning was issued for Garfield and Noble counties for a storm located near Fairmont, moving east at 65 mph. 10:25 p.m. Tuesday Update: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Blaine, Canadian, Garfield, Kingfisher, Lincoln, Logan, Major, Noble, Oklahoma and Payne counties until 11 p.m. The storms were located along a line extending from 3 miles south of Kremlin to 3 miles northeast of Dover to 3 miles northeast of Calumet, moving east at 60 mph.The storms could bring 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Another severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Noble, Grant, Kay and Garfield counties for thunderstorms located along a line extending from 4 miles north of Deer Creek to near Garber, moving east at 40 mph. Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.10:23 p.m. Tuesday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Garfield and Noble counties until 10:45 p.m. for a storm located near Vance Air Force Base. The storm is moving east at 65 mph. Take shelter now. 10:15 p.m. Tuesday Update: A confirmed tornado was spotted in Major County on Tuesday night. At about 10 p.m., KOCO 5 First Alert Storm Chaser Shane Helton captured the tornado on video. The storm was located just east of Fairview, near the towns of Ringwood and Ames.The National Weather Service then issued a warning for a confirmed tornado in the area. Open the video player below to watch. 10:13 p.m. Tuesday Update: A confirmed tornado was located four miles north of Hunter, moving quickly to the east at 55 mph. The tornado warning was issued for Kay, Noble, Grant and Garfield counties until 10:45 p.m. 10 p.m. Tuesday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Garfield and Major counties for a storm located 4 miles east of Fairview, moving east at 40 mph. Another tornado warning was issued for Kingfisher, Blaine and Canadian counties until 10:30 p.m. for a storm located 5 miles east of Watonga, moving east of 60 mph.9:52 p.m. Tuesday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Grant and Garfield counties until 10:15 p.m. for a storm located over Hillsdale, moving east at 20 mph. 9:46 p.m. Tuesday Update: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Blaine, Caddo, Canadian, Custer, Dewey, Garfield, Kingfisher and Major counties until 10 p.m. The storms were located along a line extending from Fairview to 4 miles northeast of Fay to 6 miles northwest of Arapaho, moving east at 50 mph.>> Video Below: Severe storms update (9:40 p.m. on June 17, 2025)A tornado watch was issued for Beckham, Ellis, Harper, Roger Mills, Washita, Woods and Woodward counties until 10 p.m. Another severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Alfalfa, Garfield, Grant, Kay and Noble counties until 10:30 p.m. 9:38 p.m. Tuesday Update: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Alfalfa County for a storm extending 5 miles north of Great Salt Plains Lake to Helena, moving east at 35 mph. The storm could bring 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. 9:18 p.m. Tuesday Update: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Blaine, Custer, Dewey, Ellis, Major, Roger Mills and Woodward counties until 9:45 p.m. for a storm located along a line extending from 3 miles northeast of Chester to 3 miles southeast of Moorewood, moving east at 40 mph.At 8:55 p.m., a 63-mph wind gust occurred at the Putnam Mesonet site.The storm was warned for 70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.9:03 p.m. Tuesday Update: Damage has been reported in Ellis County. At least one house was damaged south of Lake Vincent, according to the Ellis County emergency manager. They are currently checking other residences. 8:52 p.m. Tuesday Update: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Woods County for a storm located 6 miles west of Arvard, moving east at 20 mph. The storm could bring 60 mph winds and quarter size hail. 8:46 p.m. Tuesday Update: The tornado warning for Roger Mills and Ellis counties fell off. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Custer, Dewey, Ellis and Roger Mills counties until 9:15 p.m. The storm could bring 80 mph winds gusts and ping pong ball size hail. This is labeled as a destructive storm. 8:32 p.m. Tuesday Update: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Dewey, Ellis and Woodward counties until 8:45 p.m. for a storm located 6 miles southwest of Sharon, moving east at 20 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.8:22 p.m. Tuesday Update: A tornado-warned storm is moving toward Roll and Crawford. Those in the area should take shelter. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Woods and Woodward counties until 9 p.m. The storm was located near Freedom, moving east at 30 mph. 8:06 p.m. Tuesday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Ellis and Roger Mills counties for a storm located near 7 miles south of Higgins, moving southeast at 35 mph.8 p.m. Tuesday Update: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Kay County until 8:45 p.m. for a storm located 6 miles west of Newkirk, moving east at 30 mph. The storm could bring golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.Another severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Ellis and Roger Mills counties until 8:30 p.m. The storm was located near Higgins, moving southeast at 50 mph. It could bring pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.3:50 p.m. Tuesday Update: A tornado watch has been issued for Alfalfa, Blaine, Custer, Dewey, Ellis, Garfield, Grant, Harper, Kay, Kingfisher, Logan, Major, Noble, Payne, Roger Mills, Woods and Woodward counties until 10 p.m. KOCO 5 Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane says storms will form in southern Kansas and northern Oklahoma, as well as the Panhandle and track east this evening.An additional watch is possible later this evening.9 a.m. Tuesday Update: KOCO 5 Meteorologist Jonathan Conder says northern Oklahoma is now under a Level 4 risk for severe storms, which means there will be likely storm reports in area near Alva. The risk decreases further south, but the northern parts of Oklahoma City metro are under a Level 2 threat, and the southern parts of the OKC metro are under a Level 1 threat for severe storms. This means central Oklahoma could see isolated and scattered storm reports. South of the OKC metro could see 60 mph winds, with the northern parts of the OKC metro seeing 70-80 mph winds. In far northern Oklahoma, cities like Alva, Enid, Woodward and Ponca City could see 80-90 mph winds. >> Video Below: How cutting-edge technology pinpoints tornado damage in real time Jonathan says the tornado threat has also increased across the state. Northern Oklahoma now has a tornado index of four on a one to 10 scale, which is a significant upgrade from earlier Tuesday morning. Areas like Stillwater and the northern parts of the OKC metro now have a tornado index of a two, while the southern parts of the OKC metro down to Lawton now have a tornado index of a one. Hail sizes could be as large as golf balls in northern Oklahoma. Other parts of the state will likely see a threat for one-inch hail. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.Northwestern Oklahoma could see storms between 10 p.m. to midnight. Those storms will move east, likely reaching Hobart, Clinton, Enid and Ponca City by midnight to 2 a.m. The severe storms could move into Oklahoma City between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. Another risk for severe storms is expected on Wednesday. Be sure to download the KOCO 5 App to receive customized weather alerts. You can watch our team coverage on the app, too.>> Check Closings>> Check Live, Interactive Radar>> Watch KOCO 5 Coverage>> Download the KOCO 5 App on iPhone>> Download the KOCO 5 App on Android>> “Like” KOCO 5 on Facebook>> “Follow” KOCO 5 on X>> Stream KOCO 5 weather updates anytime on the Very Local app