**Severe Weather Threat Continues in Oklahoma with More Storms Expected**

Oklahoma is bracing for more severe weather as heavy rainfall and multiple tornadoes wreaked havoc over the weekend. Following the floods on Saturday and early Sunday morning tornadoes, the state is not out of the woods yet. Additional storms are predicted for later on Sunday and Monday.

As of 1:10 p.m. on Sunday, the National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern Grant County and northeastern Garfield County, with quarter-sized hail expected. The warning includes major locations such as Enid, Garber, Breckenridge, and Hunter, and is effective until 1:45 p.m.

Earlier at noon, a severe thunderstorm watch was placed over Comanche, Cotton, Jackson, Kiowa, and Tillman counties. This watch will remain active until 5 p.m., signaling the state’s ongoing storm threat.

Based on updated information from KOCO 5 Meteorologist Joseph Neubauer at 11 a.m., the tornado index has increased for southeastern parts of Oklahoma. Areas like Ada, McAlester, Durant, and Ardmore now face a tornado index of 6 on a 1-10 scale. Northern Oklahoma faces the possibility of golf-ball-sized hail.

Sunday morning's initial update at 10 a.m. laid out expectations for heavy rainfall from non-severe storms moving east across central Oklahoma. Southwestern Oklahoma may encounter its first severe storms by 5 p.m., while central and eastern regions could experience severe weather anytime between noon and 8 p.m. The overall tornado index across most of Oklahoma stands at 4 out of 10, with central regions experiencing wind gusts up to 80 mph and potential for ping-pong-ball-sized hail.

Joseph Neubauer's early morning forecast at 6:45 a.m. detailed the movement of storms from the south in the morning, promising more rainfall and severe storm risks into the afternoon and evening. This wave of storms expands across much of the state, including Oklahoma City metro, which holds a level two slight risk for severe weather. The Oklahoma Panhandle and northwestern and northeastern regions face a lower, level one marginal risk.

Joseph further cautioned about a larger damaging wind risk, estimating gusts to reach between 70-80 mph. The widespread nature of the upcoming storms, expected to start around 9-10 a.m., suggests significant storm activity throughout Sunday, featuring wave after wave of individual storm cells and heavy rain. Potential additional rainfall of 2-4 inches, possibly up to 6 inches, could exacerbate the existing flash flooding situation.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed, download the KOCO 5 App for customized alerts, and keep up with ongoing weather updates to ensure safety during this period of severe weather.