A Flood Watch has been sent out by the National Weather Service in Norman for most of Oklahoma, including Oklahoma County, and some parts of northern Texas.
The watch is in place from Sunday night to Monday afternoon. It’s going to rain a lot, which could cause rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying places to flood.
The National Weather Service says that streets in Oklahoma City and Wichita Falls could flood and river levels could rise.
In Oklahoma City later today, mostly after 4 pm, the National Weather Service says there is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. After 9 p.m., thunderstorms might happen more often, and some of them could be strong, bringing heavy rain.
Overnight, winds from the southeast will get stronger, with gusts of up to 28 mph.
A strong upper-level storm will likely change the weather in north Texas and western Oklahoma starting Sunday afternoon and going through Monday.
The National Weather Service says, “Heavy rain is expected to spread out and get heavier Sunday night and early Monday.” It’s supposed to rain the most on Monday from midnight to 9 a.m., which could cause floods.
Authorities in the area are telling people to keep up with the latest weather predictions and be ready for possible Flood Warnings. People who live in places that are likely to flood should stay alert and ready to act if they need to.
Monday night will have clear skies and cooler temperatures of around 47°F after the storm. Tuesday will have sunny skies again. Visit the National Weather Service’s safety and storm page to find out more and get safety tips.