Showers and Thunderstorms in the Southeast; Above Average Temperatures Expected in the West

Showers and thunderstorms will continue to produce locally heavy rainfall and isolated severe thunderstorms across the Southern Plains and Gulf Coast states through the weekend. Above average temperatures will start building over portions of the West this weekend and peak early next week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, May 8, 2026 at 3:22:37 am CDT

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Severe Potential Friday

Severe Timing Friday

Severe Potential Saturday

Warmer Temperatures Ahead

The Week Ahead

Strong to severe storms may develop late Friday afternoon into the evening across portions of central into southern Oklahoma. Large hail and damaging winds will be the primary hazards.

The likeliest window for severe storms will be late Friday afternoon and into the evening.

Strong to severe storms may develop Saturday evening into the overnight period across portions of northern, central and southern Oklahoma and into western north Texas. Large hail and damaging wind gusts will be the primary hazards.

Near record highs expected next Tuesday and Wednesday

Strong to severe storm chances Friday & Saturday with warmer temperatures. Cooler/milder on Sunday behind a cold front then a warming trend well above normal with near-record heat by mid-week.

Local Weather History For May 8th...

Back in 2003, this date was the second of 3 consecutive days with
strong to violent tornadoes. Strong tornadoes occurred over extreme
south-central Oklahoma during the early morning hours, from Cornish
to near Antioch. Another round of tornado producing thunderstorms
struck central Oklahoma later in the day, producing a violent tornado
that affected Moore, Oklahoma City, Midwest City, and Choctaw. This
F4 tornado took on a path very similar to the May 3, 1999 devastating
tornado. This particular tornado back in 2003 affected areas from
Newcastle and Moore, to Del City and Choctaw. Although over 130
people were injured, there were no fatalities.

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