This is the most recent graphical depiction of today’s severe weather threat from Ponca City Emergency Management Director Paula Cain.

"This is a very spring-like set up, with a lot riding on the dry line which is currently located in the Panhandle.  We have a dewpoint of 65, but temperatures are a little lower than expected at 77°.  If we see any clearing, this temperature will rise. 

Some forecast models have indicated storm development might occur in central Oklahoma, and the dewpoint is higher there.  Regardless of the location, storms that do develop today will be strong to severe, Cain said. 

"Risks with these storms include large hail, damaging strong winds and tornadoes in the late afternoon/evening hours.  Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning will also be a threat," Cain said. "Please watch for updates for the next few hours.  I’m not expecting storms here until around 7 p.m., but that, too, could change."