Posted: May 12, 2023 / 04:28 PM CDT

Updated: May 12, 2023 / 08:47 PM CDT

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This story will be updated throughout the afternoon and evening on Friday, March 12, 2023, to reflect the latest information from Texoma’s Weather Authority. Refresh this page often for the most up-to-date severe weather outlook. A live stream of all severe weather cut-ins on KFDX and KJTL can be found in the video player above.

UPDATE: Friday, May 12, 2023, at 8:35 p.m.

The National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Archer, Baylor, Clay, and Wichita Counties, in effect until 9:15 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023.

Potential hazards included in the warning for Wichita County are high wind speeds with gusts likely to excede 60 miles per hour, as well as the potential for hailstones of up to about 0.75 inches in diameter.

Potential hazards included in the warning for Archer, Baylor, and Clay Counties are high wind speeds with gusts likely to excede 60 miles per hour, as well as the potential for hailstones of up to about 1.25 inches in diameter.

According to Chief Meteorologist Michael Bohling, the line of storms is moving very slowly across Archer County at this time, causing heavy rainfall in the area. The storm system is moving east at about 10-15 miles per hour.

Bohling said at the moment, Texoma’s Weather Authority is not anticipating any tornadic activity, though a very low possibility still exists that the storm could produce tornados. At this time, however, radar is not indicating any significant rotation with this storm.

Bohling also said the storm is stretching north into Wichita County, near Iowa Park, but the county

As always, stick with Texoma’s Weather Authority on-air and online throughout the evening on Friday, May 12, 2023, for the latest weather updates.

UPDATE: Friday, May 12, 2023, at 8:05 p.m.

The National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Archer, Baylor, and Clay Counties, in effect until 8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023.

Potential hazards included in this warning are high wind speeds with gusts likely to excede 60 miles per hour, as well as the potential for hailstones of up to about 1.25 inches in diameter.

According to Chief Meteorologist Michael Bohling, the line of storms is moving very slowly across Archer County at this time, causing heavy rainfall near Archer City. The storm is moving east at a very slow pace.

While the threat of a tornado during the current line of severe storms in Texoma is not non-existent, it remains very low. Current storms are not showing any signs of rotation at this time.

UPDATE: Friday, May 12, 2023, at 7:11 p.m.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Archer, Baylor, Cotton, Haskell, Wichita, and Wilbarger Counties until 7:45 p.m.

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Another round of severe weather is possible for a majority of Texoma on Friday, May 12, 2023, during the early afternoon and evening hours.

The National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma, has issued a severe thunderstorm watch that will be in effect until 11 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023, in the following Texoma counties:

Archer, Baylor, Clay, Jack, Knox, Montague, Throckmorton, Wichita, Wilbarger, and Young Counties in North Texas
Comanche, Cotton, Jefferson, Stephens, and Tillman Counties in Southwest Oklahoma

***Image courtesy of the National Weather Service in Norman, OK***

A majority of the counties to the east of Texoma fall under a slight risk for severe storms, whereas the westernmost counties in Texoma are at a marginal risk for severe storms to develop in the afternoon and evening hours on Friday, May 12, 2023.

Potential hazards included in the severe thunderstorm watch include wind speeds between 60 and 80 miles per hour and hail up to the size of golf balls. While there is a possibility for a tornado to develop, the potential tornado risk during this time is very low.

According to the National Weather Service, severe weather is most likely to develop by 8 p.m. on Friday, May 12, and is expected to end in the area at around 10 p.m.

Chief Meteorologist Michael Bohling said the severe weather possibility for Friday, May 12, differs from the severe weather that impacted Texoma on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

Bohling said storms are very likely on Friday, but their potential impacts are much lower, and the main concerns for Texomans will be strong winds and pockets of large hail that could develop into the early evening hours. Heavier rainfall is expected during Friday’s severe weather as well, with much of the area also under a flood watch.

Stick with Texoma’s Weather Authority on Texoma’s Homepage as we monitor this and other severe weather threats that may impact Texoma in the coming days, weeks, and months. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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Severe Weather Definitions

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Issued when there is evidence based on radar or a reliable spotter report that a thunderstorm is producing, or about to produce, wind gusts of 58 mph or greater, structural wind damage, and/or hail 1 inch in diameter or greater.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Is issued by the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) when conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms over a larger-scale region. Tornadoes are not expected in such situations, but isolated tornado development cannot be ruled out.

PDS Severe Thunderstorm Watch
PDS stands for "Particularly Dangerous Situation" and is issued by the SPC when conditions are favorable for the development of high-end severe thunderstorms over a larger region. In this situation the SPC believes multiple events of extreme severe weather with significant wind damage are likely to occur. Citizens should alter their daily routine and listen for further updates when this watch is issued. Tornadoes are not expected in such situations, but isolated tornado development cannot be ruled out and widespread straight-line wind damage is likely.

Tornado Warning - Observed or Radar Indicated
Issued when there is evidence based on radar or a reliable spotter report that a tornado is imminent or occurring.

Tornado Warning - Considerable
Issued when a reliable spotter reports the existence of a tornado (therefore, it is confirmed, not radar indicated) and it is doing considerable damage.

Tornado Warning - Catastrophic
Issued when a reliable spotter reports the existence of a tornado (therefore, it is confirmed, not radar indicated) and it is doing extreme damage that is considered catastrophic; complete destruction is possible.

Tornado Watch
Is issued by the Storm Prediction Center when conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes over a larger-scale region.

PDS Tornado Watch
PDS stands for "Particularly Dangerous Situation" and is issued when the SPC believes that a large outbreak of long-lived, large and violent tornadoes is likely. This is a high-end tornado watch. People in a PDS Tornado Watch should change their daily routines to ensure they are weather aware and prepared to take action with little notice.

Significant Weather Advisory
Issued for strong thunderstorms that are below severe levels, but still may have some adverse impacts. Usually issued for the threat of wind gusts of 40-58 mph or hail up to 1 inch in diameter.

Flash Flood Watch
Issued generally when there is the possibility of flash flooding or urban flooding over an area within the next 36 hours.

Flash Flood Warning
Issued when flash flooding is imminent, generally within the next 1 to 3 hours. Usually issued based on observed heavy rainfall (measured or radar estimated), but may also be issued for significant dam breaks that have occurred or are imminent.

Flood Watch
Issued when there is the possibility of widespread general flooding over an area within the next 36 hours.

Flood Warning for River Forecast Point
Issued when a river gauge has exceeded, or is forecast to exceed, a predetermined flood stage.

Flood Advisory
Issued when flooding is imminent or occurring, generally within the next 1 to 3 hours, but is not expected to substantially threaten life and property.

Wind Advisory
Issued when sustained winds of 30 to 39 mph are expected for 1 hour or longer.

High Wind Warning
Issued when sustained winds of 40 mph or more are expected for 1 hour or longer, or for wind gusts of 58 mph or more with no time limit. A High Wind Watch is issued when these conditions may be met 12 to 48 hours in the future.

Dense Fog Advisory
Issued when fog is expected to reduce visibilities to 1/4 mile or less.

Heat Advisory
Issued when maximum daytime heat index values are expected to reach or exceed 105°F on at least 2 consecutive days, with intermediate low temperatures of 75°F or higher.

Excessive Heat Warning
Issued when maximum daytime heat index values are expected to reach or exceed 110°F on at least two consecutive days, with intermediate low temperatures of 75°F or higher. An Excessive Heat Watch is issued when these conditions may be met 12 to 48 hours in the future.

Frost Advisory
Issued when nighttime minimum temperatures are expected to range from 33°F to 36°F in the growing season.

Freeze Warning
Issued when nighttime minimum temperatures are expected to reach 32°F or lower in the growing season. They are usually issued to highlight the first few freezes of the fall, or unusually late freezes in the spring. A Freeze Watch is issued when these conditions may be met 12 to 48 hours in the future.

Air Stagnation Advisory
Issued only at the request of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), whenever atmospheric conditions are stable enough to cause air pollutants to accumulate in a given area.

Blowing Dust Advisory
Issued when blowing dust is expected to reduce visibility to between 1/4 and 1 mile, generally with winds of 25 mph or greater.

Dust Storm Warning
Issued when blowing dust is expected to reduce visibility frequently to 1/4 mile or less, generally with winds of 25 mph or more.

Dense Smoke Advisory
Issued when smoke is expected to reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less.

Fire Weather Watch
Issued when dry vegetation and conditions favoring extreme fire danger are expected 12 to 72 hours in the future.

Red Flag Warning
Issued when dry vegetation and conditions favoring extreme fire danger are expected, generally within 24 hours.

Snow Advisory
Issued when accumulating snow of 2 to 4 inches is expected. An advisory may still be warranted if lesser accumulations will produce travel difficulties, especially early in the winter season.

Blowing Snow Advisory
Issued when blowing snow is expected to occasionally reduce visibilities to 1/4 mile or less with winds generally 25 to 34 mph. The event should last at least 3 hours.

Snow and Blowing Snow Advisory
Issued when winds of 25 to 34 mph are expected to be accompanied by falling snow and blowing snow, occasionally reducing the visibility to 1/4 mile or less. The event should last at least 3 hours.

Freezing Rain/Drizzle Advisory
Issued for freezing rain when ice accumulations are expected to cause travel problems, but not exceed 1/4".

Sleet Advisory
Issued for accumulating sleet of 1/4" to 1". Because sleet usually occurs with other precipitation types, a winter weather advisory will almost always be used in such cases.

Winter Weather Advisory
Issued for a winter weather event in which there is more than one hazard present, but all precipitation is expected to remain below warning criteria. For example, it would be issued if 2 inches of snow were expected with a small amount of sleet mixing in at times.

Wind Chill Advisory
Issued when wind chill values will reach -5°F to -19°F, with wind speeds around 10 mph or more.

Wind Chill Warning
Issued when wind chill values will reach -20°F or colder, with wind speeds around 10 mph or more. A Wind Chill Watch is issued when these conditions may be met 12 to 48 hours in the future.

Ice Storm Warning
Issued when a period of freezing rain is expected to produce ice accumulations of 1/4" or greater, or cause significant disruptions to travel or utilities.

Heavy Sleet Warning
Issued when a period of sleet is expected to produce ice accumulations of 1" or greater, or cause significant disruptions to travel or utilities.

Heavy Snow Warning
Issued when snow is expected to accumulate 4 inches or more in 12 hours, or 6 inches or more in 24 hours.

Winter Storm Warning
Issued for a winter weather event in which there is more than one hazard present, and one of the warning criteria listed above is expected to be met. For example, it would be issued if 5 inches of snow were expected in 12 hours, with some sleet mixing in at times. It is commonly issued for heavy snow with strong winds of 25-34 mph that will cause blowing and drifting of the snow. A Winter Storm Watch is issued when these conditions may be met 12 to 48 hours in the future.

Blizzard Warning
Issued for sustained wind or frequent gusts greater than or equal to 35 mph accompanied by falling and/or blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility to less than 1/4 mile for three hours or more. A Blizzard Watch is issued when these conditions may be met 12 to 48 hours in the future.