David Payne

RAIN OUTLOOK: The state is drying back out & we need some rainfall. The next opportunity will come from Tropical Storm Marco which is modeled to move toward OK by mid next week. Heaviest rainfall will be along the coast. New Orleans is expected to be pounded by Marco & Laura!pic.twitter.com/IuFSGWCRer

Sunny Summer Saturday! #okwx @NEWS9pic.twitter.com/53mFRnD68c

Just made this @tornadopayne @NEWS9 #nopaynenogainpic.twitter.com/H66VPJ05s3

Many viewers sent in pictures of the "smokenado" produced by the control burn near El Reno earlier today. I'll show you the video shot by storm tracker Alan Broerse tonight at 10! - Cassiepic.twitter.com/Sl4BvovQkN

It's going to TRY to rain in OKC. Let us know what you get! #okwxpic.twitter.com/OHLK6S1Djt

1:00 PM Radar Update: Tracking showers and storms moving into NW OK. Pockets of very heavy rain and intense lighting. Moving SE at 25 mph.pic.twitter.com/k2ddvykQmX

Another very warm & humid day tomorrow w/ light winds & highs near 90. A cold front will come in late day that could help develop a few showers & t'storms. This front will bring in drier air that will put humidity levels very comfortable level for this time of the year. #okwxpic.twitter.com/NpiPAri5qq

Still tracking some big storms across far SW & SC Ok along with a band of storms just south of the metro. This band of rain is Not severe just some brief heavy rain & lightning. Storms along the Red River are severe & are capable of 70 mph winds & golf ball size hail. #okwxpic.twitter.com/Tf6WKggRLA

6:00 pm Update: Severe t'storm warning for high winds across SW OK due to decaying storms dropping south. Have had reports of 67 mph in Hollis with many others reporting 50 -60 mph. Rain & storms continue to move to the south. #okwxpic.twitter.com/hjwdKyd1w2

4:35 PM Update: Continue to track severe storms dropping south through Sulphur & Ardmore. Very heavy rainfall, lightning, & hail up to golf balls. Damaging winds to 60 mph are also possible Additional showers & few storms continue across the metro & out west. nothing strong #okwxpic.twitter.com/BOsmob49fJ

3:40 pm Update: Still tracking a few severe storms south of the metro near Paul Valley. These storm have a history of nickel to golf ball size hail & very heavy rains. Moving to the south at 15 mph. Other showers & storms in the metro & out west are moving SE at 15 mph. #okwxpic.twitter.com/4yGDllvqCh

2:20 pm Update: Showers & t'storms continue across parts of the area along with plenty of cloud cover. A few strong storms have developed just south of the metro along the gust front moving south. Heavy rain, lightning, & winds to 45 mph possible as it drifts SE at 15 mph. #okwxpic.twitter.com/XhAOEm60Bo

Woohoo!! Hello, rain cooled air as NE winds continue to push the cooler air to the south. Temperatures are falling here across the metro into the lower 80s. Storm chances will continue to shift slowly south through the afternoon along with the heat. #okwx - Justinpic.twitter.com/4Atc7kEDxM

12:45 pm Update: Storms continue to move SE at 20 mph and are no longer severe. Very heavy rainfall, lightning, & gusty winds to 45 mph likely with these storms. #okwx - Justinpic.twitter.com/Kix2oelC1t

12:10 pm Update: Scattered storms continue across NW OK & just north of the metro now. Very heavy rainfall, lightning, small hail. & gusty winds to 60 mph possible. Storms are moving to the SE at 20 mph. #okwx - Justinpic.twitter.com/jRIGvJFEjZ

Severe storms continue for southern Garfield and northern Kingfisher county. Quarter size hail and 60 mph gusts are possible. It's slowly inching SE toward Hennessey & Dover. New showers developing just NW of Oklahoma county (circled). #okwx @NEWS9 11:56 AMpic.twitter.com/LbvpVW4fqe

These storms are persistent this morning! Severe storm continues for eastern major and western Garfield county. Hail up to quarter size and 60 mph gusts are possible. Storm is headed toward Waukomis and Hennessey. #okwx @NEWS9 11:34 AMpic.twitter.com/zfVkgWvHbq

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 11:45 AM for this storm over southern Alfalfa and northeastern Major county. It's a slow mover at only 15 mph to the southeast. Quarter size hail, 60 mph gusts, and PACKED with lightning. #okwx @NEWS9 10:57 AMpic.twitter.com/ue5Hkfum8s

Thunderstorms continue across northern OK this morning. A few are quite strong with heavy rainfall, small hail, and a LOT of lightning, especially with the storm over Helena and Ringwood. These are drifting southeast. #okwx @NEWS9 10:46 AMpic.twitter.com/b6tw4mqsBG