Much of the state, including Oklahoma City, Stillwater, Ardmore, and Ada, is expected to experience a moderate risk of tornadoes, which is the second-highest severity. Storms could produce softball-sized hail and wind speeds could top 80 mph,

Oklahoma may see an outbreak of severe storms with a chance of tornadoes and hail on Monday after multiple twisters touched down over the weekend.

Breaking: Sequoya Quinton reports live sighting of a large tornado near Kiowa power plant. Caution advised in the area. Live updates.

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — Severe weather hit a number of counties across Oklahoma Monday afternoon, bringing hail, lightning, and tornadoes. Multiple areas saw trees and power poles downed, along with damage from high winds. The National Weather Service issued a number of tornado watches and tornado warnings for Oklahoma counties throughout Monday.

A dangerous tornado threat is unfolding today, as severe storms target major cities like Tulsa, Wichita, Kansas City, Omaha, Little Rock and Dallas, bringing the risk of damaging winds, large hail and strong tornadoes.

A large, water-wrapped tornado has been confirmed near Blanco, Oklahoma, prompting a tornado warning for Pittsburg County and parts of northwestern Arkansas until 7 PM CDT. The storm is moving northeast toward Hartshorne.

Experts say planning before a tornado threatens is key for staying safe. Weather radios, basements and bicycle helmets can all help save lives.

The storm-weary central U.S. is facing another bout of severe weather to start the week, which could produce multiple tornadoes, wind damage and large hail.