Severe weather outlook for Eastern Oklahoma and Kansas border
Sunday evening, June 8, 2025, strong to severe thunderstorms developed across Southern and Eastern Oklahoma, with particular concern near the Kansas state line. As of 6:50 p.m. CDT, meteorologists from News On 6 reported that storms east of Tulsa County were mostly non-severe, but isolated intensifications were possible overnight.
Counties under warning and expected impacts
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect until 8:00 p.m. for Cherokee, Delaware, and Mayes Counties. These storms are capable of producing strong wind gusts up to 60 mph (96 km/h) and heavy rainfall. Although hail reports have been limited, the threat of hail remains possible, especially where cells pulse up quickly.
Projected storm path into Sunday night
Storm activity is forecasted to track southeastward, moving into Hughes County and southern parts of Oklahoma by 9:00 or 10:00 p.m. CDT. While Tulsa itself may avoid direct severe conditions, nearby counties along U.S. Route 412 and U.S. Highway 69 should remain on alert for sudden changes in storm strength.
Power outage updates and regional utilities affected
Due to gusty winds and lightning activity, localized outages have been reported in Northeast Oklahoma. Several utility providers, including PSO, OG&E, VVEC, and Indian Electric Cooperative, are monitoring the situation. For the latest power outage data, residents are advised to refer directly to:
PSO Outage Map, OG&E Outage Map, VVEC Outage Map, Indian Electric Cooperative Map, and the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives Outage Map, which includes smaller co-op updates.
Live weather monitoring and emergency resources
News On 6 Chief Meteorologist Travis Meyer and Meteorologist Aaron Reeves are providing real-time radar coverage via the WARN Radar and Osage Skycam Network. Their latest updates confirm that while the immediate threat has not intensified, unstable atmospheric conditions overnight may lead to scattered severe cells across the Oklahoma-Kansas border region.
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Stay connected with meteorologists
You can follow the storm analysis and updates from the News On 6 meteorology team, including:
Travis Meyer, Stacia Knight, Alan Crone, Stephen Nehrenz, Aaron Reeves, and Chloe Arroyo through their official Facebook profiles.
