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.

Millions of people in the Midwest and Great Plains are in the path of numerous severe thunderstorms expected on Monday. Kansas City is expecting winds up to 50 MPH and half-dollar-sized hail that could damage roofs or cars.

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.

According to the National Weather Service in Norman, the first round of severe weather on Sunday, May 17, in Oklahoma is expected to start after 5 p.m. Potential for tornadoes is expected to be low, but north-central parts of the state could see medium risk.

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