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News On 6 tracks multiple tornado warnings across northeast Oklahoma tonight. A tornado watch remains active until 10 p.m. as damaging hail, strong winds, and tornadoes threaten the region. Residents face an intense evening as severe storms intensify across the state.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Tornado Watch: All of northeast Oklahoma under watch until 10 p.m. CST Friday
- Active Warnings: Multiple tornado warnings issued for Craig, Mayes, Rogers, Tulsa, Osage, and other counties
- Reported Tornadoes: Confirmed tornado touched down near Bristow with damage to homes and mobile homes
- Primary Threats: Large hail, damaging winds exceeding 60 mph, and strong tornado activity throughout the evening
Breaking Tornado Warnings Sweep Through Northeast Oklahoma
News On 6 meteorologists and storm trackers are actively monitoring multiple active tornado warnings as severe thunderstorms move across the region. According to the latest updates, tornado warnings have been issued for Craig, Mayes, Rogers, Tulsa, Osage, Washington, Creek, Okfuskee, and Okmulgee counties.
A confirmed tornado produced significant damage near Bristow around 5 p.m., destroying property and prompting immediate shelter-in-place orders. Storm Tracker Bob Rohloff documented a dangerous lowering cloud formation that could produce additional tornadoes near Prattville. Residents in western Tulsa County and surrounding areas face extreme risk and should take immediate shelter.
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What Residents Must Know Right Now
Emergency personnel urge residents to move to the lowest floor of sturdy buildings immediately. Tornado sirens are sounding across south Tulsa and downtown areas, signaling active tornado threat. The BOK Center in Tulsa ordered wrestling spectators to shelter during a tornado warning, demonstrating the serious danger facing the community.
Large hail accompanies these dangerous storms, with potential for hail measuring up to 2 inches across northeast and central counties. Damaging winds exceed 60 mph in some areas, causing power outages and widespread tree damage. Residents must avoid windows and stay away from exterior walls.
| Threat Type | Risk Level |
| Tornadoes | High – Multiple Warnings Active |
| Large Hail | High – 2+ Inch Hail Possible |
| Damaging Winds | High – 60+ MPH Gusts |
| Watch Expiration | 10:00 PM CST (Friday) |
“The tornado watch remains active for all of northeast Oklahoma until 10 p.m. Our full team of storm trackers are out following the storms to keep you safe and informed, with the forecast including large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes.”
— News On 6 Weather Team, March 6, 2026
Real Damage Already Reported in Communities
A Berryhill firefighter lost his mobile home to a confirmed tornado in west Bristow near Highway 16. He and his wife sheltered safely just minutes before the tornado struck, with their vehicle now crushed under the destroyed mobile home. Real families are facing devastating loss as these powerful storms continue their path eastward.
Infrastructure damage spreads rapidly, with power outages reported across multiple communities. Emergency crews work to clear debris and restore power lines while severe weather continues. The extended tornado watch means additional tornadoes remain likely through the evening hours.
How This Severe Weather Develops and Escalates
Atmospheric instability creates the perfect recipe for tornado development across the region. Wind shear and moisture convergence combine to organize thunderstorms into rotating supercells capable of producing violent tornadoes. Temperature contrasts between warm, moist air near the ground and cold air aloft fuel explosive storm development.
The Storm Prediction Center identified enhanced risk conditions that materialized into dangerous tornadoes sooner than anticipated. News On 6 meteorologists continue monitoring new storms forming behind the initial convection, suggesting dangerous conditions will persist through the 10 p.m. watch expiration.
Will Tornado Threats Continue After Tonight’s Watch Expires?
Forecasters monitor potential storm development extending into early Saturday morning across the central U.S., with Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas also facing significant severe weather risk. Additional tornado watches may be issued as storms continue their northeast progression overnight. Communities should remain weather-aware even after the current watch expires.
Follow News On 6 for continuous live coverage on Facebook, YouTube, and NewsOn6.com as the situation develops. Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts enabled on your devices, and keep a battery-powered radio accessible. Preparedness saves lives when severe weather strikes with little warning.
Sources
- News On 6 – Live severe weather tracking and real-time tornado warnings for northeast Oklahoma
- The Weather Channel – Severe weather outbreak forecast and tornado watch coordination
- The Oklahoman – Storm coverage and resident impact reporting
