Severe Weather Risk Continues in US Midwest Despite End of May

Severe Weather Outlook for Central Plains and Midwest US, June 2025 Oklahoma City, OK – May 31, 2025 – While May is typically the most active month for severe weather in the US, a meteorologist is warning that the season isn't over yet. Using data from the CFSv2 model, she highlights an increased risk of severe weather in central Oklahoma on May 31st and June 3rd, 2025. The model also shows a northward shift in risk through mid-June, affecting areas of Kansas, Nebraska, Illinois, Iowa, and the Dakotas. "This isn't out of the ordinary," the meteorologist explains, "Severe weather can happen any month of the year if the parameters are right." She emphasizes the importance of remaining weather-aware throughout June, particularly in the Central Plains and Midwest. The model's 13-day outlook also suggests continued risk into the following weekend. This serves as a reminder that severe weather preparedness should be maintained year-round.