Oklahoma severe weather: 'Significant' severe weather forecast for Monday

Ready for another round of severe weather?

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center says central and western Oklahoma has a 30% probability of seeing severe storms on Monday.

It's too early to say exactly where or when those thunderstorms will happen, or even if they will. Meteorologists use the predictive power of computer models to generate forecasts, but at this point, the results are too variable to pinpoint.

In discussing the risk early next week, the National Weather Service said that "significant severe weather" is possible late afternoon on Monday, continuing through Tuesday evening across the central United States.

Prepare for severe weather now

Regardless of any particular forecast, here are some things you can do this weekend to get ready for Oklahoma's severe weather season.

• Figure out now where you'll go if you need to seek shelter; there are no public shelters in Oklahoma City

• If you have access to a storm shelter, clean it out and get ready to use it

• Get a flashlight and spare batteries

• If you own a weather radio, make sure it's programmed and working properly

• Identify your source for immediate weather information, like from local meteorologists

• Sit down with your family and discuss what to do if there is a tornado threat

• Do you have pets? Make sure there's a plan to keep your furry friends safe and secure

More: Are your pets afraid of bad weather? Here’s how to prepare them for Oklahoma storm season

This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Oklahoma severe weather: Forecast shows possible storms Monday