Tornado Oklahoma May 16 2026: EF3 Hits Beggs, Multiple EF2s North of Tulsa — Live Outbreak Tracker and Safety Guide

# Tornado Oklahoma May 16 2026: EF3 Hits Beggs, Multiple EF2s North of Tulsa — Live Outbreak Tracker and Safety Guide

> **Quick answer:** Tornado activity has struck Oklahoma on May 16, 2026, as part of a multi-day Plains outbreak. An EF3 tornado struck the Beggs area of Okmulgee County, two EF2 tornadoes were confirmed north of Tulsa, and a tornado emergency was previously declared for portions of Enid. Eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas remain under a marginal severe weather risk through Sunday evening. The National Weather Service has issued an Enhanced Risk for Monday — meaning the threat is not over. If you are in eastern Oklahoma or the Tulsa metro area tonight, stay weather-aware and know your shelter plan.

*This article is for informational purposes only and does not replace official emergency management guidance. Always follow instructions from your local National Weather Service office, emergency managers, and law enforcement during severe weather events.*

Severe weather has returned to Oklahoma on May 16, 2026, with tornado outbreak conditions sweeping across the central Plains. The same volatile storm pattern that has made 2026 one of Oklahoma's most active tornado seasons on record is generating new threats tonight, with confirmed tornado activity in eastern Oklahoma and a worsening overnight forecast pushing into Arkansas.

This is your live tracker: where the storms hit, what the National Weather Service is saying right now, and what you must do to stay safe.

## What's Confirmed: EF3 in Beggs, EF2 Tornadoes North of Tulsa