Oklahoma's capital and largest city sprawls across 620 square miles of prairie, where tornadoes and severe weather shape spring planning. The metropolitan area's 1.4 million residents experience continental climate with extreme temperature swings: winter can drop to single digits while summer regularly exceeds 100°F. Severe thunderstorms produce large hail and dangerous lightning from March through June. The city's flat terrain offers unobstructed views of approaching weather systems. Oil and gas industry presence remains strong despite economic diversification. Spring brings wildflower blooms before heat sets in, while fall provides brief pleasant weather before winter's arrival.
