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Book review: 'Rodeo Women' covers a lot of miles
"Oklahoma Rodeo Women" by Tracey Hanshew (The History Press, 128 pages, in stores Tuesday) Rodeo’s inner story is that of miles...
A state bond sale raised dollars the Oklahoma Conservation Commission will use to match other dollars to rehabilitate dams
About $5.1 million raised through a recent bond sale will be used along with federal and previously appropriated state dollars...
Oklahoma's Conservation Commission plans a slate of soil health workshops for area residents
A question asked of two individuals at a recent event generated two distinctly different answers. They were asked simply to...
Oklahoma nonprofit's director follows her childhood dreams of volunteering
“Throughout many different community service activities and my work in the education and nonprofit sector I have met countless...
Of Character: The people within the numbers are important to Oklahoma City's Gloria Griffin
Gloria Griffin was an educator in Oklahoma’s public schools for 41 years. She has and continues to volunteer in many ways.
Of Character: Ron Skinner enjoys being a docent at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Ron Skinner said, “My family has been farmers and cattlemen for generations. They grew crops as well as growing alfalfa and...
Principal works with others for others — students
Donna Boles, principal at Perkins-Tryon Intermediate School, has been named the 2015-2016 Oklahoma Elementary Principal of the...
Of Character: Each season of life has and continues to be important to Ken Mendenhall
“Regardless of one’s station in life there are needs that adulation or success don’t touch, therefore Christianity has...
Of Character: Oklahoma father's family cliche became his son's motto
“Your actions speak so loud I can’t hear a word you’re saying.” Tommy Ashwood said it over and over and son, Albert ,said he...
Of Character: 80 years have not clouded Pauline Arnett Hodges memories of Black Sunday
On that day, the 5-year-old and her mother could see the black cloud rolling in from the northwest. A neighbor yelled for...
Of Character: Oklahoma City woman volunteers to help others benefit
“Whatever your passions are, there are nonprofits or organizations that you can apply those passions,” Anna Farha, 24, of...
Of Character: Edmond man lives by friend's advice to value, show respect to others
“I had a close friend tell me to pay attention to who touches your life every day and who your life touches each day,” said Don...
Of Character: Scout looks into the future for professional baseball, but clings to faith daily
Lane Decker, of Piedmont, Oklahoma, travels thousands of miles as a professional baseball scout, but he always keeps faith and...
Of Character: Oklahoma woman shares her farm's bounty
Bryan Painter: Blackwell native Mary Ellen Wooderson helps others, whether they are family, neighbors or community members.
Of Character: Bob Hunger of Stillwater was taught early in life to observe strengths where others saw challenges
Bob Hunger, of Stillwater, Oklahoma, became involved with the Mobile Meals program in Stillwater in 1985.
Norman meteorologist focuses on the moments of severe weather as well as the months ahead
“People are why we’re here,” said David Andra, who leads the National Weather Service Norman forecast office. “They rightly...
Of Character: God had a plan for Greg Wall to be involved with a ministry to inmates, he believes
Bryan Painter: Greg Wall, of Shawnee, said that if he brings anything to the inmates, “it is sharing with them that God loves...
Of Character: Watonga resident Roger Gribble had solid roots for helping others
Bryan Painter: When asked why volunteering continues to be something he desires to do with his time, Roger Gribble said, “Being...
Of Character: John R. Koons enjoys sharing knowledge of financial literacy with students through his job
Bryan Painter: John R. Koons, 62, of Oklahoma City, learned about volunteering from his parents more than 40 years ago.
Of Character: From farms are grown families, communities and pride that blankets generations
Bryan Painter: From farms are grown families, communities and pride that blankets generations. That’s the way John Dee Butchee,...
Of Character: Oklahoma meteorologist recognized for innovation
Bryan Painter: Rick Smith, warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Norman forecast office will...
Of character: Time has not drained Frances Percival's willingness to serve Millwood Public Schools
Bryan Painter: Frances Percival showed up at Millwood school in 1958 and proclaimed, “I’m here to volunteer.” But what started...
Of Character: Red Rock farmer and rancher tries to help others when they ask or when he notices a need.
Bryan Painter: Free time is hard to come by for farmer Marty Williams, but he says, “I am always on call and feel that the...
Of Character: Sharon Shoulder's smile and her heart for taking care of others are of enormous proportions
Bryan Painter: Sharon Shoulders, 85, was born in Bell, Calif., moved to Oklahoma in 1941 and six years later married rodeo...
Of Character: Enid volunteer gives his life over to compassion
Bryan Painter: In 2010, Oklahoma prison volunteer Don Burris felt a calling to “stop living for myself and start living for...
Of Character: Childhood fascination with weather led to career of providing weather information for the safety of residents
Bryan Painter: After being fascinated with weather as a child, Mike Foster would go on to work 27 years for the National...
Of Character: Oklahoma City family continues to receive support and give back after cancer battle
Bryan Painter: During Trevor Duhon’s battles with cancer, the Duhon family has received support from the community, and they...
Of Character: Volunteer grew up watching others give of their resources to those in need
Bryan Painter: Layola Long, 63, continues to follow the example of caring she witnessed as a child.
Northern Oklahoma farmer, rancher and lifetime volunteer focuses on the good qualities of others
Roland Pederson, 64 of Burlington, was recognized this month with the Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Farm Bureau Award.
Of Character: Pam Henry has focused on her ability to help others with disabilities
Bryan Painter: At age 8, Pam Henry, who contracted polio when 14 months old, was the national March of Dimes Poster Child. In...
Of Character: Oklahoma horse enthusiast doubles back to help others, particularly youth
Bryan Painter: Rather than collecting horse show and rodeo titles and moving on, it is a passion of Rebecca Halvorson’s life to...
Elk City veterinarian scheduled to be honored by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
Veterinarian J. Fred Rule, 74, of Elk City has been chosen as the Zoetis Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Veterinarian of...
Passion for volunteering continues to grow for Oklahoma City man
Rodd Moesel through the years has volunteered in numerous areas including youth and education, church, small business and...
Camp Cavett volunteers help children overcome fears
In addition to sharing a love for each other, Nick and Cassie Crouch, of Norman, Oklahoma, love volunteering at Cavett Kids...
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Oklahoma native, country music star Reba McEntire shares memories of father Clark McEntire, who died late Thursday
Clark McEntire was a three-time world champion steer roper and Reba McEntire’s father. He died late Thursday in Coalgate, OK.
Oklahoma City's National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum docent loves to share “the West”
Janet Viseur has been a docent at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum for more than sixyears.
Oklahoma City volunteer not only loves community, but gives back many ways
One of Patsy Shepherd’s volunteer activities includes helping at the Oklahoma State Fair.
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Oklahoman veteran of three wars gets to take Honor Flight
An Oklahoma Honor Flights trip to Washington give Pauls Valley veteran of three wars a chance to share about friends and family.
Family theme was common on Oklahoma Honor Flights trip
A family theme was common among the 82 veterans on Wednesday’s Oklahoma Honor Flights trip to Washington.
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Rod Serfoss: From paperboy to publisher of the Clinton Daily News
Sunday marks the start of National Newspaper Week. This marks the 74th year of the week, and the theme this year is...
Midwest City woman praises those helping with Oklahoma program honoring military veterans
“It is so much bigger than one person or a few people,” said Linda Banz, about the effort that goes into the Oklahoma Honor...
Retiring Guthrie pastor reflects on his ministry
“I have always considered myself a pastor first and a preacher second. The ministry of presence is being with those who are...
Norman 911 dispatcher keeps one particular call in mind
Carolyn Glover, a Norman 911 dispatcher, said, “We are a team. We work with the fire department, with the police department,...
Oklahoma man volunteers at bombing memorial to remember victims, survivors
Upon retiring in 2006, Jerry Reese began volunteering at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum.
Experience with Red Cross while growing up in Iraq leads Edmond woman to service with organization in U.S.
Hiba Jameel, raised in Baghdad, Iraq, now resides in Edmond and works in volunteer services in the Central and Western Oklahoma...
Oklahoma City mother finds support, and supports others, through organization after son's death
The Compassionate Friends, a national nonprofit, support group to families grieving the death of a child of any age, regardless...
Ahpeatone community continues to influence David Gammill
Now 61 years old, David Gammill has school, farm and organizational ties to Walters and his insurance agency is in Grandfield....
Bob Staples has and continues to lead a “Can I help you?” way of life
Norman resident Bob Staples continues to volunteer for various organizations and groups.
Edmond police officer knows the importance of stepping up
Jimmy Gwartney, now an Edmond police officer, shows gratitude for help he received as a teen.
A 'temporary thing' at Urban Mission turns into a long-term blessing
Peggy Garrett began working in 1980 at what is now the Urban Mission. She considered it something to do “in between gigs,” but...
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma employee helps feed ambition
Dawn Burroughs of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma talks about her promise to help others.
Oklahoma wheat enthusiast reaps the example sown by others
Mark Hodges talks about how many individuals within and outside the wheat industry, including two specifically, have influenced...
A former International Finals Youth Rodeo contestant has been a long-time volunteer at the rodeo in Shawnee
Kristy Jones’ first volunteer responsibility at the International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee was to carry the American flag.
Dispatcher made career choice on how she could best help others
Cindy Howard, of Meeker, is an emergency communications supervisor for the city of Norman. She recently was named 2014...
Guthrie volunteer gives of his musical talent and his time
Music and Jim Garling were a pair for a long time, and sure, he played for audiences. But then Garling, 65, of Guthrie, became...
Oklahoma ag radio broadcaster thrives on volunteering
Ron Hays has been heavily involved as a volunteer in church and agriculture-related activities and groups.
Oklahoman finds a miracle in a different form
Dr. Dale Brannon said he never had difficulty accepting his new challenges after an accident in 1994 left him paralyzed.
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Idabel resident visits World War II Memorial, remembers childhood friend killed 70 years ago Friday on D-Day
James Benson was among 81 veterans, the vast majority having served in World War II, who participated in an Oklahoma Honor...
A sense of community ranks high in importance to Oklahoma volunteer
“We are all one community and we have all been given individual talents. We should use our talents to make our community...
Daughter continues what mother prayed for daily
“All of my memories of volunteering are highlights of my life and reflect my desire to serve my church and my community,” said...
Edmond man with Crossings Community Church gives oil changes as a service and blessing
Charles Berryhill is among the volunteers with Crossings Community Church’s “Mechanics in Action” program providing free oil...
Rain chances persist in northern Oklahoma through Friday night
Northern Oklahoma could see rain Friday night, the National Weather Service’s Norman office reports.
Drought picture improves in southeast Oklahoma, remains grim in west
Recent rains provided drought relief across Oklahoma over the past week, but conditions in western Oklahoma remained dire,...
Western Oklahoma wakes up to chilly temperatures Wednesday
It was a chilly morning out west, with temperatures in the 30s across western Oklahoma and the Panhandle Wednesday morning.
Norman police ask parents to help prevent heatstroke deaths
With summer closing in, the Norman Police Department is reminding parents never to leave their children in a hot car.
Monday's storm brought heavy rains to eastern Oklahoma
Although western and central Oklahoma didn’t get much help from a storm system that passed through the state over the weekend,...
37.5 degrees at Kenton this morning
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Shower and thunderstorm chances will continue through the morning...
Oklahoma City Red Cross volunteer makes sure needs of others come first
Olivia Dennard is a member of the Red Cross’ Central and Western Oklahoma's disaster action team.
Soggy morning in Oklahoma City, Spencer
It was a wet morning in parts of the Oklahoma City metro Thursday morning.
Oklahoma weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for 19 counties
The National Weather Service’s Norman office issued a severe thunderstorm watch Wednesday afternoon for 19 counties in western...
Oklahoma Forestry Services wildfire update
OFS Wildfire Activity Update Oklahoma Forestry Services, a division of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food...
Oklahoma weather: Fire danger continues Wednesday, rain in forecast
The possibility of wildfires is high in western Oklahoma through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service’s Norman...
Wildfires Update: Oklahoma Department of Emergency Managment
WILDFIRES IMPACTING STATE The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) continues to work with our partners at...
Oklahoma weather: High fire danger warning in effect Tuesday
Oklahoma Forestry Services officials are reminding residents that a red flag warning denoting high fire danger is in effect for...
Situation Update: Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management
Situation Update Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management WILDFIRES IMPACTING STATE The Oklahoma...
Tulsa Area Safe Kids coordinator recently received the J.C. Burris Memorial Award
Beth Washington appreciates the award even more because she knew and respected the man for whom the award is named.
Preventing wildfires ... and a look at high temps, Altus 105 degrees today
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Also in looking at today’s weather, Oklahoma City has...
Governor Mary Fallin declares burn ban for 36 counties
Governor Mary Fallin Monday declared a state of emergency for all 77 counties because of wildfires that began Sunday.
Altus at 99.3 degrees, 1:30 p.m.
A look at some of the higher temperatures so far on this Monday, according to the Oklahoma Mesonet weather network: Warmest...
Fire Danger High Across Oklahoma - Update from Oklahoma Forestry Services
Source: Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Wildfires occurred across Oklahoma yesterday and...
Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management Update: Wildfire information
WILDFIRES IMPACTING STATE The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) continues to work with our partners at...
Very High Wildfire Danger
From the National Weather Service, Norman: “Warm/hot and very dry weather will continue through midweek.
Gary McManus on very hot, very dry conditions
Oklahoma is burning, both literally and figuratively, as a combination of drought, record heat, high winds and low...
Since 1915, the official list of executions in Oklahoma shows one hanging
Newspaper reports say the hanging on June 19, 1936, was a botched execution.
Quapaw tornado update
RECOVERY CONTINUES AFTER QUAPAW TORNADO The town of Quapaw continues to recover from the effects of the tornado that hit the...
One degree from freezing on last day of April
The last day of April and one degree short of freezing. The Oklahoma Mesonet weather network station at Hooker, Okla.
Early moring frost possible later this week
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “Dry and cool air, combined with light wind and clearing skies, may...
Quapaw Tornado: Situation Update
Situation Update Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management Situation Update 1 April 28, 2014 – 11:45 a.m.
Oklahoma City's forecast includes a low around 40 degrees one night and a high near 89 one day
A cool start to the morning. The following are low temperatures so far on this Tuesday from the Oklahoma Mesonet:...
For National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office severe weather information
FOR UPDATES FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORMAN, FORECAST OFFICE GO TO: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/ and follow them...
Volunteer uses love for swimming to help others
Kathy Mendez, of Oklahoma City, has helped others through various programs involving swimming
Oklahoma weather update: National Weather Service, Norman
It is extremely important to follow the weather information throughout the day any time severe weather is possible.
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Have several ways to get Oklahoma severe weather information this weekend, National Weather Service meteorologist says
Rick Smith, an Oklahoma meteorologist with National Weather Service, is encouraging the public — including people attending...
Oklahoma weather, updated look at weekend weather
The Hazardous Weather Outlook, issued by the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office reports: Thunderstorms… Severe...
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Sunday morning's weather in Oklahoma City?
From Friday morning’s Area Forecast Discussion of the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Potential for...
Oklahoma Weather, Detailed look at severe weather this weekend
The National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Looking ahead to the weekend, the Hazardous Weather Outlook reports:...
Oklahoma weather, tornadoes possible Saturday, Sunday
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Some light showers and maybe a few rumbles of thunder will affect...
Oklahoma weather, golf ball size hail reported
At 6:40 p.m., golf ball size hail was reported near Hollis in far southwestern Oklahoma.
What the National Weather Service is saying about today and the weekend ...
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: (For UPDATED National Weather Service, Norman information go...
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Hail up to baseball size possible
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “Initial thunderstorms will probably be supercells, capable of...
OKC Schools' human resource officer chooses to be inspirational
Rodney J. McKinley is the chief human resources officer for Oklahoma City Public Schools.“For me here, in terms of my actions...
Golf ball or larger hail possible a few days this week - and a low tornado threat ...
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop near a dryline in...
Severe storms possible Wednesday
As of 8:25 a.m. Monday, some of the rainfall totals recorded in the last 24 hours at Oklahoma Mesonet weather network locations...
Looking to the weekend weather ...
For weather updates from the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/ Shower and...
Update: 79 percent of Oklahoma experiencing some form of drought
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: An upper level wave moving off the western high plains will enter...
How strong are the winds?
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will occur today due to...
"Critical Wildfire conditions likely" today
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Wildfire danger will be elevated to critical on Wednesday due to dry...
Some 2-day rainfall totals through 3 p.m. Sunday, Oklahoma Mesonet weather network
Ringling, 3.78 inches Waurika, 3.78 inches Ketchum Ranch (Stephens County), 3.50 inches Grandfield, 3.33 inches Walters, 3.27...
A National Weather Service, Norman look back at the April 14-15, 2012 Woodward tornado
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: The April 14-15, 2012 Woodward, Oklahoma Tornado The...
Gary McManus writes about the mid-April freeze/wheat ...
In years of covering Oklahoma’s wheat industry, I learned that after a hard freeze this time of year, it’s always wait and see...
Chickasha leads the way with low temps at Mesonet sites today
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Rain returns Thursday during the day, with thunderstorms possible by...
Snow reports from Panhandle...freezing temps ahead
From the National Weather Service, Amarillo, Texas Forecast Office: A band of light snow brought accumulating snow to the...
Back in 1953...
According to the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Oklahoma City accumulated 0.8 inches of snow on April 14,...
"Long-tornado free streak has been broken"
According to the National Weather Service, Norman, ”The long tornado-free streak has also been broken with a very...
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Last Frontier Council of the Boy Scouts of America celebrates 100 years
Oren Lee Peters, of Edmond, who will be 93, has been involved in Scouting in Oklahoma since he was 13 years old.
Snow and blowing snow in Panhandle forecast
National Weather Service, Amarillo, Texas (coverage includes the Oklahoma Panhandle): Cimarron, Texas, Beaver counties in...
Oklahoma County in a freeze warning, 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tuesday
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: For:...
Life, and the games, go on for Oklahoma City volunteer
“The words ‘thank you’ and a hug mean a lot to me,” Oklahoma City volunteer Patsy George said
Tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds possible today
For updates throughout the day: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/ From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: This...
Golf ball sized hail, damaging winds possible
From the National Weather Service, Norman: Today’s forecast, “Isolated thunderstorms will be possible along a dryline this...
Chances for severe storms followed by chance for freezing temps in areas
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: A few storms may develop Saturday afternoon and evening over western...
"Strong to severe storms possible." And did you see the high temp at Grandfield yesterday?
First off, the high temperature at Grandfield, Okla.
"Strong to severe storms are possible" Sunday
A storm system will approach the Southern Plains this weekend, bringing a chance of rain and thunderstorms to Oklahoma and...
NEW: Just how bad is the drought in Oklahoma County and the state?
NEW: The U.S. Drought Monitor report released Thursday shows the northwest half of Oklahoma County in severe drought and the...
The story of a survivor of the horrific April 9, 1947 Woodward tornado
Taken from a March 9, 2013 story, The Oklahoman: By Bryan Painter WOODWARD — Sue Marts Alexander was a child.
Oklahoma tornadoes: How many days without a tornado warning?
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: - The last tornado warning we issued was at 810pm on Friday,...
High near 83 expected Thursday in OKC
We’re off to a chilly start to the day. Since midnight, wind chills have include 19 degrees at Hooker, Okla., 22 at Boise City...
14 inches of snow on this date in 1973
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Rain will continue to move off to the east today. Behind this...
Edmond man shares his time with others
Ralph Wheeler, 74, of Edmond, Oklahoma, has found various ways to give of his time to others through volunteering.
What could Sunday's weather bring?
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: FRIDAY High pressure will continue to to fill in behind the frontal...
Tornado watch info from National Weather Service, Norman and Tulsa
The National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office has issued a tornado watch in effect until 9 pm this...
77 percent of Oklahoman experiencing some degree of drought
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Breezy to windy conditions, warm to hot temperatures, and very dry...
Windy and cooler on Wednesday, from the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office
A weather system will move across the area by late Wednesday… bringing cooler weather and a chance of rain.
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A Tornado Watch has been issued, according to the National Weather Service, Norman
The National Weather Service, Norman has issued a Tornado Watch until 10 p.m.
Your hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather Service, Norman
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Hazardous weather outlook Day one…This afternoon and tonight...
Possible timing for potential significant storms - from the National Weather Service in Norman
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: The potential for severe storms will increase later today.
Reminder: Have a severe weather plan in place
A reminder, please have a severe weather plan. Weather information can quickly change, depending on the time of the day in what...
The hazardous weather outlook
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northern… western…central…and southern oklahoma…and western north texas.
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Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum honors former UN force commander for humanitarian effforts
About 450 people gathered Monday night as Dallaire, a humanitarian, Canadian senator and retired lieutenant general, received...
Dry, Cold March Brings Drought Intensification, by Gary McManus, Oklahoma Climatological Survey
By Gary McManus, state climatologist, Oklahoma Climatological Survey Dry, Cold March Brings Drought Intensification April 1,...
Tornadoes, very large hail, damaging wind gusts possible Wednesday, National Weather Service, Norman
Following is the Hazardous Weather Outlook from the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “This hazardous weather...
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Baseball size hail possible this week
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: MONDAY A few showers and storms may develop ahead of a cold front...
Guthrie resident is there for his community in disasters and on good days
David Ball, 42, of Guthrie, Oklahoma, is the emergency management director for Logan County and the city of Guthrie. He also is...
A look at this week's forecast for possible severe storms
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Very windy conditions are expected Sunday as low pressure...
Possible storms Tues. and Wedn. into Thurs. could include heavy rainfall, hail and damaging winds
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “As a front moves northward Tuesday, scattered showers and storms...
High near 80 degrees in Monday's forecast for OKC
From the National Weather Service, Norman: A front will stall near the Red River.
A look at Thursday evening and Friday's weather in the NWS, Norman Forecast Office coverage area
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “If storms develop this afternoon, small hail and gusty wind will be...
Tornado watch in northeastern Oklahoma
From the Storm Prediction Center, Norman: A Tornado Watch is in effect until 8 p.m.
Oklahoma volunteer says the return is greater than the service given
Carolyn Leonard believes that as a volunteer, the return is always greater than the service given. That definitely isn’t why...
"Drought Grows Despite Recent Rains" by State Climatologist Gary McManus
“Drought Grows Despite Recent Rains” By State Climatologist Gary McManus The dust storms, wildfires and reports of struggling...
A windy day, including a gust of 54 mph at Freedom at 3:40 a.m.... Very High to Extreme Wildfire Danger
How windy has it been so far today? Just in the last hour as of 8:36 a.m., the Oklahoma Mesonet had recorded 11 wind gusts of...
Through 4 p.m., some rainfall totals include .30 inches or more at a few Mesonet stations
At 4 p.m., some of the rainfall totals thus far today at Oklahoma Mesonet weather network locations include: .41 inches,...
A look at some of the rainfall totals through 1:30 p.m. today, Oklahoma Mesonet
According to the Oklahoma Mesonet weather network, rainfall totals so far today, as of 1:30 p.m., include: .40 inches,...
A look at the rainfall rates
From the National Weather Service, Norman: 11:52 a.m.: “Radar returns southwest of Oklahoma City look high, but this instead of...
As of 11:20 a.m., .37 inches of rain at Medicine Park since midnight
As of 11:20 a.m., the Oklahoma Mesonet network shows that since midnight, the Mesonet weather site at Medicine Park has...
Today's forecast calls for wind and rain
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “Along with a significant increase in south winds today, scattered...
A look at storm chances
The Hazardous Weather Outlook from the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office:...
What are the chances for rain Wednesday?
A look at the rainfall summary for the last 365 days, through Suday, March 23, showed it was the 23rd wettest period for...
Another night of near freezing temperatures possibly ahead for Oklahoma City area
The low could dip to freezing tonight in Oklahoma City, according to the forecast from the National Weather Service, Norman...
A closer look at this week's forecast
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “A period of cooler, drier weather is expected for the beginning of...
A look at rain chances today and into the weekend, from the National Weather Service, Norman
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Expect showers and thunderstorms to develop across portions of...
294 days since NWS, Norman issued a tornado warning
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “It’s been 294 days since we issued a tornado warning.
Spring rains possible
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Showers and thunderstorms will be possible across parts of Oklahoma...
“Southern Plains Drought Outlook Summary”
From the National Weather Service Southern Region Headquarters Regional Operations Center, Fort Worth, Texas: “Southern...
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Start of spring brings hope of rains to counter drought
Of the 41 months since the beginning of October 2010, only four have finished with above-normal moisture at the Oklahoma...
Forecast includes very high fire danger this afternoon ... and take a look back to March 20, 1948
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “Minimum humidities of 15 to 20 percent will occur in western parts...
A look at the development of Tuesday's dust storm, National Weather Service, Norman
Provided by the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “Drought conditions in the southern high plains and strong...
A look at chances for rain late in the week
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “A few showers and thunderstorms will be possible across parts of...
Forecast for Tuesday, cold front, windy, very high fire danger
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “Strong northwesterly winds will develop behind a cold front on...
Very high to extreme fire danger Monday in areas of Okla.
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “On Monday, warmer temperatures and breezy south to southwest winds...
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International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame inducts Oklahoma farrier Mark Milster
Mark Milster’s talent has taken him to England, Wales, Scotland, Japan, Brazil and Canada for competitions or clinics.
A look at forecast for rain chances
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “Rain will become more widespread this afternoon, with the highest...
Media specialist believes the primary role of her job is to create a climate that encourages and engages students “to want to read, to learn.”
Books represent opportunities, said Denise Miller, media specialist, Northwest Classen High School
Hazardous Weather Outlook for tonight and into Saturday and Sunday.
The Hazardous Weather Outlook, from the National Weather Service, Norman: “Isolated thunderstorms will be possible across...
A look at the weekend weather, National Weather Service, Norman
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Overnight lows will drop into the 40s and 50s tonight, with...
"...very high to extreme wildfire danger this afternoon."
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “Increasing south to southwest winds, warmer temperatures and very...
Gary McManus, state climatologist, writes today about drought and rain chances
By Gary McManus, state climatologist, Oklahoma Climatological Survey: Before we get started on the subject at hand, let...
How windy has it been?
Just how windy has it been the last two days? Tuesday’s maximum wind gusts recorded by Oklahoma Mesonet weather network...
In the Panhandle 59 degrees, in southwest Okla. 85
The temperature at Kenton and Hooker, Okla at 2:45 p.m.
Very high to extreme fire danger
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Very high to extreme fire weather conditions will exist across parts...
A look at the area forecast discussion from the National Weather Service, Norman
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service, Norman (As of 3:34 p.m.
Warm today and tomorrow, but snow possible Tuesday night for some areas
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Conditions will be warm today, with elevated wildfire potential this...
In Oklahoma, state highway bridges a river and time
State Highway 79 bridge in Jefferson County is one of nine bridges now available for adoption as part of the state...
Temperatures spring forward today as well
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office’s Hazardous Weather Outlook: “Thunderstorms are unlikely through...
Watonga woman's local ties endure
50 years of service to her job is only part of Doris Ware’s contributions to her community. Ware, who now works part time,...
Oklahomans should develop a tornado safety kit
These items would be extremely useful to have in your storm shelter, or to take with you to your storm shelter, when severe...
Oklahoma meteorologists continue to revisit May tornadoes in hope for a better future
The National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office and the Storm Prediction Center in Norman are using lessons learned in...
Key to tornado survival is safety plan
Properly sheltering yourself and your family during a tornado can make the difference between life and death.
Get to know National Weather Service warnings, watches
There are about 1,800 thunderstorms in progress around the world at any given time, according to the National Weather Service....
Emergency Management Department's job is year-round effort
The most recent lengthy activation of the Emergency Management Operations Center in Oklahoma was after the severe storms that...
A look at today's weather from the National Weather Service, Norman
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Precipitation will continue across the area today, with rain...
Guthrie rodeo cowboy battles the clock
Trell Etbauer among the field of contestants at the Timed Event Championship of the World at the Lazy E Arena near Guthrie.
80 degrees at Hollis...what type of precip can be expected tonight, Saturday?
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: A storm system will bring another chance of rain and snow to...
Surviving the Elements: Land & Water Issues of the West symposium begins TODAY at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum announces a symposium focusing on rural issues to be held in March.
Nice weather here today, gone tomorrow ... will return soon
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: A storm system will bring another chance of rain and snow to...
Gary McManus, state climatologist, regarding El Nino
By Gary McManus, state climatologist, Oklahoma Climatological Survey: NORMAN – El Nino is not a tropical storm, of course, but...
A look at weather for this evening and tonight ... and later in the week
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “Here are possible snowfall amounts expected through about midnight...
"Black ice will be possible later tonight ..., " acc to NWS-Norman
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “A storm system will bring a mixture of snow and rain to Oklahoma...
Temperatures just above freezing in some areas of Oklahoma
At 12:15 p.m., temperatures at all reporting Oklahoma Mesonet weather network sites remained above freezing.
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How much snow will we possibly see this time?
A storm system will bring a mixture of snow and rain to Oklahoma and western north Texas today.
Looking to the next winter weather systems
The National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “A storm system will bring a chance of rain and snow Wednesday.
How cold was it yesterday? Gary McManus, state climatologist with the answer...
By Gary McManus, state climatologist: Lows the last couple of days have plunged into records for some parts of the state...
Snowfall totals ... forecast for possibility of more snow and the morning's low temps
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Most of Sunday’s snow fell over north central Oklahoma with the...
About Wednesday's possible winter weather...
Following is the “Area Forecast Discussion” of the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office (as of 3:51 p.m.
Some of the snow totals reported to the National Weather Service, Norman so far today
Some of the higher snow totals reported so far today to the National Weather Service, Norman include: 5.4 inches at Alva...
"Unnecessary travel is discouraged" according to 11 a.m. road conditions report from Okla. Dept. of Transportation
Oklahoma Department of Transportation, ************************************************************ THIS INFORMATION IS...
A look back at this latest weather system responsible for the winter weather
At about 9 a.m. I talked with Cheryl Sharpe of the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office for a look back at the...
Buffalo, Okla., wind chill of negative 20 this morning and in Oklahoma County Spencer wind chill of negative 10
From the Area Forecast Discussion, National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “Winter precip has ended across the area...
Warmer temperatures ahead in this week's Oklahoma City forecast from the NWS, Norman
Please continue to monitor the winter weather information tonight and Monday morning.
And now the day is fairly complete ... earthquake
Just felt an earthquake, maybe two, here in Guthrie. That goes with the snow, sleet, thunder today.
Salvation Army Shelters information announced
According to a press release from The Salvation Army, Central Oklahoma Area Command: “The Salvation Army Shelters in Oklahoma...
Road conditions update from Okla. Dept. of Transportation, as of 7:30 pm Sunday
Oklahoma Department of Transportation Traffic Advisory March 2, 2014 Road Conditions Update 3-2-14 – 7:30 p.m.
Wind chill values of negative 15 possible for some areas Monday, NWS-Norman
From the National Weather Service, Norman: “Ice, sleet, and snow will decrease from west to east this evening, but very cold...
Very cold night and Monday morning ahead
Here’s a look at the top 15 minimum temperatures so far today (Sunday) at Oklahoma Mesonet weather network stations.
Friday marked end of Oklahoma's 12th coldest Climatological Winter (Dec. through Feb.)
“Dry, Cold Winter Continues During February” March 2, 2014 By Gary McManus, state climatologist, Oklahoma Climatological...
Road conditions update from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation
From the Oklahoma Department of Transportation THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT...
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Winter storm warnings and much more ...
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office For: Seminole-Hughes-Pontotoc counties: The National...
Important updated winter weather information from the National Weather Service, Norman
Urgent – Winter Weather Message from the National Weather Service, Norman For: Noble-Roger...
FYI: From the National Weather Service in Amarillo, Texas (for an idea of what is to the west)
From the National Weather Service, Amarillo (Texas) Forecast Office (as of 10:46 a.m.) …A band of light snow and sleet...
Road conditions update release from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation
THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT http://www.okladot.state.ok.us/newsmedia/traffic-advisory.htm...
Oklahoma City woman devotes herself to helping Edgemere Elementary
In addition to the care shown by teachers, Kelly Pearson wants students to know their education is important to many throughout...
Thunderstorms and sleet
From the National Weather Service, Norman: A significant weather advisory for southeastern McClain… northwestern...
More on today's wintry weather
Following are the forecasts for some Oklahoma communities from the National Weather Service: Tulsa (as of 7:16 a.m.
In addition to wintry precip, wind chill temps remain very low
At 9:05 a.m. wind chill readings included negative 3 at the Oklahoma City-West Oklahoma Mesonet weather network site and...
More on the wintry weather
At 9:55 p.m. the area forecast discussion from the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “Forecast is in pretty...
Temperatures continue to drop
By 8:10 p.m., the freezing line -32 degrees or below - was rougly from Tipton northeast to Chickasha to Chandler to...
Temperatures continue to rise and drop ...
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “We’re going to ride one wild roller coaster of temperatures through...
More about possible freezing rain, sleet, snow
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office for...
Freezing precip and lack of precip, both discussed by Gary McManus, state climatologist
Two big weather stories going on today: First the frozen precip in the forecast.
From cold to nice and back ... all by late this weekend
The Area Forecast Discussion from the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “Gradually warming conditions expected...
For central Okla.: Last 60 days tied for driest on record for that time span
According to the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “Rain showers are possible today across western north Texas...
Snow possible later in the week in some areas of Oklahoma
A cold start to the morning as the temperature at Goodwell in the Panhandle has already dipped to 11.9 degrees at 7:40 a.m.
William Gerald Henderson knows how volunteering blesses the volunteer
William G. Henderson, 72, of Oklahoma City, remembers his grandmother, Florence E. Patterson, would have him go to the home of...
Oklahoma City Gridiron Club prepares to look back ... and laugh
“Driving Blind With Earplugs,” or “Enquiring Minds Don’t Want To Know,” are the title(s) of the 2014 Oklahoma City Gridiron...
Very high to extreme fire danger
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “Winds will increase out of the southwest during the day to around...
A chance of snow back in the forecast
According to the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “Fire danger will be very high to extreme tomorrow with warm...
As of 9:15 a.m., the Oklahoma Mesonet had recorded 17 wind gusts of 55 mph in the last hour
As of 9:15 am CST, Feb 20, 2014, there have been 17 Wind Gusts of 55 mph or more in the last 1 hour.
"A worsening drought situation"...information from Gary McManus, state climatologist
By Gary McManus, state climatologist, Oklahoma Climatological Survey: “All this wind comes on top of a worsening drought...
As of 8 a.m., Oklahoma Mesonet had recorded 15 wind gusts of 57 mph or more in last 3 hours
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “Very strong northwest winds will spread over the region this...
Wind gusts of 60 mph possible Thursday
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Very strong northerly winds will be seen through the first half of...
Have you seen the high temperature at Hollis today?
After days of wondering if we’d make it up to freezing, there were at least five Oklahoma Mesonet locations with temperatures...
Highs expected in the 70s today
A look at today’s weather from the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Southwest winds will become gusty...
Windy...warm...and then a chance for rain
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: A cold front moving into the region this morning will result in...
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A glove story
Leave a baseball glove unattended, and one of the two is likely to make off with it. For 80 years, the Storey family has been...
FYI: Tropical Storm Alex, from National Hurricane Center
SATELLITE IMAGERY SHOWS THAT ALEX HAS A SOMEWHAT RAGGED APPEARANCE THIS MORNING…WITH A CONVECTIVE BURST OCCURRING JUST EAST OF...
Moore schoolteacher gains national recognition
Annette Huett, who teaches at Kelley Elementary in Moore Public Schools, was a 2012 Presidential Award for Excellence in...
For weather information
Bryan Painter will be away until Monday. For weather information please go to http://newsok.com/weather .
Not 6 or 7 degrees, but 67 degrees in Kenton
Normally 67 degrees might not get my attention … but this winter it does.
Oklahoma Co. second, Canadian Co. third in confirmed tornadoes by county since 1950
Someone this week asked me about confirmed tornadoes by county.
47 percent of Oklahoma experiencing drought, up from 30 percent three months ago
Forecast for Oklahoma City as of 7:07 a.m., Thursday (from the National Weather Service, Norman): Today Sunny, with a...
The Oklahoma Mesonet station at Hinton was below freezing for 258 hours
The Oklahoma Mesonet station at Hinton ended up hitting 33.1 degrees at 10:35 a.m.
Forecast calls for temperatures "above normal"
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Temperatures will warm into the weekend when highs will reach the...
Warming through the weekend
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “Temperatures will warm up through the rest of the week,...
More about winter from Gary McManus, state climatologist
Winter. It keeps going and going and going … http://ticker.mesonet.org/archive/20140211/ok-winter.jpg Another day, another 24...
Oklahoma City forecasted high temps Saturday and Sunday...66 degrees
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office, the light snow this morning may bring slick surfaces to areas south...
Forecasted snow accumulations, National Weather Service, Norman
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Most of the snow tonight and Tuesday is expected over northern parts...
Have a baseball or softball glove that has been passed down in your family?
Do you have a baseball or softball glove that has been passed down for generations in your family? Do you have a glove you've...
A look at winter weather information for early in the work week
For updated information from the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office go to: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/ ...
Weekend forecast in the National Weather Service, Norman coverage area
At approaching storm at the weekend will bring widespread rain.
Freezing fog advisory continues
A freezing fog advisory now in effect until 4 p.m. CST this afternoon for...
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Oklahoma Mesonet celebrates 20 years of providing weather information
Oklahoma Mesonet, the weather network designed and implemented by scientists at the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State...
Winter weather continues into the early work week
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office For forecast updates go to: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/ This...
National Tornado Summit is Monday, Tuesday at Oklahoma City's Cox Convention Center
The purpose of the event is to improve disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery in order to save lives and...
Freezing fog advisory until 10 a.m. Sunday, National Weather Service, Norman
The National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office has issued a freezing fog advisory which is in effect until 10 a.m.
What the new week might bring, from the National Weather Service, Norman
Here is a quick review of the four snow events since last Sunday, February 2nd from the National Weather Service, Norman...
Winter weather advisory until 6 p.m. and ... a look ahead
A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 6 p.m.
A look at today's forecast for snow
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: A dusting of snow will be possible over much of Oklahoma and...
A look at today and the forecast
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “Winds will not be as breezy, so wind chills will stay in the single...
The snow, the drought and much more from Gary McManus, state climatologist
By Gary McManus, state climatologist, Oklahoma Climatological Survey: “Yeah yeah, another frigid day, another round of snow.
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Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills below zero are expected in Oklahoma City on Wednesday
Oklahoma City emergency shelters are preparing to house more people during the upcoming frigid weather.
Winter Weather and Wind Chill advisories from the National Weather Service, Norman
The heaviest snow and worst road conditions will generally occur Thursday morning across the area.
What you need to know about tonight's weather, National Weather Service, Norman
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “Snow will develop and spread east for the rest of tonight into...
79 tornadoes in Okla. in 2013, 2nd in nation; ties for 10th in annual Okla. records
According to the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office, the preliminary count of 79 tornadoes in Oklahoma in 2013...
More about the next snow, from the National Weather Service, Norman
Following is the Area Forecast Discussion from the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “Lift continues to...
Snowfall forecast from the National Weather Service, Norman
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “Another low pressure disturbance may bring light snow to the area...
Very cold night ahead ... a look at some of the temps today ... and more snow in the forecast
The high temperature so far today for Hooker, Okla. has been 6 degrees, according to the Oklahoma Mesonet weather network.
A negative 24 wind chill reading so far today, see where...
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Daytime temperatures will range from near 10 degrees across northern...
Some snowfall totals from today, reported to the NWS, Norman
Following are a few of the snowfall totals reported today to the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: 8...
Low wind chill temperatures expected
The Hazardous Weather Outlook from the National Weather Service, Norman covers northern, western, central and southern Oklahoma...
Weather update from the NWS, Norman .... and notes from Gary McManus, state climatologist
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Kay-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield- Noble-Dewey-Blaine-Kingfisher- 1100 am cst tue feb 4 2014 …A...
Explanation of the weather term, "dry slot," from the National Weather Service, Norman
Just in case you’ve heard the weather term dry slot in recent days, here’s an explanation provided by Scott Curl, senior...
A look at wind chills on Wednesday and Thursday, from the National Weather Service, Norman
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Temperatures in the daytime Wednesday will range from near 10...
Snowfall reports from Garfield County
From Mike Honigsberg, Emergency Management Garfield County and Enid (At 8:51 a.m.): Latest reports from around Garfield County:...
Snowfall forecast, from the National Weather Service
Source: National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office
A look at this morning's weather from Scott Curl, National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office
Update (From Mike Honigsberg, emergency management Garfield Co., Enid): Enid area reporting 3.5 inches of snow at 8:32 a.m.
Winter weather information, from the National Weather Service, Norman
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/ Mainly snow will continue over much of...
Updated weather information from the National Weather Service, Norman
For more National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office weather updates: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/ ————-...
Forecasted snowfall from the National Weather Service, Norman
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “A wintry mix will spread into western north Texas and Oklahoma...
Your Winter Weather Update from the National Weather Service, Norman
Urgent – Winter Weather Message…updated National Weather Service, Norman 710 pm CST Monday Feb.
The National Weather Service, Norman's discussion of the forecast
The National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office’s “Area forecast discussion”: “The remainder of the day will feature...
Logan and Payne counties have been added to winter storm warning
The National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office has upgraded the winter weather advisory to a winter storm warning...
Oklahoma City sixth driest January and statewide, eighth driest January
Oklahoma Drought Expands During Dry January By Gary McManus, state climatologist February 3, 2014 Oklahoma became a weather...
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Updated weather information from the National Weather Service, Norman
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: 1114 am cst Monday Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Blaine-Kingfisher-...
Snowfall forecast for Tuesday, from the National Weather Service, Norman
The National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office has issued a winter storm warning for snow…which is in effect from 1 a,m.
Oklahoma woman has sweet reason to battle hunger
Tuesdays through Saturdays, the Sweetness Factory in Weatherford makes cupcakes, cookies, brownies and various pastries, not...
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Winter bird watching in Oklahoma can bring some special opportunities
Bird watching is year-round, but the winter can bring some special opportunities for Oklahomans.
Snow and sleet totals...refreezing tonight...and a look ahead this week
Some of the reports to the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office include: 8 inches of snow at Frederick; 6.5 at...
Q&A with Greg Carbin, Warning Coordination Meteorologist NOAA Storm Prediction Center
The National Tornado Summit is scheduled for Feb. 10-11 at the Cox Convention Center.
Some of the snow totals reported to the National Weather Service, Norman
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Partial clearing of skies will occur early tonight, then clouds will...
Forecast information and some very preliminary snow totals
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office and the National Weather Service, Tulsa Forecast Office: Here are a...
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Winter weather information .... earlier report of 3 inches of snow at Elgin
By 6:09 a.m., the National Weather Service has received a report from near Elgin in southern Oklahoma of 3 inches of snowfall.
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National Tornado Summit is coming to Oklahoma City
Jan Hatch, program manager of vocational rehabilitation at the state Rehabilitation Services Department, and Jay Doudna, a...
A Winter Storm Warning for some areas...and more from the National Weather Service
“The National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office has issued a winter storm warning that is in effect from 9 this evening...
Areas including southern portions of Oklahoma City metro may see 4 inches of snow
As of 10:16 p.m., the Area Forecast Discussion from the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: Consistent signal for...
Updated winter weather information from the National Weather Service, Norman, Tulsa and Amarillo
Urgent – Winter Weather Message…Updated National Weather Service, Norman 946 pm CST Saturday Feb.
Waves of wintry weather expected to continue for Oklahoma
Several weather systems could bring wintry precipitation into next week, according to the National Weather Service
Winter weather advisory includes central Oklahoma
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a winter weather advisory for freezing drizzle and freezing fog…which...
Slick spots possible
The National Weather Service, Norman: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/ A storm system will move through the Southern Plains tonight...
A look at the possible snow/sleet accumulations for Saturday night-Sunday
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “ The potential for snow accumulations will mainly exist...
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Several rounds of winter precip possible...
The National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office reports that “Several rounds of winter precipitation will be possible...
Winter precip times three
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: A storm system will move through the Southern Plains tonight into...
Central Oklahoma's winter weather possibilities and more in the "Area Forecast Discussion."
The following is the “Area Forecast Discussion” from the National Weather Service, Norman at 3:43 p.m.
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Oklahoma City and Tulsa's forecasts into next week look like this...
The Oklahoma City forecast from the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office (as of 2:41 p.m.
Winter weather in the forecast from the National Weather Service, Tulsa Forecast Office
The National Weather Service, Tulsa Forecast Office’s “Hazardous Weather Outlook” says, “The weather pattern will become much...
Following the forecast for winter precip
Wondering about the upcoming wintry weather? Following is the National Weather Service, Norman’s latest “Hazardous Weather...
President Obama signs disaster declaration for Oklahoma
Following is a press release today from THE WHITE HOUSE, Office of the Press Secretary: “ Today, the President declared a...
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What types of possible winter precip are we looking at into early next week?
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office, “A storm system will move through the Southern Plains Friday night...
Fire, snow and more in updated weather information
The “Area Forecast Discussion” from the National Weather Service, Norman, as of 3:41 pm Wednesday: Discussion… Short term,...
Very high fire danger Thursday, according to NWS, Norman Forecast Office
According to the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office, “South winds will increase tomorrow with warming temperatures.
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Got milk — bottles? Oklahoma State University has Stanley Gilliland's collection
The late Stanley Gilliland's milk bottle collection is displayed in the lobby of the Oklahoma State University's Robert M. Kerr...
More snow?
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “ A storm system will bring a chance of rain and snow to...
A few snow totals so far from the NWS offices in Norman and Amarillo
Beaver, Okla., 2 inches Gate, Okla., 1.5 inches Arnett, 1 inch Jefferson, 1/4 inch Norman, trace Sources: National Weather...
Look at Buffalo, Oklahoma's actual temp at 8:15 a.m. today
A few minutes ago, the temperature at Buffalo, Okla. in far northwestern Oklahoma, dipped to 0.1 degrees, according to...
A Tuesday morning look at the Hazardous Weather Outlook
The National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office’s “Hazardous Weather Outlook” shows, “Light snow will continue this...
About the snow...
From the National Weather Service, Norman: Light snow will expand and shift east southeastward through the night…affecting...
A cold night ahead
According to the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “Light snow or snow flurries will be possible across the...
Models indicating better precip chances second half of weekend into early next week
Following is the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office’s “Area Forecast Discussion”: “Much colder airmass has...
Roller coaster of weather going down again
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office: “It will be warm again today with highs mainly in the 60s, though a...
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Here are a couple of maps showing you the temp swings ahead
From the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Center: “Much warmer weather along with continued dry conditions will occur...
National Tornado Summit at the Cox Convention Center quickly approaching
The National Tornado Summit is scheduled for Feb. 10-11 at the Cox Convention Center.
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State Transportation Department reports slick conditions on some Okla. Panhandle highways
Following is the Transporation Department Road Conditions Update as of 10 a.m.
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Zero and below for the top 15 coolest minimum temps at Oklahoma Mesonet sites
Coolest Minimum Temperatures 1 – Bristow -3.1F 6:10 am 2 – Burbank -3.0F 3:35 am 3 – Lake Carl Blackwell -2.6F 1:30 am 4 – Alva...
A look at the variable forecast for Oklahoma City into late next week
In looking at the Oklahoma City forecast from the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office through next Thursday,...
Some slick and hazardous road conditions in portions of the Oklahoma Panhandle, according to state Transportation Department
The state Transportation Department "Road Conditions Update as of 4 p.m.Thursday": Crews in Cimarron County and Texas County in...
How low have wind chills dipped already on this Thursday morning?
On this very cold Thursday morning, Foraker in northern Oklahoma has had an actual low temperature of 8.3 degrees at...
Areas of central Oklahoma, including Oklahoma County, included in wind chill advisory
The National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office has issued a wind chill advisory which is in effect from 3 a.m.
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Low wind chills expected
The National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office has issued a “Wind Chill Advisory” for Harper, Woods, Alfalfa, Grant, Kay,...
8:01 a.m. Seward in Logan Co. report of 2.3 inches of snow, and Oklahoma City, report of 2 inches of snow, reported to the National Weather Service, Norman
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El Reno 77 days with less than a quarter-inch of rain; Goodwell and Hooker, 103 days, and there's more
True, the winter is often dry. But below is a map and a chart that might add to understanding...
Oklahoma Mesonet shows one location dipped to 9.9 degrees at 7:30 a.m.
At 7:30 a.m., the temperature at Foraker in northeastern Oklahoma was 9.9 degrees, according to the Oklahoma Mesonet...
Are you ready for back and forth temperatures - again?
From the National Weather Service, Norman: “Temperatures will be cooler Tuesday with highs in the mid 30s to mid 50s.
Kay Tangner embraced an opportunity to volunteer at The Children's Hospital
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Red Flag Warning today
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