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The National Weather Service Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Sasha Spielman — Tue, 29 May 2012 01:35:59 +0000

Lawton is one of several towns under severe thunderstorm warning capable of producing large hail, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service issued a statement: ‘National Weather Service meteorologists detected a severe thunderstorm capable of producing large destructive hail up to tennis ball size and damaging winds in excess of 65 mph,’ the [...]

What to Do if You Get Separated with Loved Ones During Tornado? [VIDEO]

amityritze — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:30:21 +0000

On Saturday night, hundreds of people across the Midwest were watching the local weather news tracking the several tornadoes reported to have headed their way! The National Weather Service reported on Sunday morning that they have recorded about 100 different tornadoes sweeping through the Heartland! The Associate Press reported that in Woodward, OK 5 were killed and more than two dozens were injured! We put together the best tips list on what to do in case you get separated with your family! Check it out!

10 Must Have Items in Case of Tornado!

Sasha Spielman — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:45:35 +0000

It’s officially Spring-time in Oklahoma and you know what that means – April showers bring May tornadoes. That’s why it’s important to have these 10 items ready in case you have to leave your home as soon as the sirens go off. We all know the drill- our favorite television show gets interrupted with hours [...]

5 Famous Weather Predicting Groundhogs You've Never Heard Of

Dave After Dark — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:10:38 +0000

It’s Groundhog Day…again. According to legend, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow, it will leave showing that winter will soon end. If it is sunny, the groundhog will see its shadow and go back into its burrow, and the winter weather will continue for six more weeks. The largest Groundhog Day celebration is held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The most famous weather man in Punxsutawney is Punxsutawney Phil. However, Phil isn’t the only groundhog to predict weather. Eric Meier and I worked hard researching different groundhogs. Here’s 5 Famous Groundhogs You’ve Never Heard Of.

Clay's Corner – Ready Or Not Here Comes Winter

Clay Miller — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:00:47 +0000

After a long hot Summer, we were all ready for a change of weather here in Oklahoma. We got it. We have had several days of rain over the last couple of months and now Old Man Winter is about to come a calling. The following is a special weather statement form the National Weather [...]

Hurricane Irene Set to Wreak Havoc Along Eastern Seaboard [VIDEO]

Jade Walker — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:59:43 +0000

Much of eastern United States is getting ready for the arrival of Hurricane Irene. More than 50 million people live in the projected path of the Category 2 storm, which is expected to make landfall along North Carolina’s Outer Banks on Friday. According to the National Hurricane Center, Irene could dump up to 15 inches [...]