Bradford Pear trees are common across Oklahoma, but the trees are not native to the state and are considered an invasive species. Oklahomans are urged to remove and replace Bradford Pear trees with native white flowering trees.
Wildfires are already breaking out across Oklahoma due to extreme winds and dry vegetation. Some towns being impacted by wildfires have been issued evacuation orders.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol is currently working several accidents involving overturned semis due to the extremely high winds. These are among only a few of the dangers currently threatening Oklahoma drivers.
The Oklahoma City Zoo's famous Gala is coming this June and this fundraiser will help bring one of the world's critically endangered penguin species to the zoo to be celebrated and preserved.