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6 days ago
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Live: Tornado warning issued for OKC, large hail possible as severe storms cross Oklahoma
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Norman at 3:19 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3. This warning applies to Logan and Oklahoma counties. Meteorologists warn of winds as strong as 60 mph. Use caution, officials warn of hail as large as 1 inch. Check here for live weather updates and to see active weather alerts, power outages and radar in real time. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for parts of Oklahoma that include Interstate 35 south of Perry, Oklahoma, heading north of Stillwater. A tornado warning means someone saw a tornado or one was indicated by weather radar. Under a tornado warning, there's imminent danger to life and property. Everyone should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid windows. -Cheyenne Derksen A tornado warning has been issued for an area spanning the OKC metro. The National Weather Service advises residents to take shelter now. A tornado warning means someone saw a tornado or one was indicated by weather radar. Under a tornado warning, there's imminent danger to life and property. Everyone should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid windows. -Cheyenne Derksen A tornado warning has been issued for parts of southeast Oklahoma County and north-central Cleveland County. The area includes Midwest City, Tinker Air Force Base, Choctaw and Harrah. The National Weather Service advises residents to take shelter now. The warning is in place until 5:30 p.m. -Cheyenne Derksen The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning across portions of Oklahoma City, Midwest City and Choctaw. The NWS warns that large hail up to ping pong size and damaging winds up to 70 mph are possible as the storm moves northeast at 25 mph. -Cheyenne Derksen Be prepared — tornadoes are possible in and around the area mentioned in the watch. Be ready to act quickly. NWS:How to prepare for a tornado Take action now. A warning means someone saw a tornado or one was indicated by weather radar. Under a tornado warning, there's imminent danger to life and property. Everyone should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid windows. Keep up with school, church and event closings using the link below. Oklahoma City Severe Weather Closings: Schools, churches, other services Tweets by NWS Norman This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Live: Tornado warning issued, hail expected as storms cross Oklahoma
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02-06-2025
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NWS Norman alerts residents of NOAA weather radio outage June 3-5
NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) – The National Weather Service Norman (NWS Norman) is giving a gentle reminder regarding NOAA weather radios starting June 3. Download the free interactive 4WarnMe Weather App Oklahoma Weather RadarOklahoma Weather Watches and Warnings MapKFOR SkyCam NetworkOklahoma Closings and Delays According to NWS Norman 'X' platform, 'NOAA weather radios will be off the air starting tomorrow and through June 5 due to a required software update during this time. Be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings.' Stormy Week Ahead, Starting Tonight The following areas: Ardmore Atoka Chickasha Clinton Enid Lawton Altus Oklahoma City Wichita Falls Ponca City Wewoka Stillwater Woodward NWS Norman says, if you rely on NOAA weather radio for warnings, its important you locate other sources available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-05-2025
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Oklahoma bracing for softball-sized hail, tornadoes today: See live radar, weather updates
A multi-day outbreak of severe thunderstorms across the U.S. continues into this week as Oklahoma will face an increased threat of damaging winds, tornadoes and softball-sized hail. According to the National Weather Service in Norman, the first round of severe weather on Monday, May 19, is expected to start after 2 p.m. in the central part of Oklahoma, and 4 p.m. in the western portion. Much of the state, including Oklahoma City, Stillwater, Ardmore, and Ada, is expected to experience a moderate risk of tornadoes, which is the second-highest severity. Storms could produce softball-sized hail and wind speeds could top 80 mph, the weather service states. Check here for live weather updates and to see road conditions, power outages and school closings in real-time. Be prepared — tornadoes are possible in and around the area mentioned in the watch. Be ready to act quickly. NWS:How to prepare for a tornado Take action now. A warning means someone saw a tornado or one was indicated by weather radar. Under a tornado warning, there's imminent danger to life and property. Everyone should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid windows. Tweets by NWS Norman See live updates on how weather is impacting OG&E. See live updates on how weather is impacting PSO power. Keep up with school, church and event closings using the link below. Oklahoma City Severe Weather Closings: Schools, churches, other services This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Oklahoma bracing for softball-sized hail, tornadoes: See radar, alerts
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21-02-2025
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NWS Norman offers free storm spotter training
NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) – The National Weather Service in Norman is offering a free class in storm spotter training in Sulphur, Oklahoma. According to NWS Norman, the class is scheduled for Saturday, February 22 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Edmond PD re-schedules Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Oklahoma NWS Norman officials say, the focus will be on the April 27 tornado outbreak from last year. For more information about classes click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18-02-2025
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When will it snow today? It depends on where you're at in Oklahoma. See timeline, forecast
Parts of the state including Oklahoma City have already seen frozen precipitation this morning. But what about snow? The latest forecast from the National Weather Service isn't clear about when freezing drizzle might transition into snow, but if snowflakes fall on Oklahoma City, it probably won't happen until late this morning. More: Live updates: Snow, ice fall across Oklahoma. See road conditions, school closures Forecasters expect a band of snow to develop later Tuesday morning and into the afternoon. The heaviest snowfall will be seen in northeastern Oklahoma, with the tail end of the band reaching north of Oklahoma City. These areas could see between 2 and 7 inches of snow. In central Oklahoma, residents might eventually see between 1 and 3 inches of snow as precipitation levels ramp up this morning, according to NWS meteorologists in Norman. Oklahoma City residents are more likely to see a layer of ice if they leave the house. Luckily it won't be a thick layer, meaning there is a low chance we could see power outages caused by ice accumulation. It will create hazardous traveling conditions, though. "After a brief period of freezing drizzle or light freezing rain this morning, we now expect mainly light sleet/snow across the I-44 corridor and OKC metro area," NWS Norman wrote. "Up to a half inch of sleet and a dusting to one inch of snow is expected in these areas." Depending on how the snowstorm moves through the atmosphere on Tuesday, it could dip down this afternoon into central Oklahoma. Some computer models suggest this will happen. More: How much snow, cold does it take to cancel school? Oklahoma school officials weigh in "Even with the somewhat lower snow/ice amounts forecast, the overall impact remains unchanged for our area. The main concern will be hazardous travel in the Winter Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Warning areas due to a combination of ice and/or snow leading to slick roadways," the forecast reads. "Blowing and drifting snow will be an additional concern across north-central Oklahoma, with near-blizzard conditions possible this afternoon in these areas." Sub-freezing temperatures remain the biggest long-term risk this week. Some parts of the state could see the temperature go below zero, and the wind chill could reach -15 degrees. Any ice or snow that falls on Tuesday has a chance to remain on the ground until this weekend when temperatures finally recover. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: When will it snow today? Timeline, forecast for Oklahoma winter storm
