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Overnight storms bring powerful winds, likely tornadoes to parts of Oklahoma
Severe storms overnight Friday and early Saturday morning spawned high winds and caused damage in parts of Oklahoma. Expect a soggy Saturday, June 7, as more rain and thunderstorms are expected at least throughout the morning. Tornado warning sirens blared in the Oklahoma City metro area after midnight but no significant damage has been reported in the area. But downed trees and power lines were reported in Grant County in northern Oklahoma. Storm trackers at multiple news stations also reported a tornado on the ground overnight near the Oklahoma-Texas border in the town of Sweetwater, although experts with the National Weather Service said various locations across the state needed further investigation. More: Oklahoma is drought free after nearly 6 years, but will it last? Weather experts weigh in "Nothing has been confirmed yet, so we've still got to take a look at it more in-depth and then go from there," said Ryan Bunker, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Norman. "We had a 70 mph wind gust in Sayre in Beckham County; a 69 mph wind gust in Warr Acres, which is in Oklahoma County; and a 71 mph wind in Buffalo, and that's in Harper County. We had several 60+ mph wind reports all over the place." According to OG&E, the state's largest electric utility, the hardest-hit areas were Alva, Enid and Poteau. OG&E also reported around 9,500 customers without power just before 9:45 a.m. Saturday. The highest risk of severe weather later Saturday is expected south of the metro area and toward the east, according to the National Weather Service. "We're watching a residual boundary that's going to be hanging around from the morning's storms near the Red River, so really the area we're most concerned about with additional storms later (Saturday) is going to be primarily south-central and southeastern Oklahoma," Bunker said. "Not to say that we can't get storms further to the north, but just given the overall evolution of (Saturday) morning's storms, it seems the best chances for anything severe is going to be across southern Oklahoma." This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Storms bring damaging winds overnight to parts of Oklahoma.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Business
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Your OG&E bill is about to go up: See the reasons behind the rising costs for customers
Customers of OG&E will soon see an increase in their monthly electric bill, thanks to rising fuel costs. The energy provider told customers in an email Friday, May 23, that a fuel charge adjustment would go into effect June 1. OG&E charges customers for the "actual cost of fuel to generate electricity," and the fuel cost can be seen on your monthly bill. OG&E cannot profit from fuel costs. "We understand any increase in bills can be difficult," the email said. "That's why we source and purchase fuel at the lowest cost possible to minimize the impact on customer bills and physically store lower cost fuel that we can use when prices increase." According to OG&E, the average residential customer will see an increase of $5.87 per month. You can learn more about how your bill is impacted by the cost of fuel at This fuel cost adjustment is just one of a few recent changes to OG&E customer bills. In March, OG&E customers saw an average increase of about $12.65 on their monthly bill, which was to account for rising fuel costs following the unusually high temperatures in October and November of 2024. This increase followed an average $9.58 monthly rate increase approved by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission that started in July 2024, which was expected to fund tree trimming and boost a senior discount for the company's SmartHours program. Aaron Cooper, OGE Energy Corp. spokesman, told The Oklahoman in February the rate and fuel increases are offset by three drops in fuel charges between November 2023 and November 2024 that over the 12-month period led to an accumulative monthly drop of $50.37. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: OG&E bills going up again: See what's behind the rise in cost
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Climate
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OG&E continues to restore power after outages from overnight storms
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Severe storms impacted parts of Oklahoma overnight Saturday with heavy rain, hail, and up to 70 mph winds that caused broken power poles, downed power lines, and left many Oklahomans without power. The hardest hit areas were mostly northeastern parts of the OG&E service area, including Kellyville, Sapulpa, Drumright, and Muskogee, according to OG&E. Crews have restored power to 85% of their customers after the overnight storms brought power outages. As of 5 p.m. Saturday, around 2,500 customers are still without power. Assume any downed power line is hazardous and energized. Stay away from them and anything they are touching. Please do not drive over a downed power line. Report downed power lines by calling 800-522-6870. The public should avoid areas impacted by the storms so crews can work safely and quickly to restore power to customers who are without service. As we clear tree limbs that are interfering with power lines and have damaged equipment, vegetation crews will take tree and brush debris from the customer's yard to the curb but are unable to remove this debris from the customer's property. OG&E customers can quickly report and monitor outages: Use our app to submit a report (available on iOS and Android) Submit a report online at Text OUT to 32001 if signed up for myOGEalerts Call 405-272-9595 (OKC metro) or 800-522-6870 (all other areas) As we work to restore power, it may be necessary to gain access to your property. Please ensure our crews have access and that you secure any animals. Customers need to be able to take power at their homes and businesses and may need a certified electrician to repair a weather head, meter base, or service cable. After storms have passed, OG&E will bring any tree and brush debris to the curb, but customers are responsible for removing the debris. Debris removal resources may be available from the city or county. OG&E customers experiencing power outages can find estimated times of restoration by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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15-05-2025
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OG&E warns new scam shows wrong phone number on Google
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — OG&E wants you to be aware of a new scam that's popping up. They said some customers have reported that a fake number is shown on Google when they search how to make a payment. 'Unfortunately, we see this a lot with customers where someone on the phone will demand payment or they will shut your service off, and out of fear, they go ahead and pay over the phone,' said Carson Cunningham, the Senior Communications Specialist at OG&E. LOCAL NEWS: Will Rogers International Airport: Air travelers still showing up without REAL ID If you need to pay a bill, the company reminds customers to go directly to to pay a bill online or visit for verified OG&E phone numbers. They also said scammers thrive on urgency so be alert if something seems out of the ordinary. 'They prey on that 'OG&E is going to come turn your service off because you're a little bit behind on your bill',' said Cunningham. OG&E said, before you call them, make sure the number is legit just in case. They also said in addition to the numbers listed on their 'Contact Us' page, there is a number on your bill that is verified as well. Another helpful tip is to ask the person on the phone questions about your account if you think it's a scam. Some things to ask for are your account number, the date of your last payment, and the employee identification number. LOCAL NEWS: Grandmother discovers her SNAP benefits were stolen on Mother's Day For more tips and how to report a scam, see below. Protect Your Personal Information If you aren't expecting a call from OG&E or any other utility, be cautious of sharing or confirming financial information with anyone initiating contact with you. This includes, among other items, Social Security number, date of birth, banking account details, and debit or credit card numbers. Take Your Time If someone calls, approaches you in person, or emails you saying you must pay your bill immediately to avoid disconnection, verify that they are a legitimate utility company representative by calling a verified number for the utility company before giving them money or sensitive information. Visit for verified OG&E phone numbers. While a scammer will discourage you from hanging up and calling the number on your utility bill, a real utility representative will encourage you to do so. Check For Previous Notices Customers with delinquent accounts receive advance disconnection notification included with their regular monthly bill—never a single notification shortly before disconnection. Ask Questions Ask the person calling you or visiting you in person to provide you with your account number, your last payment amount, date of payment, and their employee identification number. Pay Your Utility Only Never make a utility bill payment to any person calling you on the phone, coming to your door, texting you, or emailing you. OG&E customers should always go directly to to pay your bill online or visit for verified OG&E phone numbers or use the U.S. Payments phone number (fees will apply) printed directly on your OG&E monthly bill. Report Scams Oklahoma customers can report scams to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) at or contact the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office at consumerprotection@ Arkansas customers can report scams to the Arkansas Attorney General's office by emailing consumer@ Stay Updated on Scams Scammers are constantly updating their tactics, and you will need to stay educated on new types of scams and tips to avoid them. Review guides, reports, utility and trade association websites, local, state and federal law enforcement websites and consumer information websites. If you're not expecting a call from OG&E or any other utility, ignore phone numbers you do not recognize. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
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Former Myriad Convention Center demolition prep brings lane closures, streetcar service interruption
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma City's streetcar service will be temporarily suspended from May 13 to May 16, city officials announced on Saturday. City officials say the service will be suspended because OG&E needs to disconnect power from the former Myriad Convention Center. Work is being done to support the demolition of the old convention center, making way for the new Paycom Center. EMBARK will operate two buses, from 6 a.m. to midnight on May 13 to May 16, to help shuttle riders every 25 minutes along the downtown streetcar loop. Streetcar fare will be required to ride the shuttles. Oklahoma City Council selects demolition contractor for Prairie Surf Studios Riders will be able to board the shuttle at any streetcar platform along the route, excluding the Century Center stop on Sheridan. Shuttles for Thunder Game Day will run two hours prior to the game and one hour after the Thunder game on May 13. City officials have also said the work will impact the city streets with periodic lane closures: May 12 – One northbound lane on E.K. Gaylord Blvd. between Reno Ave. and Sheridan Ave. will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 13 – One east or westbound lane will close periodically on Reno Ave. from E.K. Gaylord Blvd. to Ron Norick Blvd. between 7 a.m. and noon. May 14 – 15 – One east or westbound lane on Reno Ave. and one east or westbound lane on Sheridan Ave. will close periodically between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Exterior demolition of the former convention center is expected to begin in June and continue through late 2025, with demolition inside the building being ongoing. The Thunder will continue to play home games in the current Paycom Center until the new one opens. The target completion date of the new arena is set for June 2028, with it opening by June 2030. Residents can stay up-to-date and receive updates on the arena construction. To sign up, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
