Rain & Snow Possible Today As Storms Move Into Oklahoma

What will the weather be like on Thursday?

Our next storm arrives late Wednesday night and into Thursday. A chance of showers in the morning. But thunderstorms and rain will make their way across the state starting around noon, with possible hail. A second wave of rain will come through Thursday evening into the night.

The rest of the week?

Rain will move in tomorrow, and some areas could see over 1 inch of rainfall. A storm moves in with scattered showers and thunder. Snow could be possible in northwest Oklahoma.

Storms producing some wind and hail are possible across the southeast half of the state. Snow will occur across NW Okla. and the panhandle with a few inches possible. The rain will be widespread bringing some nice rain totals for November. Cold air arrives Friday behind this storm. Weekend looks great and continues through next week.

This storm will bring cooler air on Friday.

Saturday, we are expecting another storm with cool temperatures.

No signs of arctic air entering the first week of December.

What is this winter supposed to look like?

Watch Chief Meteorologist David Payne’s winter weather forecast here.

What Are The Lake Levels In Oklahoma?

To keep track of Oklahoma lake levels, click here.

How to prepare my home for a freeze?

It’s important to protect your pipes from the cold. Safety officials recommend protecting outside pipes by disconnecting garden hoses from your house and installing covers on outside faucets.

Also, if a sink is along an outside wall of your home, allow a trickle of water to run and open the cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate.

The National Weather Service says when temperatures drop to 28°F or lower for a couple of hours you should bring pets indoors, protect sensitive vegetation, protect outdoor pipes and let indoor faucets drip and to turn off automatic sprinklers.

Space Heater Safety Tips (via CBS News)

If you’re using a space heater, make sure it’s not too close to things that can burn like upholstered furniture, clothing, a mattress, or bedding.

Never plug a space heater into an extension cord, always plug it directly into a wall outlet.

Remember to turn it off before leaving the room or going to bed. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets. Look for signs of malfunctions, especially on older models.

Make sure it has an automatic shutoff function.

Make sure you have working smoke detectors with fresh batteries. Change the battery twice a year.

On average, fires caused by portable heaters cause 65 deaths and 150 injuries a year, according to the US Fire Administration.

Overnight on Sunday, firefighters battled several house fires across Oklahoma as temperatures dropped below freezing.

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