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Severe Weather Brings Strong Winds, Heavy Rain With Hail To Oklahoma; Damage Expected
What is the weather like in Oklahoma for Sunday, Sept. 24?
Power outages and flash flood chances are impacting thousands in Green Country on Sunday after storms swept across the state on Saturday.
Large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain hit several counties on Saturday into Sunday.
A strong storm with damaging wind and large hail is east of McAlester with 80 mph wind gusts.
Damage including downed street signs, tree limbs and vehicles were seen by storm tracker Brandon Welles near Krebs and surrounding areas on Sunday.
WATCH LIVE: Severe Weather Coverage with Travis Meyer.
The storm is moving slowly to the SE across Pittsburg County, with power outages reported in McAlester and surrounding areas.
Meteorologists Travis Meyer and Stacia Knight report wind gusts between 80 and 90 mph with small hail.
Stormtrackers Von Castor and Brandon Welles are reporting live from the storm.
A supercell that hit Henryetta and Lake Eufaula Saturday evening had reports of baseball-sized hail, Travis Meyer says.
As the storm moves on and dies down, more will develop and intensify by about 7 p.m.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNINGS:
Haskell, Latimer, McIntosh, Pittsburg counties until 1:30 a.m.
Flash Flood Warnings:
Muskogee, Creek, Tulsa counties until 2 a.m.
Pittsburg County until 3 a.m.
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Strong to severe storms are expected to develop later on this afternoon at around 4 p.m. near southeastern Kansas and northeastern Oklahoma, according to Meteorologist Travis Meyer.
Strong winds, large hail and flooding are the most likely issues that could arise as a result of this storm.
The storm system is expected to move from the northwest, above Interstate 44 to the south, as high winds and large hail will likely be the sources of alerts later in the evening. These storms are likely to end at around midnight.
Image Provided By: News On 6By Saturday evening the front is moving across the northeastern region with thunderstorms back building from SE Kansas into NE Oklahoma. All modes of severe weather remain possible, but the primary threats will be hail and damaging wind. Heavy rainfall threats will also exist through early Sunday morning as the front moves southward. Most data supports the boundary moving into southeastern OK Sunday afternoon and evening where some additional storms may be possible near and south of Highway 270 into part of north TX. We should enter a period of mostly uneventful weather early next week with cool mornings and warm afternoons before our next front and storm system arrives Thursday into Friday of next week.
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Do Oklahomans Lose An Hour Of Light In September?
Oklahoma will experience a decrease in daylight in September due to the Northern Hemisphere’s approach to the autumnal equinox, with the decrease initially being three minutes per day and then slowing to one minute per day around the winter solstice.
The trend of losing daylight continues until clocks “fall back” on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at 2 a.m., ending daylight saving time until March of 2024.
The twice-a-year ritual has led some members of Congress to push to make daylight saving time permanent.
According to the Sleep Research Society, daylight saving time causes more light exposure in the evening, which delays the production of melatonin in the body.
This can lead to sleep loss, which is associated with obesity, heart disease, depression, and stress.
Are Allergies Bad This Time Of The Year In Oklahoma?
Beginning in mid-September, trees in Central Oklahoma begin pollinating, according to the Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic.
That means it’s ragweed season and common species like elm, oak, maple, birch, mulberry, juniper and more will pollinate for a few weeks. In total, The Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic says the season is quite long.
Ragweed pollination begins based on hours of daylight and almost always begins when days shorten around the middle of August, OAAC says.
Those weeds will often continue to pollinate until there is a hard freeze, typically by late November.
“These next few weeks of September is when it often peaks,” said News On 6 Meteorologist Stephen Nehrenz. “That’s when it becomes a problem.”
You can read more about allergy season in Oklahoma below.
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Wednesday (8/23), EMSA medics responded to six heat-related illness calls and transported four (4) patients to hospitals in the Tulsa area. Since this Medical Heat Alert was issued, EMSA medics in Tulsa have responded to 29 suspected heat-related illness calls and transported a total of 24 patients to local hospitals.
The current EMSA Medical Heat Alert will remain in place through Sunday.
EMSA medics in Oklahoma City and Tulsa respond to over 250 heat-related illness calls each summer. These calls can be from minor aches to cases of heat exhaustion as severe as a person losing consciousness.
EMSA issues a Medical Heat Alert when there are five or more suspected heat-related illness calls in 24 hours, and the alert expires when there are fewer than 5 calls in a day.
For more heat safety information, click here.
What are some ways Oklahomans can stay cool ahead of the hot temperatures this summer?
Do not exercise intensely during the hottest times of the day and wear light loose-fitting clothing. Make sure to drink lots of liquids to replace the fluids you lose from sweating. To keep cool, spritz skin with water and block out windows with a blanket or sheet during the day.
What are the signs of heat exhaustion?
The Centers for Disease Control recommends adults watch out for signs of heat exhaustion which can be; heavy sweating, cold, pale, and clammy skin, a fast, weak pulse, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, fatigue, dizziness, headaches, and fainting. If experiencing these symptoms people should drink water, move to a cooler area, or take a cool bath. Lastly, medical attention should be sought out if symptoms last longer than an hour.
What are the signs of heat stroke?
The CDC defines heat stroke symptoms as– hot, red, dry, or damp skin; a fast and strong pulse; a headache; dizziness; nausea; confusion and passing out. If someone is experiencing these symptoms, call 911 immediately, and try to move the person into the shade or a cooler area. Try to lower your body temperature by using cool clothes.
How to protect kids from heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Parents and caregivers should be aware of the dangers of heat exhaustion and heat stroke in young children and take precautions such as having them wear lightweight and light-colored clothing, use sunscreen, and stay hydrated. To keep cool, activities like playing in the water or the shade should be encouraged, and a spray bottle can help increase comfort. Children who are experiencing a heat stroke may also have a high fever or even seizures.
For more information about heat exhaustion and heat strokes from the CDC, click here.
How do I keep my pet safe from intense heat?
Pets are susceptible to dehydration and overheating in hot and humid weather. Owners should provide shady places for pets, limit exercise, and keep them indoors in extreme heat. Signs of overheating include excessive panting, increased heart and respiratory rates, drooling, weakness, stupor, seizures, bloody diarrhea, and vomiting.
For more information on how to keep your pet safe, click here.
How to protect your skin from intense heat
Stay hydrated throughout the day and refuel your body with proper sleep. To protect your skin from damage, apply a water-resistant broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 every 2 hours. Make sure to wear protective clothing, use a lip balm with an SPF of at least 15, and avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 pm.
For skin safety tips, click here.
Cooling centers in Tulsa
Expo Square is located at 4145 E. 21st Street, 405-744-1113, seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
John 3:16 Mission is located at 506 N. Cheyenne Avenue, 918-587-1186, seven days a week, 24 hours a day, and year-round.
Tulsa County Emergency Shelter 2401 Charles Page Boulevard, 918-896-5591, seven days a week, 24 hours a day, and year-round.
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Staff predictions: Our picks for No. 7 Alabama at Oklahoma
After falling twice away from home already this season, No. 7 Alabama will look to avoid a potential trap game in its final road trip of the regular season. The Crimson Tide (8-2, 5-2 in the SEC) will visit Oklahoma (5-5, 1-5) for a 6:30 p.m. CT kickoff Saturday inside Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
This will be the seventh matchup between Alabama and Oklahoma. The Sooners hold a 3-2-1 advantage in the series, but the Tide won the most recent meeting, recording a 45-34 victory in the 2018 Orange Bowl. Alabama is currently a 14-point favorite for Saturday’s game, according to the Caesars Sportsbook.
Here’s how Tide Illustrated’s staff thinks the game will play out.
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Oklahoma State Offers 2026 Bixby DB Braeden Presley
The stark reality of the Cowboys future on the gridiron is up in the air. Can Oklahoma State bounce back in 2025 following one of the worst football seasons in years? Will the Pokes return next season and play with a chip on their shoulder? Only time will tell and the best way to improve the football team is for the coaching staff to hit the recruiting trail hard.
Oklahoma State will say goodbye to one of the greatest statistical wide receivers to ever wear the Cowboy orange. Senior Brennan Presley has been the cornerstone of the receiving core for the past four seasons. He is the all-time receptions leader in Oklahoma State history and has caught more than two passes in nearly every game since his sophomore season.
The offense won’t be the same in 2025 with Presley snagging catches across the middle, but the fans of Cowboy football won’t have to wait long as a familiar name will be entering the mix straight out of the class of 2026.
On Thursday, Oklahoma State looked to make it the Presley trifecta when they offered the youngest of the bunch, 2026 Bixby star Braeden Presley. Older brothers Brennan and Braylin both committed to Oklahoma State out of high school. Brennan hung around to become the all-time receptions leader in school history while Braylin transferred to Tulsa.
Braeden is the biggest brother of the bunch and measures in at 6-foot-2 and 180 pounds, according to 247Sports. He is unranked at the moment but still has a full season of football yet to play. The interest continues to grow for Braeden who has drawn offers from Tulsa, Boston College and Kansas.
Oklahoma State joined the mix on Thursday and is hoping to use its family ties to lock up their third straight Presley. Little is known about Presley on the field, and he has proven this season that he is a jack of all trades. He has logged a rushing touchdown, receiving touchdown and passing touchdown this season for the Spartans of Bixby.
A majority of his highlights have come on the defensive side of the football. He has 27 tackles, three interceptions and a forced fumble in 2024 for a Bixby team who is searching for yet another Class 5A State Championship.
The fans of Oklahoma State football may not have to wait very long to have a Presley once again under the lights of Boone Pickens Stadium.
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Miami Basketball: Canes drop second straight game to Oklahoma State 80-74
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The University of Miami men’s basketball team fell to the Oklahoma State Cowboys (4-1), 80-74, Friday afternoon at TD Arena in the Hurricanes’ (3-2) second game of the 2024 Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic.
Down 17 with five minutes to play in the game, the Hurricanes connected on seven of their final ten shots to pull to within six of the Cowboys, but time ultimately ran out on Miami’s comeback.
Guard Nijel Pack recorded his second 20-point game of the season, totaling 20 points to lead the Hurricanes in scoring.
Forward Brandon Johnson tallied his first double-double of the season with 12 points and ten rebounds, pacing the Hurricanes’ on the glass.
Oklahoma State took control early, opening the game on a 9-0 run. Miami cut the lead to three thanks to a pair of 3-pointers from Blackmon and Pack, but the Cowboys responded with a 7-0 run to extend their lead to double-digits, 20-10, with 10 minutes to play in the first half.
The Cowboys shot 53.3 percent from 3-point range in the first half, increasing their lead to 16, 43-37, at the halftime break.
Oklahoma State took its largest lead of the game, 51-31, at the 14:35 mark in the second half, but Miami responded with an 11-4 run to cut the deficit to 13 at the midway point of the frame.
The Hurricanes shot 58.1 percent from the field in the second half, and four Miami players scored eight-plus points in the final 20 minutes of play, but they could not complete the comeback.
On Sunday, Miami will play VCU or Nevada at 12:30 p.m. ET at TD Arena in Charleston, S.C.
Courtesy of Miami Athletics
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