Oklahoma
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.
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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.
Oklahoma
Gusty Wednesday After Storms Overnight
Another beautiful fall day is underway!
A northwest wind brings in some cooler air Wednesday afternoon. Much of the state sees a frost on Thursday morning. A freeze is more likely in the West and North.
Oklahoma has already beaten its rainfall record for November.
What is the weather like on Wednesday?
Rain chances in the metro increase after midnight, into early Wednesday morning. There is a very low risk that the storms out west will become pulse severe, with winds up to 60 mph and up to quarter-size hail.
The highest rainfall will likely be along and north of Hwy 412, where up to .5″ in isolated spots will be possible.
Winds will really increase tonight and especially Wednesday morning.
What is the weather like in Oklahoma this week?
Much of the state sees a frost on Thursday morning. A freeze is more likely in the West and North!
COLD FRONT:
We are still watching a big cold blast around November 20!
This will bring the coldest air of the season to Oklahoma, likely widespread in the 20s. Some data suggests a little snow, but we will see.
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How Oklahoma State football’s Iman Oates first sack was a sign he had made his mark on DL
STILLWATER — Iman Oates was happy to have put pressure on the quarterback.
The Oklahoma State defensive tackle pulled TCU quarterback Josh Hoover to the ground in the first quarter of what turned out to be a 38-13 Cowboy loss Saturday night at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas.
Hoover tried to escape the pressure, but Oates dove, grabbing the quarterback and pulling him to the ground.
“I thought he threw the ball away,” Oates said. “Then I got up and Kody Waltersheid was like, ‘Let’s go, Iman!’
“I was like, ‘Oh, it’s a sack.’”
Not just any sack, but Oates’ first of the season, and thus, the first of his OSU career.
Oates added another tackle for loss among his four stops Saturday as the product of Tulsa Edison High School and Northeastern Oklahoma A&M has turned into one of the Cowboys’ more reliable defensive linemen.
The 6-foot-3, 305-pound Oates redshirted last year, but quickly stepped in on a line full of returning players and made his mark. For the season, he has played 480 snaps, fifth-most on the defense and most among defensive linemen.
With one year of eligibility remaining, Oates should continue to be an impact player on what will be a mostly rebuilt defensive line next season.
Here’s a look at other Cowboys on the move in this week’s stock report:
Oklahoma State stock report
Stock rising
Brennan Presley, receiver: The super-senior receiver became the Cowboys’ all-time leader in pass receptions, surpassing Rashaun Woods’ record of 293. Presley now has 297 for his career and surpassed the 5,000-yard mark in all-purpose yards, becoming the fourth OSU player to do so. In a year that has been hard to watch for Cowboy fans, Presley continues to be a ray of sunshine.
Young players’ development: Particularly on defense, the Cowboys got an extended look at some young players in the primary rotation for the first time. Now, with a week off, coach Mike Gundy said it would be a good time to let those players work their way toward more game snaps when the Pokes host Texas Tech on Nov. 23.
Stock falling
Veterans’ playing time: The flipside of the young players getting more involvement means veterans, especially those who are nearing the end of their careers, will have to share more time. Maybe some young offensive linemen work in with super-senior starters. The same will continue to happen at safety and on the defensive line.
Alan Bowman, quarterback: He’s one of those super-seniors in danger of losing playing time in the final two games. The veteran quarterback deserves a proper senior salute for what he has given the program in a time of need. But the Cowboys need to be forward-thinking about the rest of the season. True freshman Maealiuaki Smith can play in the final two games without burning his redshirt, and it’s rare to have this opportunity to get a rookie QB meaningful snaps without endangering the status of your team.
Oklahoma State redshirt tracker
Da’Wain Lofton looks destined to redshirt in his true senior season.
After transferring from Virginia Tech, Lofton was limited by an injury early in the season, but got on the field for four games.
However, he didn’t make the trip to Fort Worth, Texas, for the TCU game, so it looks like his season is over. Playing in a backup role to slot receiver Brennan Presley, Lofton had 140 receiving yards on six catches.
Lofton has played inside and outside receiver during his college career, and depending on what happens with the OSU roster, he could be in line for a prime role next season.
Also, true freshman safety David Kabongo played in his fifth game of the season, wiping out his redshirt status. No other freshmen are in danger of surpassing the four-game mark over the final two weeks of the season.
And the Pokes debuted an unexpected freshman on Saturday. Linebacker/edge rusher Yamil Talib, a walk-on from Dallas, played five snaps, primarily as a pass rusher. The 6-foot-2, 230-pound Talib is the nephew of former Kansas standout and NFL cornerback Aqib Talib.
Here’s a look at the OSU redshirt tracker with two games remaining:
- Played in more than four games: Landyn Cleveland, Fr.; Josh Ford, Fr.; David Kabongo, Fr.
- Played in four games: Gavin Freeman, Jr.; Da’Wain Lofton, Sr.
- Played in three games: None
- Played in two games: Jonathan Agumadu, Fr.; Rodney Fields Jr., Fr.; Collin Oliver, Sr.; Maealiuaki Smith, Fr.
- Played in one game: Yamil Talib, Fr.
- Other non-freshman redshirt candidates: A.J. Green, Sr. (0 games)
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