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Why are sirens going off in Oklahoma City today? Tornado tests may occur before WCWS games Saturday
When fans start to arrive for UCLA and Oklahoma softball’s winner’s bracket Women’s College World Series game on Saturday, they might hear an alarming noise.
Patrons traveling from other areas might not be familiar with the echoing tornado sirens that go off each Saturday in Oklahoma City. But there’s no reason to fret, at least for a certain part of the day.
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Oklahoma City tests its tornado sirens every Saturday at 12 p.m., unless there’s already inclement weather to be expected. The noise can be quite jarring, especially if there’s clear skies and sun.
Here’s everything to know about Oklahoma City’s tornado sirens, which will likely be heard by many on their way to Devon Park on Saturday:
Why are sirens going off in Oklahoma City today?
Oklahoma City tests its tornado sirens nearly every Saturday at 12 p.m., unless there’s incoming inclement weather, according to the city’s website.
The reasoning is simple: Oklahoma is subject to some of the most dangerous and often tornadoes in the United States, making it important for sirens to work effectively in the event of severe weather.
Oklahoma City has 182 tornado sirens in its area, all of which will echo together for a few minutes during each Saturday’s testing run.
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What time are tornado sirens in Oklahoma City?
The tornado siren tests are always at 12 p.m. on Saturdays in Oklahoma City.
There are no softball games scheduled for noon on Saturday, but patrons in Oklahoma City’s vicinity will likely hear the sirens on their way to Devon Park for the WCWS.
Women’s College World Series weather
Unfortunately for many, weather does not stop even though college softball’s top destination is underway.
Each year, it’s typical for numerous weather delays to halt play at the Women’s College World Series, and 2024 has been no exception.
Play was delayed on the opening day of the tournament Thursday, as Alabama and UCLA’s game started around half-an-hour late due to lightning being in the area.
On Saturday and Sunday, however, things might be looking up in terms of weather, as there’s a 20% chance for thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.
WCWS schedule Saturday
Here’s the WCWS schedule for Saturday in Oklahoma City:
- No. 2 Oklahoma vs. No. 6 UCLA | 2 p.m. CT | ABC
- No. 4 Florida vs. No. 1 Texas | 6 p.m. CT | ESPN
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A Pawnee native who died in a Japanese prison during World War II is headed back to Oklahoma after officials identified his body 82 years later.
James M. Walker was an infantry corporal stationed on the Philippine Islands when Japan invaded in December 1941. U.S. forces battled the Japanese in intense fighting for months, but ultimately surrendered to the invaders in April 1942.
After being taken prisoner, Walker and thousands of other prisoners of war were forced to travel 65 miles to a prison camp on the notorious Bataan Death March. More than 2,500 POWs are reported to have died at the camp.
Prison camp records showed he died on Jan. 1, 1943 at the age of 46, but he was buried in a common grave with other deceased prisoners. After the war, the American Graves Registration Service exhumed the bodies, collected samples for identification analysis and reburied the remains in a memorial cemetery in Manila.
To identify Walker’s remains, scientists used dental and anthropological analysis, as well as circumstantial evidence. The Armed Forces Medical Examiner System also used mitochondrial DNA analysis and mitochondrial genome sequencing data.
Although interred as an “unknown” for decades, Walker’s grave was meticulously cared for by the American Battle Monuments Commission. His name is listed on the Walls of the Missing at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in the Philippines. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate his remains have been identified.
Upon his return to the United States, Walker will be buried in Maramec, Oklahoma in January 2026.
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Oklahoma City police responded to a fatal shooting in the 2600 block of N. Kelly Friday evening.
According to OKCPD, the shooting occurred at around 6:20 p.m.
When officers arrived, they located one adult male with gunshot wounds at the scene. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital where he later died during surgery.
Police believe the shooting was a result of a verbal argument that escalated into a fistfight and then a shooting.
The suspect has been taken into custody and transported to police headquarters for questioning.
This is a developing story; please check back for updates.
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Oklahoma State Cowboys (9-0) vs. Oklahoma Sooners (6-3)
Oklahoma City; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma takes on Oklahoma State at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The Sooners are 6-3 in non-conference play. Oklahoma is 1-0 in games decided by less than 4 points.
The Cowboys are 9-0 in non-conference play. Oklahoma State ranks eighth in the Big 12 with 16.9 assists per game led by Jaylen Curry averaging 5.1.
Oklahoma averages 84.7 points, 8.3 more per game than the 76.4 Oklahoma State gives up. Oklahoma State scores 16.3 more points per game (91.3) than Oklahoma gives up to opponents (75.0).
TOP PERFORMERS: Nijel Pack is scoring 17.2 points per game with 3.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists for the Sooners. Tae Davis is averaging 13.3 points and 6.8 rebounds while shooting 53.3%.
Vyctorius Miller is averaging 15.9 points for the Cowboys. Parsa Fallah is averaging 14.6 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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