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Vicious Tornadoes Tear Through Oklahoma Once Again, At Least 5 Dead [UPDATED]

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 01:34:18 +0000

UPDATE Saturday 6:15 a.m. EST: The number of reported fatalities is at least five, with another 71 injuries caused by what authorities say are a total of 17 tornadoes ripping through the Midwest on Friday. UPDATE 10:12 p.m. EST: The Associated Press reports a mother and a baby have died due to the tornadoes. Their [...]

The Red Cross Stops by NIN – How Can You Help Tornado Victims in Moore, OK?

Bethany Lee — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:55:57 +0000

Many people are wondering what they can do in the wake of the tornados that ripped through Oklahoma last night, so a representative from the Red Cross stopped by to make some suggestions.

Chris Brown, Demi Lovato + More React to Oklahoma Tornado Tragedy

Kat Lee — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:15:48 +0000

Yesterday's (May 20) tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore is a painful reminder to all just how powerful Mother Nature can be. According to ABC News, the two-mile wide twister has killed at least 24 people, an esitmate which was just lowered by the medical examiner from the original estimate of 91. Tragically, seven of those casualties are children as the tornado tore through two elementary schools yesterday afternoon.

Oklahoma Tornado Aftermath in Pictures

Aaron Galloway — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:51:01 +0000

A massive tornado touched down in Moore, Oklahoma yesterday afternoon (May 20), just south of Oklahoma City, killing dozens. At least seven of those killed were students at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore.

Preliminary reports clasify the tornado as an EF4 with wind speeds

Death Toll in Oklahoma Lowered to 24; Search for Survivors Continues

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:50:52 +0000

Officials in Oklahoma have lowered the number of deaths suffered to 24 in the massive tornado that swept through the town of Moore Monday night. Originally, the figure had been as high as 51, probably a result of double-counting.

How You Can Help Victims of the Tornado in Oklahoma

Chris Kissel — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:51 +0000

A huge tornado touched down just outside of Oklahoma City earlier today, causing widespread destruction and leaving behind a yet-untold number of casualties. To see how you can help those affected, see the list below. This list will continue to be updated. The Oklahoma City Red Cross You can donate to the Oklahoma City Red Cross now. [...]

Watch an Amazing Time Lapse Video of the Devastating EF4 Tornado in Moore, Oklahoma

Aaron Galloway — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:57:34 +0000

The massive EF4 tornado that touched down Monday Afternoon (May 20) in Moore, Oklahoma – southwest of Oklahoma City – is likely to be one of the worst in history. The tornado starting out as a funnel, but quickly turned into an enormous mile-wide wedge tornado. At least two schools were in the path of this devastating tornado. [...]

Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:01 +0000

An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 student and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.

Multiple Tornadoes Hit North Texas

Mike Hendren — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:02:14 +0000

Tornadoes tear across North Texas counties

Wichita Falls is Now in Stage 3 Drought Emergency

Aaron Galloway — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:43:54 +0000

The City of Wichita Falls is scheduled to go into Stage 3 Drought Emergency on Tuesday, February 5th. A stage 3 drought emergency is declared when the combined storage level of lakes Kickapoo and Arrowhead drops to 40% of the total conservation pool storage capacity. When a stage 3 drought emergency is declared, the goal [...]

Icy Roads Leave Two Cars Submerged in Wichita Falls Pond

Aaron Galloway — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:58:33 +0000

Snow fall in Wichita Falls usually means at least two things - a snow day for the kids, and icy roads for the rest of us. This morning, those icy roads got the best of two drivers just east of Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls Snowstorm Pictures (Past and Present) – We'll Show You Ours if You Show Us Yours

Candace Eich — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:00:01 +0000

Our first snow of the season is here and we want to see your pictures! Click through to see a collection of Wichita Falls snow pics and share yours.

Photos of Hurricane Sandy Flood Social Media Sites

Stephanie McMaster — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:52:02 +0000

Photos of Hurricane Sandy flooded social media sites throughout the day Monday, with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter users in the storm’s path posting dramatic photos of waves, flooding and downed trees. (Some are fake, by the way.) The outer bands of the hurricane brought strong winds, heavy rains and storm surges to the Jersey Shore [...]

A Public Service Announcement Regarding 'Frankenstorm'

Nick Nadel — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:00:13 +0000

As you probably know, over 60 million Americans are currently awaiting the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, aka “Frankenstorm.” The mix of a powerful hurricane and a wintry storm has caused Sandy to be dubbed “Frankenstorm” by the media. But as you’re Tweeting and Facebook-ing and meme-ing about “Frankenstorm,” we ask that you heed our public [...]

Raw Videos Show the Power of Hurricane Isaac [VIDEOS]

Joe Hyer — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:32:54 +0000

Despite recently weakening to a tropical storm, the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Isaac continue through Wednesday afternoon. The storm has dumped more than ten inches of rain across the area and left at least 725,000 homes without power. Property damages are estimated to total well over $1 billion. The National Hurricane Center expects the storm [...]

Wichita Falls Set to Go to Stage 2 Drought Warning on June 11th

Aaron Galloway — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:01:18 +0000

Rain has been a scarce commodity around Wichita Falls and surrounding areas for quite some time now. Last year’s record breaking summer was not kind to the water levels of our lakes and they have been unable to fully recover. Despite several recent downpours, the combined total water level of Lake Arrowhead and Lake Kickapoo has dropped down

City of Wichita Falls Opens Park for Tree Limb Disposal

NewsTalk 1290 — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:16:40 +0000

Last night’s storm not only left some without power, but also left neighborhoods across the city littered with broken tree limbs.

If you are one of many residents with a pile of tree limbs to dispose of, the City of Wichita Falls is making it easier for y

UPDATE: Power Outages Plague Wichita Falls after Storms

Mike Hendren — Tue, 29 May 2012 11:52:14 +0000

Monday night’s storms brought much needed rain to Texoma, but lightning strikes and high winds have left thousands without power. Oncor Electric Delivery is reporting over 2,000 customers in and around Wichita Falls remain without power. The highest concentration of outages are affecting customers between US 277 (Seymour Highway) and Southwest Parkway/FM 369. Some customers [...]

Will Wichita Falls Weather Bring Another Dry, Scorching Summer?

Kory King — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:31:49 +0000

If you were in Texoma last summer you know it was hot, really hot. In fact, the summer heat last year shattered all sorts temperature records as it put our afternoon nights in the 100's for over 80 consecutive days.

Are You Prepared? What Your Tornado Safety Kit Should Include

Kory King — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:51:10 +0000

Even the deadliest of storms can be very survivable a vast majority of the time. Here's what to do to make sure your family is prepared for severe weather.