Thursday, December 24, 2009

Oklahoma Blizzard 2009

Well the snow has ended across SW Oklahoma this evening,
but the impacts of the blizzard still continue, and will for the next
several days.

Electric Utility Providers continue to report many power outages
across the state. Approximately 500 remain without power in the
Tipton and Navajoe areas.

Roadways continue to be impassible due to snow and ice, or the
abandonded vehicles left in the roadways and ditches.

Gov. Brad Henry has declared a state of Emergency for all 77 counties
in the state, and a Presidential Declaration will probably be sought.

American Red Cross Chapters across the state are operating or assisting
with shelters. This is where you can help. As many are stranded during
their travels, or are without electric service and heat, your monetary
donation will help us provide shelters and food for those affected.

Please call 482-5303 or come by 905 N. Willard, Altus, OK to make your
donation. "Because help can't wait".

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Winter Storm Warning

This weather bulletin is brought to you byKE5BPL...Steve and the National Weather Service

OKZ017-022-023-033>035-240500-
/O.UPG.KOUN.WW.Y.0008.091224T0600Z-091225T0000Z
//O.NEW.KOUN.WS.W.0004.091224T0000Z-091225T0000Z/

BLAINE-WASHITA-CADDO-HARMON-GREER-KIOWA-

INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WATONGA...CORDELL...ANADARKO...HOLLIS...MANGUM...HOBART

247 PM CST WED DEC 23 2009...

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORMAN HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY.

THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY ISNO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* TIMING: LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY

* MAIN IMPACT: NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WITH SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW AND ACCUMULATION UP TO 4 INCHES ACROSS WEST CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA.

* OTHER IMPACTS: INCREASINGLY BLUSTERY WINDS ON THURSDAY...WITH SOME BLOWING SNOW AND VERY LOW WIND CHILL TEMPERATURES. THERE IS ALSO A CHANCE OF FREEZING RAIN.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...ARE EXPECTED. STRONG WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED. THIS WILL MAKETRAVEL HAZARDOUS.

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Winter Weather Advisory

OKZ017-022-023-033>038-231830-/O.NEW.KOUN.WW.Y.0008.091224T0600Z-091225T0000Z/
BLAINE-WASHITA-CADDO-HARMON-GREER-KIOWA-JACKSON-TILLMAN-
COMANCHE-

INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WATONGA...CORDELL...ANADARKO...HOLLIS...MANGUM...HOBART...ALTUS...
FREDERICK...LAWTON

421 AM CST WED DEC 23 2009...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORMAN HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR FREEZING DRIZZLE...SNOW...AND BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY.

* TIMING: LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY

* MAIN IMPACT:* MAIN IMPACT: FREEZING DRIZZLE CHANGING TO LIGHT SNOW...WITH ACCUMULATION UP TO ONE INCH

* OTHER IMPACTS: INCREASINGLY BLUSTERY WINDS ON THURSDAY...WITH SOME BLOWING SNOW AND VERY LOW WIND CHILL TEMPERATURES

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...SLEET...OR FREEZING RAIN WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.