Jun 24
Well it looks as if the heat dome has settled above Oklahoma over the next week. According to State Climatolgoist Gary McManus we will see high heat index values up into the 110’s off and on over the next five days. McManus says while it is hot this week, there is some hope for change, …
Jun 19
The Panhandle has been waiting a long time to see these rains come through. According to State Climatologist Gary McManus, we are seeing a 1000 year rainfall. “That 7.52″ of rain in Goodwell- that fell since 10:50 p.m. last night, so just around 8 hours,” McManus said. “In actuality, most of it fell between 10:50 …
Jun 03
While we have seen several severe Weather occurrences across the state this year, Rain has really been the story the past few months. There is a chance of severe weather this week, but at the time of writing this, rain again was the leader. According to State Climatologist Gary McManus, we could see more severe …
Mar 07
Springtime has arrived in Oklahoma and with that Severe Weather is also upon us. According to State Climatologist Gary McManus, “This doesn’t appear to be a high- or even medium-end severe weather event, but it is sorta our first of 2024,at least this broad of a threat. And the tornado threat is very low, but …
Jan 24
Well, we have finally seen Winter Weather across the state, as December was the 4th warmest record (dating back to 1895), according to State Climatologist Gary McManus. He says we will see Temps in the 60s as we get into Next week, “In the case for next week, the trends in weather will greatly overcome …
Nov 30
Well, November rain is not common in Oklahoma; we will still take the rain anytime we can get it! According to State Climatologist Gary McManus, we could always use more rain in November, “While we’re thankful for any precip that falls, we sure could use more. (Hence the lump of coal) And that’s the only …
Nov 01
Well Winter has officially shown up in Oklahoma, leaving Fall in the Dust.. However, according to State Climatologist Gary McManus we will be seeing fall-like temps across the state this weekend, “A warm-up through the weekend then a minor cold front.” We will be seeing temps climb into the high 60s, and low 70s across …
Oct 18
It has been dry the past couple of weeks in Oklahoma, and farmers are looking for some rainfall in the forecast. State Climatologist Gary McManus says tropical storm Norma might be the answer for much-needed rainfall. “When it comes to these tropical storm remnants, you’re in really dicey territory, especially coming from the southwest where …
Oct 09
While most of the state has enjoyed much more fall-like temperatures the past few days, it looks like summer is not ready to let go just yet! According to State Climatologist Gary McManus we will see a little more summer before we see a LOT more fall, “Now we go back to the heat of …
