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Oklahoma's Country Stars Send Messages to Those Hit by Moore Tornado

Billy Dukes — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:00:11 +0000

Monday's (May 20) devastating tornado in Moore, Okla. touched the hearts of country music's biggest stars, and more than a few were left worrying about friends and family they knew in the area. The state is home to some of the biggest names in country music -- Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Toby Keith, Vince Gill and Blake Shelton are just a few who have roots there, with one superstar having grown up in Moore.

Toby Keith Reacts to 'Devastating' Tornado in Hometown of Moore, Oklahoma

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:05:02 +0000

Country superstar Toby Keith called in to Anderson Cooper’s talk show on CNN Monday night (May 20) to talk about the deadly tornado that struck his hometown of Moore, Okla. earlier in the day. The storm tore through the community and wreaked havoc, striking two elementary schools and leaving behind a death toll of at [...]

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

Horrific Oklahoma Tornado Captured in Several Raw Videos

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:21:38 +0000

The country continues to pray for and help the people devastated by the massive tornado that touched down in Oklahoma on Monday, killing dozens.

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-wid

Terrifying 'Ice Tsunami' Slowly Consumes Backyard, Houses in Minnesota

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 14 May 2013 02:45:02 +0000

Yikes. It’s like in a horror movie when the deadly fog gradually creeps closer and closer, gobbling up all living things in its path. Except it’s made of ice. In the startling, nearly seven-minute video shot on Saturday by Darla Johnson, ice atop Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota makes its way off the surface of [...]

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.

10 Crazy Videos of Hurricane Sandy

Emerald Catron — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:11:13 +0000

Truthfully, we missed most of Hurricane Sandy, the storm that rocked most of the East Coast, yesterday. Because we were inside ... away from the windows, with our curtains closed ... like we were supposed to be. These people weren't, however, so now we can see what was going on outside while we were playing board games with our fingers crossed. Here is some crazy video from yesterday's storm.

Hurricane Sandy's Aftermath: What Happened, What We Know Now [VIDEO]

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:48:58 +0000

This morning, much of the East Coast is picking up the pieces after the massive storm known as Hurricane Sandy swept through, leaving millions without power, causing untold economic damage, and killing at least 21 people. Flooding caused largely by enormous, unprecedented storm surges has crippled transportation routes and wreaked havoc on low-lying areas.

Hurricane Sandy Photos – The Amazing Moments You Have to See

Emerald Catron — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:29:49 +0000

As predicted, Hurricane Sandy created one crazy night. Millions without power, explosions, flooding and at least 18 people dead. Don't let your braggedy friends on Facebook convince you this wasn't a big deal. It was crazy. Here are some pics to sum up what happened. Feel free to share your photos in the comments.

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Country Artists Offer Prayers, Warnings and Jokes as Storm Approaches

Billy Dukes — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:00:53 +0000

With the eye of 2012's Hurricane Sandy expected to make landfall in the next 24 hours, residents along the east coast are taking measures to stay safe during, and after, what is being described as the "perfect storm." Country music's reach extends into all 50 states, so it's no surprise that many of the top names took to Twitter to encourage those in Hurricane Sandy's path to be extra cautious. A few even added some much-needed humor to the conversation surrounding Frankenstorm.

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

Watch This Guy Drive Right Through a Tornado

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:30:09 +0000

As if you needed another reason not to move to North Dakota, here’s another one for you to add onto your imaginably long list. In this extreme video, a couple of storm chasers sit behind the wheel of the Dominator 2—a vehicle specifically designed for driving close to or nearly into storms and tornadoes—with a [...]

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 [...]

Oklahoma Woman Recovers Dog and Wedding Ring After Tornado

Don Deane — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:54:45 +0000

On Sunday, a tornado tore a swath of destruction through Woodward, OK, tragically killing six people and destroying homes and businesses. Emilee Neagle and her family lost their home and belongings in the destructive storm, but, miraculously, the family dog and her prized wedding ring were recovered. After returning to her devastated home, Neagle was [...]

Are You Prepared? What Your Tornado Safety Kit Should Include

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

All this week, the National Weather Service has been issuing stern warnings about a “Life-Threatening” tornado outbreak spanning through the plains and possibly affecting our listening area this Saturday. Research of similar outbreaks in the past has shown time and again that with a little planni