Stranded by winter weather? Here’s what airlines owe you

By RIO YAMAT AP Airlines and Travel Writer (AP) — Winter weather can upend even the best-laid travel plans, but one less thing to worry about is losing money if your flight is canceled: U.S. airlines are required to provide refunds. A monster storm started to wreak havoc on Saturday across parts of the country, with... Read More.

What weather apps sometimes miss about dangerous winter storm conditions

By SETH BORENSTEIN and TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press (AP) — Smartphone weather apps that summarize their forecasts with eye-popping numbers and bright icons may be handy during mild weather, but meteorologists say it's better to listen to human expertise during multi-faceted, dangerous winter storms like the one blowing through the U.S. The multistate storm's combination of... Read More.

Ponca City School Weather Update

PCPS will be in session on Friday, Jan. 23. Please continue to monitor the district’s social media, website/app, and local news media in case winter weather intensifies. All Friday evening and weekend activities have been canceled, including Cat Care. The district will continue to monitor weather conditions, and a decision regarding Monday’s schedule will be made as... Read More.
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Ponca City Utility Maintenance Offers Tips for Cold Weather Preparedness

Plan Ahead So You Can Be Prepared! Forecast: COLD!! The Utility Maintenance Department would like to help residents prevent costly plumbing repairs and damage to their homes. Forecasted extremely cold temperatures and low wind chills can cause significant water issues. Following these tips may help prevent frozen or broken pipes: Prevent Frozen Pipes: If you have experienced frozen... Read More.

PCPS Inclement Weather Procedures

Ponca City Public Schools (PCPS) officials wish to remind students, staff, parents, and patrons of the protocols for school closure notifications due to inclement weather. Notification Timing & Verification  In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the District will make every effort to announce a school closure by 6:00 a.m. on the day... Read More.

Arkansas farmers face 8% income drop in 2025 amid falling crop prices and bad weather

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The net income for Arkansas farmers is dropping by 8% in 2025 alone, according to a report by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center. There has been quite a bit working against farmers this year, particularly torrential rainfall and declining... Read More.
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Hot Weather Is Dangerous for Children Left in Cars

Hot car deaths, also known as vehicular heatstroke deaths, occur when children (or pets) are left unattended in a vehicle and suffer fatal heatstroke. These incidents are a leading cause of non-crash related fatalities for children, with a majority of cases resulting from caregivers unintentionally forgetting a child in the vehicle It... Read More.
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Local Weather

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Norman OK 740 PM CDT Sun Jul 6 2025 OKC053-071-070100- /O.CON.KOUN.SV.W.0869.000000T0000Z-250707T0100Z/ Kay OK-Grant OK- 740 PM CDT Sun Jul 6 2025 ...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR KAY AND EASTERN GRANT COUNTIES... At 739 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Nardin to 4 miles... Read More.

Weather Forecast

Today A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Tonight A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming... Read More.