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Final NOAA Weather Radio Sale this Saturday at Ponca City RecPlex

Thursday, November 11 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City announced that the final NOAA Weather Radio Sale is this Saturday at Ponca City RecPlex starting at 8 a.m. until the last 35 radios are gone. For just $5.00, these radios are a life-saving bargain. They will be programmed & ready to use. Cash only please! NOAA Weather Radios help... Read More.

Severe Weather Possible Today

Thursday, May 27 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service in Norman has placed Kay County and much of Oklahoma under an enhanced risk for severe weather for Thursday.The weather service says there's the threat for hail up to the size of baseball, winds as high as 80 mph and a low tornado threat. There is also a slight flooding... Read More.

Enhanced risk for severe weather on Thursday

Wednesday, May 26 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service has put out an enhanced risk for severe weather on Thursday that includes much of central and northern Oklahoma, southern and southeastern Kansas, northwest Arkansas and central and southern Missouri.Scattered severe thunderstorms are likely on Thursday and Thursday night from parts of the southern Great Plains into the Ozarks and... Read More.

Tax relief announced for Oklahomans affected by February’s winter weather

Tuesday, March 2 by Lyman James

IRS.Gov reports that the Internal Revenue Service announced on February 25 that victims of the winter storms that began on February 8 now have until June 15, 2021, to file various individual and business tax returns and tax payments.Following the recent disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the IRS announced... Read More.

Utility bills likely not received due to recent winter weather

Tuesday, March 2 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City said on Monday that utility billing wants to let everyone know that bills were processed on normal dates, but are receiving a lot of phone calls inquiring why they have not received their bill. The City of Ponca City believes it is due to the inclement weather a couple of... Read More.

Ponca City Refinery Impacted by Cold Weather

Tuesday, February 16 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Refinery experienced a number of cold-weather related issues that forced a partial shut-down of multiple units on February 15, 2021. The refinery has fence line and community monitoring in place. The ongoing monitoring has shown no impact to the community.The refinery will be restarting multiple units over the next several days.... Read More.

Winter Weather Advisory extended until 6 p.m. for Kay County

Monday, February 8 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service in Norman has extended the Winter Weather Advisory for Kay County until 6 p.m. Monday.Other counties included are Grant, Garfield, Noble, Kingfisher, Logan, Payne, Lincoln, Grady, McClain, Cleveland and Pottawatomie.Areas of freezing drizzle will occur through at least noon. This will lead to slick roads, especially on bridges and overpasses.Slick... Read More.

Winter Weather Advisory continues until Monday afternoon

Monday, February 8 by Lyman James

Roadways continue to be slick and hazardous across northern Oklahoma on Monday morning as a Winter Weather Advisory goes until 4 p.m. this afternoon.Counties included for northern Oklahoma are Grant, Kay, Garfield, Noble, Osage, Logan, Pawnee, Payne and Lincoln counties.Freezing drizzle is likely until noon today.There are slick spots on roadways, bridges and overpasses... Read More.

Ponca City UMD provides tips for homes in cold weather

Monday, February 8 by Lyman James

The coldest air of the season is predicted for next week! Now is a great time to get PREPARED!!The Utility Maintenance Department would like to help prevent costly plumbing repairs or damage to your home. The forecast predicting extremely cold weather and low wind chills causes lots of water issues and hopefully following these... Read More.

Tips for being prepared for cold weather next week

Thursday, February 4 by Lyman James

The coldest air of the season is predicted for early next week as the National Weather Service in Norman's forecast shows highs temperatures in the 30s and 40s and lows near 10! Now is a great time to get PREPARED!!The Utility Maintenance Department would like to help prevent costly plumbing repairs or damage to... Read More.

Winter Weather Preparedness Tips

Thursday, December 3 by Lyman James

As we go into December and eventually approach January and February, we're likely to see more winter weather in that time frame. The City of Ponca City and Ponca City Emergency Management have provided safety tips for winter weather.Be Aware • Know what winter storm and blizzard watches and warnings mean. • A NWS (National Weather... Read More.

State agencies temporarily reducing non-essential services due to winter weather

Tuesday, October 27 by Lyman James

The Commissioner of Public Safety, as authorized by the Governor, has announced that due to inclement weather all state agencies may temporarily reduce non-essential services beginning at 5:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 and ending at 12:00 P.M. (Noon) on Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 for the following counties:Alfalfa Beaver Blaine Caddo Cimarron Comanche Cotton Beaver Ellis Garfield Grady Grant Harper Hughes Jefferson Kingfisher Major Okfuskee Seminole Stephens Texas Woods Woodward Greer Harmon Jackson Kiowa Tillman Beckham Custer Dewey Roger Mills Washita Kay Noble PayneState employees designated to maintain... Read More.