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Severe weather facts for storm season

Wednesday, May 4 by Lyman James

During severe weather adequate shelter could save your life. Ponca City does not have public storm shelters. It is your responsibility to select a shelter location. Do it now. Here are some facts to keep in mind.*A personal shelter installed at your home must meet construction requirements from FEMA documents 320, 360 and/or ICT500.... Read More.

One NOAA Weather Radio that serves Cowley County not working

Tuesday, April 12 by Lyman James

Cowley County Emergency Management was made aware Tuesday that a NOAA Weather Radio tower that serves Cowley County is not working properly. There are three towers that cover Cowley County with overlapping coverage areas. CCEM checked with the NWS office in Wichita and the towers in Beaumont and Wichita are working properly. CCEM checked with... Read More.

Chromebooks to be sent home with PCPS students Wednesday as winter weather is expected

Wednesday, February 16 by Lyman James

Winter weather is expected in Ponca City overnight and through the day on Thursday. As a precaution, Chromebooks will be sent home with students today. If school is held tomorrow, Chromebooks need to come back to school with the student on Thursday, Feb. 17. Sending Chromebooks home today will allow students to move to... Read More.

Ponca City Utility Maintenance Department shares ways to prevent costly plumbing repairs in cold weather

Friday, January 7 by Lyman James

The Ponca City 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 tips will help!1. If you have had problems with frozen pipes in the past, keep a... Read More.

PCPS shares inclement weather policy

Tuesday, January 4 by Lyman James

With winter weather here, PCPS officials want to remind students, staff, parents and patrons of how they will be notified if school is closed due to inclement weather. PCPS Superintendent Shelley Arrott stated, “The safety of our students, staff and community is our first priority, and we will take every step we can to... Read More.

Fire Weather Watch to be in effect Friday

Thursday, December 9 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Kay County and a majority of Oklahoma for Friday going from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.All the Oklahoma counties in the Fire Weather Watch are Harper, Woods, Alfalfa, Grant, Kay, Ellis, Woodward, Major, Garfield, Noble, Roger Mills, Dewey, Custer, Blaine, Kingfisher,... Read More.

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.