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How You Can Help the Red Cross Help Victims of the Moore Tornado [AUDIO]

Thrashman — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:28:34 +0000

Living in this part of the country requires you to come to terms with the fact that a tornado can turn your life upside-down in an instant.

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

Oklahoma Tornado Tragedy – Rockers Offer Condolences via Twitter

Loudwire Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:43:46 +0000

Today (May 20), disaster hit Oklahoma, as a two-mile wide tornado left devastating damage, killing more than 50 people in its path. The deadly twister, which hit speeds up to 200 miles per hour, struck in the suburbs of Oklahoma City, and tragically a number of young children are among the deceased as an area elementary school in Moore, Okla., was destroyed.

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

Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:01 +0000

An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 student and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.

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.

City of Wichita Falls Opens Park for Tree Limb Disposal

NewsTalk 1290 — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:16:40 +0000

Last night’s storm not only left some without power, but also left neighborhoods across the city littered with broken tree limbs.

If you are one of many residents with a pile of tree limbs to dispose of, the City of Wichita Falls is making it easier for y

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 [...]

High Risk of Tornado Outbreak in Texoma This Weekend

Aaron Galloway — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:42:14 +0000

According to AccuWeather.com, the risk for a life-threatening, large outbreak of tornadoes across much of Texoma is about as high as it gets. The highest threat for life-threatening tornadoes will begin late Saturday afternoon and into Saturday night with the affected areas extending from north-east Kansas near Topeka through north Texas near Wichita Falls. A [...]

The Aftermath: Several Large Tornadoes Rip Through Dallas-Fort Worth [VIDEO, PHOTOS]

Aaron Galloway — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:20:06 +0000

Several tornadoes ripped through the Dallas/Fort Worth area Tuesday (April 3rd), tossing semi-truck trailers through the air like toys destroying about 200 homes and damaging 650 more. As of 5:00 pm CDT, there had been 17 unofficial reports of tornadoes in Texas. A portion of those reported were likely eyewitnesses spotting the same tornado, so that number [...]

Texoma Weather Delays and Cancellations

Mike Hendren — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:15:01 +0000

Here’s the current list of delays/closings we have for Wichita Falls and surrounding areas for Monday, February 13.

We will update as needed so please check back often for new information.

Archer City ISD—start at 10:00 am, buses run 2 hours late

Bellvue ISD—start 10 am

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Massive Dust Storm Engulfs West Texas [PHOTOS, VIDEO]

Mike Hendren — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:45:23 +0000

Dust, wind and more dust is what the folks in Lubbock had to contend with on Monday afternoon as a powerful front pushed into Texas. Winds gusting up to 60 MPH kicked up the West Texas sand, reducing visibility and making most any task nearly impossible for a time.

Wildfires Spread Into The City – Wichita Falls Area In Disaster Mode

Aaron Galloway — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:48:18 +0000

UPDATE (4/15/11 4:39PM): Residents in the Iowa Park and Kamay areas are being asked to prepare to evacuate. Archer County: 400 acre fire burning off FM 2178 has destroyed 2 tank batteries and a trailer home, still burning strong according to Emergency officials. There’s a fire off FM 368 near Dad’s Corner. There’s also a [...]

How You Can Help Victims of Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami

Aaron Galloway — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:34:02 +0000

Many of you are wondering how you can help the Japanese people, in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that has struck the island nation. Here are some organizations involved in the rescue and recovery effort that you can donate to. The Red Cross – Provides donations, first-aid and emotional support for both [...]

Winter Weather Advisories, Cancellations and Delays

Mike Hendren — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:00:03 +0000

Winter Weather Update: Warmer temperatures are on the way to Texoma, with highs reaching the upper 40′s and maybe even the low 50′s by Friday afternoon. While no additional snow or frozen precipitation is forecast, some patchy ice will still exist on roads tomorrow morning. Officials advise caution, especially on roads where sunlight cannot penetrate, [...]

LIVE! Snow Cam: Wichita Falls Snowpocalypse 2011

Aaron Galloway — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 23:08:20 +0000

See the snow accumulation from our LIVE! Snow Cam broadcasting from our Studios in the Fidelity Bank Building at Kemp & Kell. Forecasts are calling for 6-10 inches of the white stuff. Here we go again. Free live streaming by Ustream

It's Just Snow Dumbass!

Wes — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:30:17 +0000

It’s just snow. Don’t freak out. You don’t have to have three days of food. You don’t need special ops winter training. Driving sucks, but if you go slow you’ll be alright. But just in case, there are some special videos for you after the jump. The first video teaches you HOW to drive on [...]