Oct 10
Oklahoma’s brief autumn has been abruptly replaced by summer-like conditions, bringing unseasonably high temperatures and the concerning return of drought. State Climatologist Gary McManus and Farm Director KC Sheperd discussed the deteriorating weather pattern, which is compounded by the official onset of a La Niña episode. Summer Extends into Mid-October Oklahoma is experiencing temperatures significantly …
Sep 19
In the world of Oklahoma’s agriculture, a significant weather pattern is unfolding, bringing much-needed rain to the state after a prolonged dry spell. According to State Climatologist Gary McManus, September has been “a veritable dud” for moisture in most areas, making it one of the driest in at least the last 100 years. This extended …
Jun 16
Oklahoma, a state often associated with scorching, dry summers, is experiencing an unusual start to June, marked by persistent rainfall, mild temperatures, and a notable absence of the typical dry heat. This “un-Okie” trend, as State Climatologist Gary McManus humorously puts it, is setting the stage for a potentially uncomfortable shift as humidity is poised …
Jun 03
Oklahoma is bracing for another round of severe weather, with State Climatologist Gary McManus issuing a dire warning about the potential for “life-threatening flash flooding” across the state. The forecast calls for 4-7 inches of rain, with higher local amounts, impacting areas that have already experienced significant rainfall over the past two months. “Now I …
May 15
State Climatologist Gary McManus is urging Oklahomans to remain highly weather aware this weekend as a significant shift in the atmospheric pattern is expected to bring much-needed rain, but also the potential for severe storms. “The good news is we’re finally gonna get some rain,” McManus stated in his latest weather briefing. “The bad news …
Apr 30
Oklahoma is currently experiencing exceptionally heavy rainfall, described by the State Climatologist as “biblical rains” that have occurred over the past few weeks. The soaking conditions have pushed the state remarkably close to breaking its all-time statewide rainfall record for April, and according to the Climatologist, “we aren’t done yet.” As it stands, Oklahoma has …
Apr 11
Oklahoma is gearing up for a significant temperature spike, with the possibility of seeing triple-digit heat unusually early in the season. According to State Climatologist Gary McManus, a “big warmup” is on the horizon for the state. This potential jump into triple digits this weekend would be notably ahead of schedule. As McManus pointed out, …
Dec 18
Oklahoma Weather can be all over the place and 2024 did not Disappoint! Acccording to State Climatologist Gary McManus We went from seeing 60’s and 70s yesterday throughout the state, and today we are waking up to Wind chills in the lower teens! McManus says this has been the year of Extremes for Oklahoma, including …
Oct 30
Oklahoma always provides interesting weather for Oklahoma. In the past we have seen Ice Storms the week of Halloween, and then the next year triple digit temps, so today’s forecast is not too out of the normal. According to State Climatologist Gary McManus a storm system is headed this way, “We’ll have a storm system …
Aug 07
We have seen triple digit temperatures and high heat indexes the past few weeks, but according to State Climatologist Gary McManus a cold front will be moving through the state this weekend, “The front arrives in NW OK onThursday then overspreads the state over the next 24 hours. Should get some showers and storms forming …
