2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (162+ words) Storms that moved across Oklahoma Thursday morning shifted east during the afternoon, leaving behind measurable rainfall across much of the state. News 9 Chief Meteorologist David Payne said the storms mainly produced heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds. The strongest storms…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (411+ words) Have you ever looked up at the Oklahoma sky and wondered why it’s blue? Or watched a colorful sunrise or sunset and wondered what creates those vibrant shades of red, orange and purple? Meteorologist Justin Rudicel breaks down the science…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (107+ words) Oklahoma will remain hot and mostly dry through Tuesday, with a heat advisory in effect until 7 p.m. and heat index values potentially reaching 110 degrees. The National Weather Service urged people to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities and take frequent breaks while…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (289+ words) More than 50 Oklahoma counties are under burn bans as hot, dry conditions and worsening drought increase the risk of wildfires. The counties under burn bans prohibit outdoor burning, including recreational fire pits and campfires. The list provided by state officials…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (265+ words) News 9 Chief Meteorologist David Payne explains what fueled the extreme heat and drought, and what Oklahoma can expect next. August 2026 will go down as one of the hottest and driest Augusts ever recorded in Oklahoma City. The city’s average temperature…...

2+ week, 20+ hour ago   (52+ words) News 9 Energy Secretary Jeff Starling discusses federal nuclear energy innovation campus proposal Oklahoma’s Energy Secretary Jeff Starling joins Oklahoma’s Own Scott Mitchell to discuss the process behind the federal nuclear energy innovation campus proposal and what’s next for the project....

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (232+ words) Firefighters are battling multiple fires across southwest Oklahoma on Monday afternoon as dangerous conditions threaten structures and lead officials to urge residents to stay away from affected areas. A dangerous wildfire near Velma in Stephens County has prompted evacuations. RELATED:…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (97+ words) A fire warning has been issued as crews respond to a large grass fire near Binger in Caddo County. Firefighters are working to put out the blaze near Highway 152 and Water Tower Road. The National Weather Service is asking residents…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (772+ words) As triple-digit heat and rapidly drying conditions spread across Oklahoma, emergency officials are warning residents that wildfire danger could increase if the hot, dry pattern continues. After a large wildfire in Oklahoma City on Thursday, emergency officials across the state…...