THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A<br>
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* TORNADO WATCH FOR POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS<br>
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* EFFECTIVE THIS FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FROM 155 PM UNTIL<br>
1000 PM CDT.<br>
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* PRIMARY THREATS INCLUDE...<br>
A FEW TORNADOES LIKELY<br>
SCATTERED LARGE HAIL LIKELY WITH ISOLATED VERY LARGE HAIL EVENTS<br>
TO 2.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER POSSIBLE<br>
ISOLATED DAMAGING WIND GUSTS TO 70 MPH POSSIBLE<br>
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SUMMARY...STORMS ARE INTENSIFYING IN SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA...AND<br>
ADDITIONAL STORM DEVELOPMENT IS POSSIBLE A LITTLE FARTHER EAST THIS<br>
AFTERNOON. THE STORMS WILL LIKELY SPREAD EASTWARD AND NORTHEASTWARD<br>
TOWARD CENTRAL OKLAHOMA THROUGH THE AFTERNOON...WHILE OTHER STORMS<br>
MOVE INTO SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA FROM NORTH TEXAS. <br>
THE STORM ENVIRONMENT IS SUPPORTIVE OF THE RISK FOR A FEW TORNADOES<br>
AND ISOLATED VERY LARGE HAIL...IN ADDITION TO A FEW DAMAGING GUSTS.<br>
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THE TORNADO WATCH AREA IS APPROXIMATELY ALONG AND 55 STATUTE<br>
MILES NORTH AND SOUTH OF A LINE FROM 5 MILES NORTH OF ALTUS<br>
OKLAHOMA TO 30 MILES SOUTH SOUTHEAST OF MCALESTER OKLAHOMA. <br>
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REMEMBER...A TORNADO WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR<br>
TORNADOES AND SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH<br>
AREA. PERSONS IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR<br>
THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS<br>
AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.<br>
Friday, April 29, 2016
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Tornado Watch in Effect
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Pottawatomie County and surrounding counties until Midnight. <br>
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....THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION...<br>
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* PRIMARY THREATS INCLUDE...<br>
SEVERAL TORNADOES AND A FEW INTENSE TORNADOES LIKELY<br>
WIDESPREAD LARGE HAIL AND SCATTERED VERY LARGE HAIL EVENTS TO 4 INCHES IN DIAMETER EXPECTED<br>
WIDESPREAD DAMAGING WINDS LIKELY WITH ISOLATED SIGNIFICANT GUSTS TO 80 MPH POSSIBLE<br>
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SUMMARY...NUMEROUS SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY FORM IN<br>
THE NEXT COUPLE HOURS OVER WESTERN PART OF WATCH...INCLUDING A FEW<br>
STRONG SUPERCELLS CAPABLE OF VERY LARGE HAIL...DAMAGING WIND...AND<br>
TORNADOES. THE STORMS SHOULD MERGE INTO BROKEN LINES AND<br>
CLUSTERS...WITH EMBEDDED SUPERCELLS CONTINUING TO POSE A RISK FOR<br>
VERY LARGE HAIL...DAMAGING WIND.. AND A FEW TORNADOES AS THEY<br>
MOVE/DEVELOP EAST-NORTHEAST INTO TONIGHT.<br>
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REMEMBER...A TORNADO WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR<br>
TORNADOES AND SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH<br>
AREA. PERSONS IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR<br>
THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS<br>
AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.<br>
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....THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION...<br>
<br>
* PRIMARY THREATS INCLUDE...<br>
SEVERAL TORNADOES AND A FEW INTENSE TORNADOES LIKELY<br>
WIDESPREAD LARGE HAIL AND SCATTERED VERY LARGE HAIL EVENTS TO 4 INCHES IN DIAMETER EXPECTED<br>
WIDESPREAD DAMAGING WINDS LIKELY WITH ISOLATED SIGNIFICANT GUSTS TO 80 MPH POSSIBLE<br>
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SUMMARY...NUMEROUS SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY FORM IN<br>
THE NEXT COUPLE HOURS OVER WESTERN PART OF WATCH...INCLUDING A FEW<br>
STRONG SUPERCELLS CAPABLE OF VERY LARGE HAIL...DAMAGING WIND...AND<br>
TORNADOES. THE STORMS SHOULD MERGE INTO BROKEN LINES AND<br>
CLUSTERS...WITH EMBEDDED SUPERCELLS CONTINUING TO POSE A RISK FOR<br>
VERY LARGE HAIL...DAMAGING WIND.. AND A FEW TORNADOES AS THEY<br>
MOVE/DEVELOP EAST-NORTHEAST INTO TONIGHT.<br>
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REMEMBER...A TORNADO WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR<br>
TORNADOES AND SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH<br>
AREA. PERSONS IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR<br>
THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS<br>
AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.<br>
Severe Weather Forecast Tuesday Afternoon-Evening
Not much has changed in the risk of severe weather from yesterday's forecast. The Moderate risk level remains the same. <br>
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Timing remains at 4-9 PM for the Western half of Pottawatomie County and 6-11 PM for the Eastern half of Pottawatomie County.<br>
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At 2:00 PM, National Weather Service RADAR shows storms beginning to fire West of Weatherford (Custer County), Northwest of Watonga (Blaine County) and near Pond Creek (Grant County). Southwestern Oklahoma continues to be monitored for potential storm development. This storm development agrees with the forecasted times that our area will be impacted. <br>
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A Tornado Watch will likely be issued in the next 1-2 hours. <br>
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In addition to the tornado threat, there is moderate risk of very large hail and damaging wind gusts with the stronger storms.<br>
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Eventual consolidation of single storms into a cluster or perhaps a squall line later this evening will increase the threat of damaging winds. <br>
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Stay Weather Aware!<br>
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Timing remains at 4-9 PM for the Western half of Pottawatomie County and 6-11 PM for the Eastern half of Pottawatomie County.<br>
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At 2:00 PM, National Weather Service RADAR shows storms beginning to fire West of Weatherford (Custer County), Northwest of Watonga (Blaine County) and near Pond Creek (Grant County). Southwestern Oklahoma continues to be monitored for potential storm development. This storm development agrees with the forecasted times that our area will be impacted. <br>
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A Tornado Watch will likely be issued in the next 1-2 hours. <br>
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In addition to the tornado threat, there is moderate risk of very large hail and damaging wind gusts with the stronger storms.<br>
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Eventual consolidation of single storms into a cluster or perhaps a squall line later this evening will increase the threat of damaging winds. <br>
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Stay Weather Aware!<br>
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Monday, April 25, 2016
Moderate Severe Weather Risk Tuesday
All of Central Oklahoma is in a Moderate Risk for severe weather on Tuesday afternoon. Besides tornadoes, hail to the size of baseballs or softballs is possible and winds of 70-80 mph are possible with the stronger storms.<br>
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Exact timing and location of the development of storms remains undetermined. Most computer models have storms developing ahead of a dry line which is expected to be along the U.S. Highway 81 corridor (Enid to El Reno to Chickasha to Duncan) around 4 PM. Supercell storms are expected to develop and the atmosphere will be even more conducive to shear after 7 PM. <br>
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I am recommending to the public that they monitor the weather forecast and conditions all afternoon for chances that storms will develop early. If storms do not develop in the early afternoon, I encourage people to get what they need to do accomplished by 4 PM. After that, stay close to home-monitor the latest weather conditions- and be prepared to implement your tornado safety precautions. <br>
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The latest forecast and safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/norman<br>
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Exact timing and location of the development of storms remains undetermined. Most computer models have storms developing ahead of a dry line which is expected to be along the U.S. Highway 81 corridor (Enid to El Reno to Chickasha to Duncan) around 4 PM. Supercell storms are expected to develop and the atmosphere will be even more conducive to shear after 7 PM. <br>
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I am recommending to the public that they monitor the weather forecast and conditions all afternoon for chances that storms will develop early. If storms do not develop in the early afternoon, I encourage people to get what they need to do accomplished by 4 PM. After that, stay close to home-monitor the latest weather conditions- and be prepared to implement your tornado safety precautions. <br>
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The latest forecast and safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/norman<br>
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Sunday, April 24, 2016
Sever Weather Expected on Tuesday-Prepare Now
Severe Storms are Likely on Tuesday April 26, 2016. Get Prepared Now!
Central Oklahoma is under an enhanced risk for numerous strong to severe thunderstorms. Very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes will accompany the stronger storms.
Storm development is expected in the afternoon, and severe weather will continue into the late evening.
Be sure to have a safety plan including a way to receive tornado and severe thunderstorm warning wherever you are.
More information is available at www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=safety-severe-act
Central Oklahoma is under an enhanced risk for numerous strong to severe thunderstorms. Very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes will accompany the stronger storms.
Storm development is expected in the afternoon, and severe weather will continue into the late evening.
Be sure to have a safety plan including a way to receive tornado and severe thunderstorm warning wherever you are.
More information is available at www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=safety-severe-act
Sever Weather Expected on Tuesday-Prepare Now
Severe Storms are Likely on Tuesday April 26, 2016. Get Prepared Now!
Central Oklahoma is under an enhanced risk for numerous strong to severe thunderstorms. Very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes will accompany the stronger storms.
Storm development is expected in the afternoon, and severe weather will continue into the late evening.
Be sure to have a safety plan including a way to receive tornado and severe thunderstorm warning wherever you are.
More information is available at www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=safety-severe-act
Central Oklahoma is under an enhanced risk for numerous strong to severe thunderstorms. Very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes will accompany the stronger storms.
Storm development is expected in the afternoon, and severe weather will continue into the late evening.
Be sure to have a safety plan including a way to receive tornado and severe thunderstorm warning wherever you are.
More information is available at www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=safety-severe-act
Sever Weather Expected on Tuesday-Prepare Now
Severe Storms are Likely on Tuesday. Get Prepared Now!<br>
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Central Oklahoma is under an enhanced risk for numerous strong to severe thunderstorms. Very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes will accompany the stronger storms.<br>
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Storm development is expected in the afternoon, and severe weather will continue into the late evening.<br>
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Be sure to have a safety plan including a way to receive tornado and severe thunderstorm warning wherever you are.<br>
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More information is available at www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=safety-severe-act
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Central Oklahoma is under an enhanced risk for numerous strong to severe thunderstorms. Very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes will accompany the stronger storms.<br>
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Storm development is expected in the afternoon, and severe weather will continue into the late evening.<br>
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Be sure to have a safety plan including a way to receive tornado and severe thunderstorm warning wherever you are.<br>
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More information is available at www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=safety-severe-act
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
City Announces Police Chief Finalists and Public Open House
The City of Shawnee will be conducting interviews with finalists for the position of Police Chief on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. As part of this process, the community is invited to an open house to meet the candidates from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Shawnee Community Center, located at 804 S. Park Street. Light refreshments will be served.
See the link for the full press release and information.
See the link for the full press release and information.
Friday, April 8, 2016
Shawnee Splash Pads open to the public
Starting at 9:00 am on Saturday April 9th, both splash pads are open to the public for free from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm 7 days a week.<br>
Rotary Boy Scout Park splash pad is located at Main and Pesotum streets<br>
Shawnee Splash, splash pad is located at the new water park at Broadway and Highland streets. enter from the north side gate off of the drive entrance.
Rotary Boy Scout Park splash pad is located at Main and Pesotum streets<br>
Shawnee Splash, splash pad is located at the new water park at Broadway and Highland streets. enter from the north side gate off of the drive entrance.
Friday, April 1, 2016
Update on Free trees for Shawnee
We have 200 shantung maples left. When registering, please keep in mind that at this time you do not need to be in the city limits but in close proximity to Shawnee or the Shawnee Twin lakes area.<br>
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All recipients must register for the trees and provide proof of residency (drivers license, utility bill, etc.) when they pick up their trees on April 2nd.<br>
Please go to the link below:<br>
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http://www.thetreebank.org/tree-projects/apache-foundation-tree-giveaway/<br>
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Nicki Largent<br>
Executive Director<br>
Tree Bank Foundation<br>
405.702.4050 <br>
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All recipients must register for the trees and provide proof of residency (drivers license, utility bill, etc.) when they pick up their trees on April 2nd.<br>
Please go to the link below:<br>
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http://www.thetreebank.org/tree-projects/apache-foundation-tree-giveaway/<br>
<br>
Nicki Largent<br>
Executive Director<br>
Tree Bank Foundation<br>
405.702.4050 <br>
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