We are currently at Level two activation at the RMACC.
Conditions continue to deteriorate in western and central Oklahoma, including ice accumulations in portions of Oklahoma County as a mixture of freezing rain and sleet continues to fall. Reports of broken tree limbs and downed power lines and poles are beginning to be more prevalent, particularly west of the County and into southwest Oklahoma where several areas have already been severely impacted. We can anticipate additional accumulations particularly on structures and items not in close contact with the ground, although ground coverage is being experienced.
An approaching/developing low pressure system in the SW part of the US will cause moisture and overall storm development to increase, thus “feeding” the situation here in Oklahoma and central Oklahoma. Current temperatures are in the upper 20’s in Oklahoma County with wind speeds recorded at 24-28 mph, although a large number of Mesonet sites throughout the state are beginning to be covered with ice and are unable to provide wind-related information.
All flights at Will Rogers Airport have been cancelled and travel is discouraged in a large portion of the state. OG & E currently reports no power outages in our area although larger portions of southwest Oklahoma have experienced power loss.
Precipitation is expected to change to snow sometime this evening or tonight and eventually end sometime tomorrow (Friday) afternoon.
I have attached two National Weather Service graphic products depicting both the current situation and predictions for this afternoon and evening.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and will provide additional information as available.
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