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12/05/2025

Traffic report
May want to avoid the overpass between oak and poplar, there's been a 2 vehicle accident. South bound lanes are cut off completely north bound is down to 1 lane.

11/26/2025

Current conditions at
Enid
Overcast

37°F
Humidity 70% Wind Speed N 10 mph
Barometer 30.40 in Dewpoint 28°F
Visibility 10.00 mi Wind Chill 30°F

Detailed Forecast
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Light southeast wind.
Thanksgiving Day
Sunny, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 41.

Last update 26 Nov 4:15 am CST

10/30/2025

October 29, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Rep. Ron Stewart
Phone: (405) 557-7406

Members of the Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus Calls for Urgent Special Session to Protect SNAP Recipients Amid Federal Shutdown
OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of the Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus have issued an urgent call for Governor Kevin Stitt to convene a Special Session of the Oklahoma Legislature before November 1, 2025, to address the impending suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

In a formal letter sent to Governor Stitt, House Speaker Hilbert, and President Pro Tempore Paxton, the Caucus expressed grave concern over the devastating impact the lapse in SNAP benefits would have on Oklahoma families and local economies.

“More than half a million Oklahoma residents rely on SNAP to meet their most basic nutritional needs,” said Representative Ronald “Ron” Stewart, D-Tulsa, Chair of the Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus. “Nearly 40% of these recipients are working families, and the majority have children. The loss or delay of these benefits would create an immediate humanitarian crisis and cause widespread economic harm to grocery stores, small businesses, and community food providers.”

The Caucus members emphasized that ensuring food access is a nonpartisan, moral responsibility and urged both the Governor and legislative leadership to take swift action.

“The welfare of Oklahoma’s citizens must remain the top priority of elected leaders at every level of government,” the letter stated. “If Governor Stitt fails to act, we call on legislative leadership to gather the signatures necessary to convene a special session to provide temporary state funding for SNAP recipients until the federal shutdown is resolved.”

Members of the Caucus underscored their readiness to work collaboratively with both the Governor’s Office and legislative colleagues to pass emergency measures ensuring no Oklahoman goes hungry during this time of federal uncertainty.

“This is not a partisan issue—it is a humanitarian and economic imperative,” Stewart added. “Time is of the essence. The people we serve are depending on us to act.”

Members of the Oklahoma Black Caucus participating in the call for a Special Session include:

Rep. Ron Stewart – Chair

Sen. Nikki Nice – Vice Chair

Sen. Regina Goodwin

Rep. Michelle McCane

Rep. Aletia Timmons

10/27/2025

New Law Requires Drivers to Go Hands-Free
OKLAHOMA CITY –
Beginning Nov. 1, Oklahoma drivers will be prohibited from using handheld cell phones and other electronic communication devices in active school and work zones under House Bill 2263, authored by Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond. The law strengthens Oklahoma’s existing distracted driving rules by limiting handheld phone usage in areas where extra attention behind the wheel is critical. Drivers may still use hands-free features to stay connected safely.

“This law is a practical step toward safer roads,” Miller said. “It allows drivers to continue using hands-free technology while ensuring their focus stays on driving, especially in critical areas where workers and students are most at risk.”

Miller said the change is a simple but has significant impact to safeguarding Oklahoma communities.

“Distracted driving is a lead contributor to collisions and preventable harm on our roads,” she said. “This law reinforces every driver’s responsibility to remain attentive and protect those around them.”

Violations carry the same penalties as the state’s texting-while-driving ban. The law also protects driver privacy by prohibiting law enforcement from accessing or downloading data from a phone without a warrant or probable cause.

Enforcement of the law begins Nov. 1, marking a step forward in keeping school children, road crews and motorists safer on Oklahoma roads.

Let's hope this is for everyone including first responders since they should lead by example

09/01/2025

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07/26/2025

South of Enid NOT a Tornado but nice form anyways.

03/16/2025

03/15/2025

Looking to put together a new Storm Tracker team.
Anyone interested??

03/15/2025

Check out our YouTube channel mainly Storm related stuff goes on there.

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03/07/2025

02/07/2025

Current conditions at Enid
Fair 33°F
Humidity 100% Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.11 in. Dewpoint 34°F
Visibility 7.00 mi Wind Chill 27°F

Detailed Forecast
Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 7 to 12 mph becoming north 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. North northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

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