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ALERT

Weather Alert

...The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood Advisory
for the following rivers in Oklahoma...

Canadian River near Mustang affecting Canadian, Grady, McClain and
Cleveland Counties.

Canadian River at Norman affecting Cleveland and McClain Counties.

For the Upper Canadian River...including Taloga, Bridgeport, Mustang,
Norman, Purcell, Calvin...elevated river levels are forecast.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 800 PM CDT.

&&

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Canadian River at Norman.

* WHEN...From this morning to Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 94.0 feet, Shallow flooding of low-lying areas occurs
near the river on the Cleveland-McClain County border from near
Moore and at Norman... to areas near Noble.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 85.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 94.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 93.6 feet
tomorrow evening.
- Action stage is 93.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 94.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Weather Alert

...The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood Advisory
for the following rivers in Oklahoma...

Canadian River near Mustang affecting Canadian, Grady, McClain and
Cleveland Counties.

Canadian River at Norman affecting Cleveland and McClain Counties.

For the Upper Canadian River...including Taloga, Bridgeport, Mustang,
Norman, Purcell, Calvin...elevated river levels are forecast.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 800 PM CDT.

&&

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Canadian River near Mustang.

* WHEN...From this morning to late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Shallow flooding of low-lying areas occurs
near the river on the Canadian-Grady County border from near Union
City and Minco... to the areas near Tuttle and Mustang. Sandpits...
agricultural lands... and low-lying local roads are the areas most
affected along the Canadian River.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.9 feet
early Friday morning.
- Action stage is 21.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Weather Alert

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Cleveland County in central Oklahoma...
Northern Grady County in central Oklahoma...
Northwestern McClain County in central Oklahoma...

* Until 1045 AM CDT.

* At 749 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Southwestern Oklahoma City, Norman, Moore, Chickasha, Newcastle,
Blanchard, Tuttle, Goldsby, Union City, Minco, Verden, Amber,
Bridge Creek, Pocasset, Norge, Middleberg, Tabler, Stanley Draper
Lake, southwestern Lake Thunderbird and Ninnekah.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&


FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

Weather Alert

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern Cleveland County in central Oklahoma...
Northeastern Grady County in central Oklahoma...
Northwestern McClain County in central Oklahoma...
Eastern Oklahoma County in central Oklahoma...

* WHEN...Until 1000 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 644 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Southeastern Oklahoma City, Norman, southeastern Edmond, Moore,
Midwest City, Newcastle, Blanchard, Choctaw, Noble, Tuttle,
Harrah, Jones, Nicoma Park, Goldsby, Luther, Amber, Bridge Creek,
Stanley Draper Lake, northwestern Lake Thunderbird and Stella.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

Weather Alert

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Eastern Canadian County in central Oklahoma...
Northwestern Cleveland County in central Oklahoma...
Southeastern Kingfisher County in central Oklahoma...
Southwestern Logan County in central Oklahoma...
Oklahoma County in central Oklahoma...

* Until 930 AM CDT.

* At 613 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Oklahoma City, western Norman, Edmond, Moore, Midwest City, Del
City, El Reno, Guthrie, Newcastle, Yukon, Bethany, Mustang,
Choctaw, Warr Acres, The Village, Tuttle, Piedmont, Spencer,
Nichols Hills and Jones.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&


FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

Weather Alert

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Oklahoma, including the following counties,
Alfalfa, Beckham, Blaine, Caddo, Canadian, Cleveland, Comanche,
Custer, Dewey, Ellis, Garfield, Grady, Grant, Greer, Harmon,
Jackson, Kay, Kingfisher, Kiowa, Lincoln, Logan, Major, McClain,
Noble, Oklahoma, Payne, Roger Mills, Tillman, Washita, Woods and
Woodward and northern Texas, including the following counties,
Baylor, Foard, Hardeman, Knox and Wilbarger.

* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT Wednesday through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected from
early Wednesday through Thursday morning. Storms will include
very heavy rainfall rates. Widespread rainfall amounts of 1-3
inches are likely, and a few locations will see totals as high as
5 inches.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

Weekend roundup: Campus Corner's first art crawl, Free Comic Book Day, more

Capstone

Visitors look at the 2017 senior capstone exhibition. The annual OU School of Visual Arts senior capstone exhibition opens with a complimentary public reception at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 6. 

 Photo provided by the School of Visual Arts

This coming weekend marks the last of the semester. If you’re staying in town, take a study break and spend it keeping up with the local community. Here are several events happening in Norman this weekend:

1. You don’t have to go far to experience local art and support education. Campus Corner’s first art crawl, Spaced Out, starts at 6 p.m. Friday, May 4. The event will benefit Kennedy Elementary.

More information can be found here.

2. Bridges of Norman, a non-profit organization that provides wrap-around services to help homeless high school students, will host a community yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m Saturday, May 5 at Norman North High School.

More information on the event can be found here.

3. Free Comic Book Day starts at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 5. Vintage Stock will participate and hand out free comics while supplies last. The store will also have a sale on all of its used comics. Additionally, local shops Speeding Bullet Comics and Wizard's Asylum will have events centered around the day.

More information can be found here.

4. The May Fair Arts Festival is a two-day event, hosted at Andrews Park on Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6. The festival will host handcrafted goods, free kids activities and interaction with local artists.

More information can be found here.

5. The School of Visual Arts graduating class of 2018 is presenting its capstone exhibition, "Six Hundred Days." The name is based on students’ journeys from the first day of freshman year to the final steps before graduation and the projects will conclude their time here. It is free and open to the public.

More information on the exhibition can be found here.