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ALERT

Weather Alert

...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Northeastern Cleveland County in central Oklahoma...
Pottawatomie County in central Oklahoma...
Pontotoc County in east central Oklahoma...
Seminole County in east central Oklahoma...

* WHEN...Until 245 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 201 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 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, southeastern Norman, Shawnee, Ada,
Seminole, Tecumseh, McLoud, Wewoka, Pink, Konawa, Byng, Maud,
Earlsboro, Stonewall, Bowlegs, Francis, Johnson, Fitzhugh, St.
Louis and Sasakwa.
- 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 especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

Weather Alert

...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...

Canadian River at Purcell affecting Cleveland, McClain and
Pottawatomie Counties.

For the Upper Canadian River...including Purcell...elevated river
levels are forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 200 PM CDT.

&&

...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Canadian River at Purcell.

* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Shallow flooding of low-lying areas occurs
near the river on the Cleveland-McClain County border from near
Noble... to areas south of Purcell and Lexington.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 5.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.9 feet
tomorrow morning.
- Action stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...

Canadian River at Norman affecting Cleveland and McClain Counties.

For the Upper Canadian River...including Norman...Moderate flooding
is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 200 PM CDT.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Canadian River at Norman.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 97.0 feet, Flooding to depths of 3 feet occurs over
areas along and near the river on the Cleveland-McClain County
border from near Moore and Norman... to areas near Noble.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 88.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 94.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 97.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It
will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 94.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 96.7
feet on 03/17/1998.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...

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

For the Upper Canadian River...including Mustang...Minor flooding is
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 200 PM CDT.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Canadian River near Mustang.

* WHEN...From this morning to Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Overflows depths of 2 feet or more occur
along the river on the Canadian-Grady County border from near U.S.
Highway 81 between Union City and Minco... downstream 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 1:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
morning to a crest of 23.9 feet this evening. It will then fall
below flood stage early Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6
feet on 05/22/2019.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Weather Alert

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT 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,
Cotton, Custer, Dewey, Garfield, Garvin, Grady, Grant, Greer,
Harmon, Jackson, Kay, Kingfisher, Kiowa, Lincoln, Logan, Major,
McClain, Noble, Oklahoma, Payne, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Roger
Mills, Seminole, Stephens, Tillman and Washita and northern Texas,
including the following counties, Baylor, Foard, Hardeman, Knox and
Wilbarger.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will continue
through Thursday morning. Storms will include very heavy rainfall
rates. Widespread additional rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches are
likely, and a few locations will see additional rainfall of up 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.

&&
Alert

OU football: Sooners offensive tackle Anton Harrison declares for NFL draft

Anton Harrison and Eric Gray

Junior offensive lineman Anton Harrison and senior running back Eric Gray during the game against Iowa State in Ames, Iowa, on Oct. 29.

 Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Oklahoma offensive tackle Anton Harrison declared for the NFL draft on Wednesday. The junior announced the move via Twitter.

Harrison made 24 starts for the Sooners the past two seasons and contributed frequently as a freshman. He was an All-Big 12 first-team selection this season.

The 6-foot-5, 315-pound lineman was the No. 30-ranked draft prospect by Pro Football Focus' Michael Renner on Nov. 28.

Harrison is from Washington, D.C, and was a four-star recruit in the 2020 class, according to 247Sports' Composite rankings. He chose OU over the likes of Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State and Florida State.

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