Why Do We Have More Severe Weather During The Spring?

In the Spring in Texoma, warm clear days, can turn stormy and violent in a matter of hours. Sunshine can be replaced by thunder and lightning, hail, high wind, or tornadoes.

Why is March through... Read more »

Watch or Warning: What's The Difference?

In the spring we see so many weather alerts. We're bombarded by watches and warnings. It's hard to keep it all straight. But there is a difference between the time to be cautious and the time to... Read more »

How Do Thunderstorms Form?

Here in Texoma the springtime weather provides all the elements needed for thunderstorms. Gusty south winds in the spring bring in moisture from the gulf of mexico. Moisture is needed for clouds and... Read more »

How Do Tornadoes Form?

Some days everything is just right for tornadoes. All of the elements can be in place for thunderstorms to form, but one very important ingredient must be added for tornadoes to form.  That ingredient... Read more »

How Does Hail Form?

Tornados aren't the only hazards associated with thunderstorms. Hail, flash floods and lightning can all be deadly. Hail forms as small objects like ice pellets, water droplets or even insects are circulated... Read more »

What Is Flash Flooding?

While hail can cause lots of damage, one of the most deadly products of thunderstorms is flash flooding. In fact, flash floods are now the number one weather-related killer in the United States. Rainfall... Read more »

What Is Lightning?

Lightning is probably the most common element of a thunderstorm. After all, you can't have thunder without lightning.  Electricity is all around us, and a thundercloud, like a battery, has positive... Read more »

Where Do I Go In Case Of Severe Weather?

If you find yourself in the path of a tornado, the most important decision you can make is where to take shelter.  The best option is underground, or in a basement or storm cellar.  A plan... Read more »

Is a NOAA Weather Radio a Good Investment?

Battery powered information sources can be life savers during severe weather. Here at NewsChannel 6 we're commited to providing you with the latest and most precise severe weather information available.... Read more »

Weather Myths

Here are a few common myths to keep in mind when severe weather approaches. Read more »

Get the Facts. Not the Hype.