KAUZ-TV: NewsChannel 6 Now | Wichita Falls, TXSkywarn 6 Storm Week 2012

Skywarn 6 Storm Week 2012: Social Media in Storms Video included

In this digital age, more and more americans are getting breaking news through the internet and social media. Recently, the National Weather Service decided to use this inexpensive resource to keep americans ahead of the storm.

Skywarn 6 Storm Week 2012: Ignoring Warnings Video included

The severe storm season is knocking on Texoma's door, but decades have passed since our last major weather tragedy.

  • Thursday, February 24 2011 11:49 AM EST2011-02-24 16:49:14 GMT
    Wildfires are just as destructive and dangerous as any other type of severe weather. Meteorologist Matt Posgai explains how the relationship between storms and wildfires is closer than you might think.

  • Monday, February 21 2011 2:57 PM EST2011-02-21 19:57:02 GMT
    Have you ever wondered how Tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings are issued?  And how do the Skywarn 6 Meteorologists work behind the scenes to give you vital severe weather information?

  • Tuesday, February 22 2011 2:51 PM EST2011-02-22 19:51:22 GMT
    In 1964, a tornado ripped right through Sheppard Air Force Base and destroyed everything in its path. Today, airmen at Sheppard train extensively to deal with just this kind of situation.

  • Wednesday, February 23 2011 11:19 AM EST2011-02-23 16:19:05 GMT
    Severe weather can happen at anytime. That's why it's important to have a plan of action. It's especially important for kids at home and at school. Find out what there plan is coming up in the Skywarn 6 storm week.

  • Thursday, February 24 2011 12:10 PM EST2011-02-24 17:10:23 GMT
    Skywarn 6 certified broadcast meteorologist Ben Walnick recently made the trip down highway 82 to Texas Tech University to find out the latest research being done on tornadoes.
Fire Storm Slide Show

TERRIBLE TUESDAY Video included

April 10, 1979, the most notable of all tornadoes that ripped through the Red River Valley took dozens of lives in Texoma, on the day commonly called, "Terrible Tuesday."

Storm Week 2010: Storm Safety and Storm Shelters

Early warning can make all the difference in the world, but you can't always count on it.

Storm Week 2010: Tornado Myths - True or False

There are a lot of myths floating around out there about tornadoes, lets bust some of these myths right now! 

Storm Week 2010: Kids and Severe Weather

The main threat for severe weather across Texoma may be in the spring, but schools are always preparing for the worst.

Storm Week 2010: Killer Winds in Texoma

Storm season is a dangerous time to be a Texoman.  Learn how storms form and the warning signs that you could be in danger.

Water Restrictions

Current Cities Reporting Conservation Measures

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