NWS Norman News

Spring/Summer 2008 Newletter Is Now Available (8/28/2008 3:00 pm CDT) The Spring/Summer 2008 edition of the Southern Plains Cyclone, a newsletter published by the NWS Norman staff, is now available.  The latest newletter can be found through the Southern Plains Cyclone web page.

Weather History for September 8 Severe thunderstorms affected central and southern Oklahoma on September 8, 1984. They brought hail as large as baseballs and winds up to 80 mph to the Paoli area, in Garvin County. Six barns were destroyed around Paoli, and damage was estimated at $200,000. Rosedale, in McClain County, also had 80 mph winds, combined with hail up to softball size. North and east side windows were broken out of most homes in the area and damage was estimated at $100,000.

Learn more about the weather history for Oklahoma and western north Texas here.