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Ahead of the Storm

Oklahoma's weather can be unpredictable, but News 9 has the largest team of stormtrackers in the country and a million-watt radar to help keep your family safe. Tune in as David Payne, Lacey Swope and the Oklahoma Weather Experts help you get ready for this year's severe weather season.

News 9's David Payne and Jim Gardner return to Sulphur to see recovery from 2024 tornado

News 9's David Payne and Jim Gardner return to Sulphur to see recovery from 2024 tornado

Bella Roddy In 2024, Oklahoma recorded a historic 152 tornadoes statewide. One of the hardest-hit areas was Sulphur, where several historic brick buildings, some over a century old, were reduced to rubble. A year later, News 9’s Chief Meteorologist David Payne and Sky News 9 pilot Jim Gardner returned to Sulphur to witness the town's ongoing recovery efforts.

News 9's Jed Castles: Field Meteorologist

News 9's Jed Castles: Field Meteorologist

Bella Roddy Castles made his debut as a field meteorologist in March, providing live coverage of the dangerous wildfires that spread across Oklahoma.

Q&A: News 9's Megan Gold talks severe weather, Miss Oklahoma & her mission

Q&A: News 9's Megan Gold talks severe weather, Miss Oklahoma & her mission

Bella Roddy From the spotlight of the Miss Oklahoma stage to the high-energy world of meteorology, News 9's newest meteorologist Megan Gold shares how her passions for weather, public speaking, and inspiring the next generation have shaped her career and life.

Inside the vortex: How a 3D-printed drone captures unprecedented data

Inside the vortex: How a 3D-printed drone captures unprecedented data

Bella Roddy Fox and his specialized team of meteorologists, engineers, and pilots tested the capabilities of a drone designed to survive extreme wind conditions. The project, which started as an experimental collaboration, resulted in a groundbreaking achievement.

Revisiting Sulphur: 1 year after devastating tornado

Revisiting Sulphur: 1 year after devastating tornado

Bella Roddy Nearly a year after an EF-3 tornado tore through downtown Sulphur, signs of destruction remain, but so do signs of resilience. Business owners and city leaders are working to rebuild what was lost on April 27, 2024, when 35 tornadoes touched down across Oklahoma, making it the worst outbreak of the year.

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Oklahoma's Own Original: Ahead of The Storm
News 9 Watch Oklahoma's Own Original: Ahead of The Storm as we gear up for spring of 2025.

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