Altus, Okla._If you hear the sirens sounding in Altus Wednesday morning, don't worry. Altus Air Force Base will be conducting a severe weather exercise.
The 97th Air Mobility Wing will start the test at 8 a.m. Residents on base or nearby can expect to hear the warning sirens, as well as broadcasted alerts and radio messages.
During the beginning of the test, gates will close for inbound and outbound traffic for about 30 minutes.
Once the test is complete and given the "all clear", the base will resume normal operations.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:54 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:54:57 GMT
MOORE, Okla. (AP) - Television footage shows flattened buildings and fires after a mile-wide tornado moved through the Oklahoma City area. Video showed homes and buildings in Moore, Okla., were reduced
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school. At least 37 people were reported killed.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:50:29 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is assuring Oklahoma's governor that the Obama administration will provide all possible help to the state after a massive tornado tore
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is assuring Oklahoma's governor that the Obama administration will provide all possible help to the state after a massive tornado tore through the Oklahoma City suburbs.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:20 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:20:15 GMT
FORT SILL Okla_ Families at Fort Sill have a whole lot to look forward to with the opening of a new community center. It's the first of three centers to be opened on post. The long-awaited final product
Families at Fort Sill have a whole lot to look forward to with the opening of a new community center.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:13:25 GMT
LAWTON Okla_ An Oklahoma group is hoping second time is the charm for a petition. They hope they can drive voters in Oklahoma to decide whether to have wine sold in grocery stores. The plan is promoted
An Oklahoma group is hoping second time is the charm for a petition. They hope they can drive voters in Oklahoma to decide whether to have wine sold in grocery stores.
Monday, May 20 2013 4:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:51:22 GMT
ALTUS Okla_ Altus' Chief of Operations, Robert Stephenson has resigned. He said he was tired of being called "a liar". In a recording of his resignation announcement from last Thursday that 7News was able
Altus' Chief of Operations, Robert Stephenson has resigned.
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