Stay Weather Aware with ODOT

Oklahoma is a state where severe weather can occur just about any time of the year and it can quickly change. Being weather aware while traveling Oklahoma’s highways could save your life. Flooding, wildfires, severe thunderstorms, hail, and tornadoes are among some of the severe weather you may encounter in Oklahoma. Before you travel, check the weather online (resources below) or via local television or radio stations.

• Weather.gov

• NOOA.gov/weather

• Mesonet.org

CITY POLICE

Quapaw (918) 674-2516
Commerce (918) 675-4373
Miami (918) 542-5585
Afton (918) 257-4744
Vinita (918) 256-6414
Chelsea (918) 789-3533
Claremore (918) 341-1212
Catoosa (918) 266-2424
Tulsa (918) 596-9222
Sapulpa (918) 224-3862
Kellyville (918) 247-6103
Bristow (918) 367-2252
Depew (918) 324-5060
Stroud (918) 968-2733
Davenport (918) 377-2911
Chandler (405) 258-1460
Wellston (405) 356-2476

You should also check road conditions before you travel in case of inclement weather.

Drive Oklahoma mobile app: (Available in Apple App Store & Google Play Store) This one-stop shop app puts all of Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s (ODOT's) online travel tools in one place to make it easier for users to check conditions before leaving for their destination.

Online: okroads.org

Facebook & Twitter: Follow @OKDOT

Phone: (Toll Free) 1-844-4OK-HWYS (465-4997)

The best way to avoid being caught in a tornado or severe thunderstorm is to stay informed about the weather. Remember these basic guidelines during a tornado:

GET IN - get as far inside a strong building as you can, away from doors and windows.

GET DOWN - get to the lowest floor.

COVER UP - use whatever you can to protect yourself from flying or falling debris.

If you are caught in your vehicle during a tornado, find shelter in a building if possible. If a building is not available, get out of your vehicle and find the lowest level of shelter such as a ditch or ravine. Protect your head and neck with your hands. However, be sure to watch for rising water if taking shelter in a ditch or ravine.

Do not take shelter under overpasses or bridges. The wind from a tornado can accelerate as it blows through the underpass, likely sweeping everything away.

Don’t try to outrun a storm. Heavy winds may cause a loss of control of the vehicle. Motorists are advised to get off the road as quickly and safely as they can.

If you spot a tornado moving in your direction use the 90-degree rule. That means driving away from the tornado at a 90-degree angle or in a different direction from the tornado's path. If the tornado is headed right toward you, don’t stay in your car.

Learn more driving safety tips at oklahoma.gov/odot/travel

LAW ENFORCEMENT NUMBERS - DIAL 911 FOR EMERGENCY
We hope your trip on Route 66 goes smoothly, but if you run into bumps along the way, it’s good to know where to turn for help.

OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL - Dial *55

Delaware, Ottawa and Craig Counties
Troop L (918) 256-3388
Rogers, Tulsa and Creek Counties
Troop B (918) 627-3881
Lincoln, Oklahoma and Canadian Counties
Troop A (405) 686-9105

Blaine County
Troop J (580) 234-6147
Caddo County
Troop G (580) 353-0783
Washita, Custer, and Beckham Counties
Troop H (580) 323-2424

Luther (405) 277-3500
Arcadia (405) 396-2899
Edmond (405) 359-4420
Oklahoma City (405) 297-1000
Warr Acres (405) 789-3329
Bethany (405) 789-2323
Yukon (405) 354-2553
El Reno (405) 262-6941
Calumet (405) 893-2323
Geary (405) 884-2167
Hinton (405) 542-3244
Hydro (405) 663-2242
Weatherford (580) 772-7791
Clinton (580) 323-2323
Canute (580) 472-3134
Elk City (580) 225-1212
Sayre (580) 928-2122
Erick (580) 526-3924