🌱 How a Newcastle-area EF5 tornado reshaped our understanding of storm risk

Good day Newcastle! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Newcastle-area EF5 tornado reshaped our understanding of storm risk

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Increasingly windy, temps: high: 88, low: 69.
• Friday: Becoming windier and hot, with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Tracking the Whirlwind: Mapping tornados using GIS (gpsworld.com) — A devastating EF5 tornado that first touched down northwest of Newcastle in 2013 anchors this deep dive into how modern GIS and radar tools track tornado paths and human impact. The story blends one survivor’s experience with clear explanations of tornado physics, risk mapping, and how geospatial data helps emergency planners better protect communities in Tornado Alley.
   

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📸 Around Newcastle

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Senior Day @ Elementary
  Norman , OK 73069
  7:50 am
• Chromebook Check ins Freshman
  Mustang High School Mustang, OK 73064
  8:00 am
• Softball Tryouts
  Mustang Middle School Mustang, OK 73064
  4:00 pm
• Football Spring Prep
  Mustang Middle School Mustang, OK 73064
  4:00 pm
• Senior Day @ Middle School
  Norman , OK 73069
  4:15 pm
• Terra Verde Discovery School
  Sharp Concert Hall
  7:00 pm
• NHS Senior Recognition
  Norman Nancy O'Brian - Clinton Theater
  7:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• 5th Grade Chromebook & Charger Return Day
  Canyon Ridge Intermediate Mustang, OK 73064
• Dodgeball Tournament
  Canyon Ridge Intermediate Mustang, OK 73064
• Chromebook Check ins Sophomores
  Mustang High School Mustang, OK 73064
  8:00 am
• 5th grade GRIT Assembly
  Meadow Brook Intermediate Cafeteria
  8:00 am
• Leadership Code Luncheon
  Canyon Ridge Intermediate Mustang, OK 73064
  11:15 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• RB American Group posted a job opening for Team Member in Newcastle. Apply here.
• Take 5 Oil Change posted a job opening for Oil Change Team Member - Shop#611 - 840 NW 32nd St in Newcastle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newcastle here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Moore

• Dunkin' honoring graduates with sweet treat (okcfox.com)
• Ryno Built's 2025 Toyota 4Runner Is Ready for Any Overland Adventure (treadmagazine.com)

Tuttle

• Huskies in position to roll to 19th state championship, Lathrop dominant in 4A (golfoklahoma.org)

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Ok Newcastle! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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