Commissioners drop burn ban after weekend storms ease dry conditions

Weekend storms dropped as much as eight inches of rain in parts of Garvin County, prompting county commissioners to rescind a countywide burn ban Monday.Oklahoma Mesonet sites at Pauls Valley and Byars have measured 8.02 inches and 5.49 inches of rain, respectively, over the last 10 days.Severe storms, some triggering tornado warnings, moved through the county overnight Saturday i...

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