The Oklahoman

newsok.com — The storms developed in western Oklahoma in the late afternoon and are expected to hit central Oklahoma about 8:30 or 9 p.m., said Ken Gallant of the weather service. "The initial threat has been in western Oklahoma, but as the night wears on, that will gradually shift to the central part of state," Gallant said.

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newsok.com — A tornado watch covering much of the state had expired by about 11 p.m., though a severe thunderstorm watch was expected to remain in place south and northeast of the metropolitan area, including Cleveland County, until 3 a.m. More severe weather is possible Sunday afternoon in central and eastern Oklahoma, said John Pike, a spokesman for the National Weather Service, Norman.

newsok.com — Kendrick Perkins sat down for his season-ending interview with reporters Thursday and was told, to his surprise, that he was sweating. "Well I just left out of Sam's office so I might be sweating," Perkins said of his exit interview with Thunder general manager Sam Presti.

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newsok.com — The Thunder for next season has committed $66.119 million in salary. And that's for 10 players. No Kevin Martin, no Derek Fisher, no DeAndre Liggins and no rookie gleaned from a lottery pick. So don't expect a splashy free agent signing come July. Or even a ripple.

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newsok.com — We decided we could no longer wait for PSO to file the plan and wrote a letter to express our office's concerns about the lack of information, which could negatively affect utility consumers." Diane Clay, Spokeswoman for Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt But Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality officials said the hearing will proceed as planned at 1 p.m.

newsok.com — "That's a psychological barrier," he said. "Our customers hate it. We hate it. Gasoline is the most highly watched retail price in the world. There's hardly anybody who doesn't know what local prices are every day." Ballard owns the Varsity Valero and Guzzlers convenience stores in Purcell.

newsok.com — 8:15 p.m. The weather service is reporting a developing storm near El Reno in Canadian County may have 45 to 50 mile per hour wind gusts. About 7:45 p.m., a cluster of severe storms moved over Kiowa, Washita and Caddo counties. The storms are being monitored to see whether they get stronger, the weather service reports.

newsok.com — TOP FIVE MOMENTS 1. Russell Westbrook injury (April 24, 2013): Game 2 in the opening round of the Western Conference playoffs. Thunder All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook, who had missed a game in the NBA, college or high school, suffers a torn lateral meniscus in his right knee when he collides with Houston guard Patrick Beverley, who steps in front of Westbrook and swipes at the ball as Westbrook is calling timeout.

newsok.com — Four questions for five writers, recapping OKC's recently completed 2012-13 season and looking ahead: 1. This was a ______ season for the Thunder. Darnell Mayberry (beat writer) - Successful regular season.

newsok.com — Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops thought the NCAA's decision to deregulate many of its college football recruiting rules was made in haste. "Seemed like they were just ready to, in other words, 'Let's take it out of the NCAA and our compliance hands, and let's have no regulation,'" Stoops said.

newsok.com — 681: Total blocks the last three seasons for Serge Ibaka, who has led the league each year. Dwight Howard is next with 488. 439: Consecutive games played for Russell Westbrook before suffering a knee injury April 24 in Game 2 against Houston. 113: Consecutive home sellouts - 88 in the regular season; 25 in the postseason.

newsok.com — WASHINGTON - The Energy Department on Friday conditionally approved a Texas company's proposal to export liquefied natural gas, only the second such project allowed to move forward amid a production boom that has led to glut of domestic natural gas. The action would allow Freeport LNG Expansion L.P.