Editing Edmond, Oklahoma (section)

==Geography==
Edmond is located just north of Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|87.9|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|2.8|sqmi|km2|abbr=on}} (3.19%) are covered by water. [[Arcadia Lake (Oklahoma)|Arcadia Lake]] on the east side of the city, a fishing spot for the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, contains bluegill, channel catfish, blue catfish, and largemouth bass.<ref>[http://edmondok.com/index.aspx?nid=338 Arcadia Lake], City of Edmond. (accessed October 1, 2013)</ref> Twin Bridges Lake is a second lake in the city.

Edmond lies in the Sandstone Hills region of Central Oklahoma, known for hills, blackjack oak, and post oak.<ref>[http://www.netstate.com/states/geography/ok_geography.htm Oklahoma Geography], NetState.com. (accessed October 1, 2013)</ref> The city falls into an ecological region known as the [[Cross Timbers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=ftp://ftp.epa.gov/wed/ecoregions/ok/ok_front.pdf|title=Ecoregions of Oklahoma|access-date=October 1, 2013}}{{Dead link|date=December 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

===Climate===
Edmond has a [[humid subtropical climate]] with frequent variations in weather during part of the year and consistently hot summers. Prolonged and severe droughts often lead to wildfires, and heavy rainfall often leads to flash flooding and flooding. Consistent winds, usually from the south or south-southeast during the summer, help temper the hotter weather. Consistent northerly winds during the winter can intensify cold periods. Severe [[ice storm]]s and [[snowstorm]]s happen sporadically during the winter.

The city is subject to frequent and severe tornadoes and hailstorms, thus is located in the so-called [[Tornado Alley]]. The Oklahoma City metropolitan area is one of the most tornado-prone areas in the world.