JUST IN: Oklahoma Hit With Two Severe Tornadoes

Oklahoma Hit With Two Severe Tornadoes - GlobalCurrent24.com
International News On The Tornadoes Happening In The US – Oklahoma Hit With Two Severe Tornadoes.
A large portion of Oklahoma saw thunderstorms on Saturday, including four tornado-producing storms that passed into the Oklahoma City metro region after nightfall.
The Norman Music Festival and Festival of the Arts cancelled their separate activities long before the storms hit. Many high school proms in the vicinity were also cancelled ahead of time due to inclement weather.
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Damage has been recorded in Ardmore and at the Riverwind Casino in Norman.
To get the most up-to-date information, watch live weather broadcasts. Tornadoes and floods will continue to be a hazard in certain portions of Oklahoma throughout the evening. Meteorologists from the National Weather Service and News9 reported a tornado passing near Norman Saturday evening. There were no initial reports of damage other than felled trees.
A tornado warning has been issued for Cleveland and Oklahoma counties until 10:30 p.m. The warning covers locations east of Midwest City, as well as Choctaw and Harrah. Severe storms will persist, with tornadoes posing a threat to the Oklahoma City metro region throughout the evening.
A tornado warning has been issued for McClain and Cleveland counties. Norman, Newcastle, and Moore are among those affected by the warning.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for McClain and Grady counties in southern Oklahoma. Dibble, Blanchard, and Washington are all affected.
News9 Chief Meteorologist David Payne said there was some radar indications of debris in the air. The storm is mainly traveling north-northeast towards Newcastle, Goldsby, and Noble.
According to the Public Service Company of Oklahoma’s outage map, over 1,000 utility customers in Lawton have lost power due to a hazardous thunderstorm.
Approximately 158 OG&E customers throughout the state were suffering an outage. The National Weather Service extended the tornado watch for central and eastern Oklahoma until 3 a.m. The NWS defines tornado watches as alerts to keep prepared and ready to act. They imply that tornadoes are conceivable and that meteorological conditions “favor thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes.”
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a tornado warning for Comanche, Cotton, and Stephens counties in southwest Oklahoma. Walters and Duncan are among the cities along the storm track. The storm is traveling northeast. The tornado warning will remain current until at least 8 p.m.
Damages From The Tornadoes
According to the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management, damage has already been documented in many counties:
- In Garfield County, two residences near Hillsdale were destroyed.
- Many trees were damaged or downed in Grant County.
- Kay County Emergency Management stated that three or four structures were damaged, with electricity poles and trees fallen. The storm also allegedly resulted in two automobile accidents.
- Payne County Emergency Management reported damage to trees and structures near Lone Chimney.
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