Tornado Outbreak in Oklahoma City Causes Widespread Damage

Multiple Tornadoes Touch Down, Leaving Path of Destruction

Storm System Originated in Texas, Bringing Damaging Winds and Hail

A severe weather outbreak in Oklahoma City on Monday has resulted in widespread damage across the city, with multiple tornadoes reported touching down in the metropolitan area.

The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed at least three tornadoes in the Oklahoma City area, with winds estimated up to 130 miles per hour. The tornadoes caused extensive damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure, knocking down power lines and uprooting trees.

The storm system that brought the tornadoes originated in Texas and moved across Oklahoma during the evening hours, bringing heavy rain, hail, and damaging winds. The NWS issued multiple tornado warnings for the Oklahoma City area, urging residents to take shelter.

Emergency responders are currently on the scene, assessing the extent of the damage and providing assistance to those affected by the tornado. No fatalities have been reported at this time, but numerous injuries have been reported.

The Oklahoma City area is no stranger to tornadoes, but the severity of this outbreak is unusual. The NWS notes that the last time a tornado of this magnitude hit Oklahoma City was in 2013.

The NWS is urging residents to remain vigilant and be prepared for further severe weather, including the possibility of additional tornadoes or flash flooding. Residents are encouraged to monitor local weather forecasts and heed any warnings issued by the NWS.