We have a brand new updated website! Click here to check it out!

Storms, Scattered Tornadoes Hit US Midsection; Cause Damage

File Image
File Image

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A powerful storm system stretching from Texas to Minnesota raked the nation’s midsection Sunday after kicking up damaging tornadoes in Oklahoma and heavy wind and rain elsewhere.

There were no immediate reports of any deaths or injuries.

Tornadoes touched down Saturday in Oklahoma near the towns of Elmer and Tipton, said National Weather Service forecaster Daryl Williams. He says another tornado touched down near Elk City along Interstate 40. Authorities say yet another tornado reportedly touched down late Saturday northeast of Tulsa as storms moved off into neighboring Missouri.

Oklahoma emergency officials say they also received reports of damage Saturday to homes and businesses and significant damage to power lines. Rain and winds were also moving overnight across parts of Texas, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Arkansas and other states.

Copyright Eagle Radio | FCC Public Files | EEO Public File