Massive tornadoes rip through Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has offered his prayers for the , destroying homes and leaving entire towns on edge as millions across four states are issued urgent warning
- Apr 24
- 2 min read
Source: Daily Mail
Massive tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma on Thursday night, flattening homes, lifting cars and leaving residents on edge as millions of people across four states remained under tornado warnings.
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado formed over the town of Braman in Kay County, Oklahoma near the Kansas border at around 7.30pm on Thursday. The town was already without power at the time, which prevented the sirens from sounding as the tornado entered town, officials said.
'TAKE COVER NOW!' the National Weather Service warned online. 'Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. 'If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.'
Enid emergency management officials said about a dozen people were injured in the storm, but there were no known fatalities.
INTEGRIS Health Enid Hospital also reported that one individual was admitted to the medical center with lacerations on his leg after a wall fell during the tornado.
Shocking videos shared online showed the swirling black vortex lifting up debris from the streets as dark clouds filled the sky.
KOCO News Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane said the tornado over Enid, which he was tracking live on air, is 'the strongest storm we have seen in a very long time here in Oklahoma.'
Behind him, video showed the storm ranging and leaving houses in ruins in its wake.
'Oh, is that a house that was just hit?' Lane said as he watched the tornado rage on. 'Oh my goodness.'
The sight left Lane momentarily speechless, as he was seen holding his fist up to his mouth.
'OK yeah, that house is flattened - that house is completely flattened,' he then said as he regained his composure, noting that the tornado was 'getting bigger and bigger and bigger right now.'
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has offered his prayers for the Enid community, which he said 'has been severely impacted by tonight's tornado.'
'I have spoken with Enid’s local leaders and will continue working with them as they assess the damage and identify needs,' he said in a statement.
'My prayers are with everyone on Vance Air Force Base and the surrounding neighborhood, and I am asking God to bring healing and comfort in the days ahead.'
In the meantime, the American Red Cross said it is providing disaster assistance to those affected by the storm.
Insane Aerial Footage of the Tornado That Slammed Into Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma
