A powerful tornado and severe thunderstorm swept through the Oklahoma City area early Sunday, bringing down trees, flipping vehicles, and cutting power to tens of thousands of residents. The storm left more than 53,000 customers without electricity, according to PowerOutage.us, as weather agencies and local news outlets reported widespread damage but no immediate injuries.
KOCO-TV reported scenes of chaos in one neighborhood, where large branches littered the streets and at least one car was overturned by the force of the winds. The National Weather Service (NWS) had issued a tornado watch for the region early Sunday morning, with a warning that a severe thunderstorm with a tornado was moving across eastern Oklahoma City, heading toward Midwest City and the nearby Tinker Air Force Base. Around 1:30 a.m., the NWS office in Norman took to social media to urge anyone in the storm’s path to “take cover immediately.”
The powerful storm came swiftly and without significant warning, highlighting the unpredictability of severe weather systems in the region. Local authorities and emergency crews are still assessing the full extent of the damage, with restoration efforts underway for those affected by power outages. As the community works to recover, residents are reminded to remain vigilant and prepared, as conditions this time of year can change rapidly.
Sources for this article include: The Associated Press, KOCO-TV, National Weather Service, PowerOutage.us.
