Team Coverage: Severe weather coverage in Oklahoma
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Update 4:50 p.m.
There are thousands without power, and crews are out working to restore service as soon as possible.
The Harrah tornado has been confirmed as an EF-3 according to Chief Meteorologist Mike Morgan.
Update: 4: 22 p.m.
Officials say that at least 39 structures were destroyed.
There are now 11 reported injuries.
The Governor spoke earlier and said at least 100 homes have been damaged statewide.
Stitt did declare a state of emergency for 6 Oklahoma counties.
Update: 3:40 p.m.
Governor Stitt says be mindful of storms headed your way. Take precautions and have more than one way to receive severe weather notifications.
Report any damage to Damage.ok.gov
The Governor is touring parts of the damage area Sunday evening.
Stitt also said he is hopeful crews will restore power before Tuesday's General Elections.
Original Story:
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — After overnight storms produced multiple tornadoes throughout Central Oklahoma, Governor Kevin Stitt spoke on the damage that was left behind.
Reports from Oklahoma City Emergency Management say more than 10 homes and structures were damaged near SE 89th and Sooner Road, including 44th and Triple X Road.
The Oklahoma Heart Hospital South was also damaged with powerlines down in the area.
Four homes and several barns were also damaged by the storms, including numerous power poles and trees, according to the Garvin County Emergency Management.
Multiple power poles were down with debris blocking the roadways in Stephens County. Emergency Management says at least one home had roof damage and an RV was overturned.
Other areas of damage include Lincoln County with multiple damaged structures in the southwest part of the county. Power lines were down in Tulsa County, including a house fire that was caused by a lightning strike.
Damage assessment is ongoing as Oklahoma prepares for another day of severe weather.