Intense storms have battered areas of Oklahoma, with movies posted on-line showing considerable problems soon after tornados and substantial winds ripped by way of parts of the state overnight.

The Nationwide Climate Services (NWS) has noted numerous large tornadoes hitting the southern point out, with the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Administration reporting accidents, hurt to house and downed power traces in some locations.

A single video clip, posted on X by user Dr.Duet, demonstrates a massive tornado accompanied by lightning travelling more than Sulphur town in Murray County. Other clips show in depth destruction to structures and vehicles.

This is a breaking news tale and will be up-to-date.

An picture of a tornado above Oklahoma Town on May perhaps 19, 2013. The point out has been strike by quite a few highly effective tornados this weekend.

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