Early Sunday tornados damage hundreds of structures
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- Nov 04, 2024
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The Oklahoman
Editor's note: This article was for Sunday's severe weather. Please click on the following link for the latest on Monday storms in the Oklahoma City area.
---------------------------------Multiple dangerous tornadoes formed early Sunday morning in Oklahoma, causing significant damage around the state, including near Tinker Air Force Base, Harrah and other parts of the Oklahoma City metro area.
Another threat of severe weather began Sunday afternoon across the state. In the Oklahoma City area, some thunderstorms started early afternoon but weakened into the evening.
Much of southern-central Oklahoma was under a tornado watch until 8 p.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service in Norman.
The NWS said damaging straight-line winds, tornadoes and large hail would be possible.
Weather alerts: Tornado watch, tornado warnings issued
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Gov. Kevin Stitt: At least 100 homes damaged, crews working to restore power at polling places before Election Day
Gov. Kevin Stitt held a news conference in southwest OKC Sunday afternoon, where he said he's declared an emergency in six counties impacted by the storms.
At least 100 homes were damaged statewide, Stitt said.
A main priority for the state will be restoring power to polling places ahead of Tuesday's election.
"We'll advise the public if there's any issue there with the polling stations and reroute people if we need to," Stitt said.
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