Tornadoes in Oklahoma Leave a Path of Devastation.

Tornadoes in Oklahoma Leave a Path of Devastation.

Earlier this week, a swiftly moving storm system crossed the Texas Panhandle and entered Oklahoma, causing at least one death and twelve injuries. The storm was identified by weather agencies as a derecho, which is characterized by a sizable, swiftly moving, intense thunderstorm with particularly powerful winds.

Tornadoes in Oklahoma Leave a Path of Devastation.

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I stood up, and the wind immediately threw me back. Frances Tabler of Norman, Oklahoma told KOCO, “Now I’m screaming.” Inside the home, it felt like it was snowing. More than 16,000 people lost power as a result of the storm’s downed trees and electrical lines, while more than 100 other storm reports were tallied in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas.

Tornadoes in Oklahoma Leave a Path of Devastation.

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Vishal Rana

Vishal is working as a Content Editor at Enviro360. He covers a wide range of topics, including media, energy, weather, industry news, daily news, climate, etc. Apart from this, Vishal is a sports enthusiast and loves to play cricket. Also, he is an avid moviegoer and spends his free time watching Web series and Hollywood Movies.

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