On Wednesday night, at least eight tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma, leaving three people dead (KOCO). The storms caused widespread damage in parts of the state, with many towns sustaining damage from severe storms, including high winds, hail, and tornadoes (News 9). The tornados caused major damage to multiple Oklahoma towns, and emergency officials reported that three people were killed after a tornado tore through an Oklahoma town (KOCO and KOKH). At least two of the deaths were reported in or near Cole, a town of about 600 people south of Oklahoma City (The New York Times).
After the tornadoes struck, rescue work began, but more severe storms threatened to erupt in the area. Weather experts warned that some 50 million people from Texas to Wisconsin were at risk (CNN). Meanwhile, Oklahoma Baptist University saw extensive damage during the severe weather and tornado outbreak, causing significant damage to the university (KOCO and Fox Weather).
The tornados were part of a broader system of severe weather that produced high winds, hail, and tornados. The system left at least three people dead, and officials confirmed that at least eight tornadoes hit the state (ABC News and KFOR.com). The situation remained critical, as more severe storms were expected to erupt, complicating rescue efforts (CNN).
Overall, the tornadoes that hit Oklahoma on Wednesday night caused widespread damage and left three people dead. Emergency officials continued to work to keep the situation under control as more severe weather threatened the area (The Weather Channel).
