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A storm system
packing thunderstorms, hail, and possible twisters was moving
across the Central and Southern Plains overnight, the National
Weather Service (NWS) said.
At least four tornadoes were reported in Tulsa County and Rogers
County, according to the Storm Prediction Center. Another
twister was reported in southern Kansas.
"Radar imagery showed lofted debris associated with the tornado
near Tulsa," said Quincy Vagell, a meteorologist with
Weather.com.
Seven people in the city of Tulsa were taken to nearby hospitals
for treatment of storm-related injuries, and one was in critical
condition, said Oklahoma's largest ambulance service provider,
the Emergency Medical Services Authority.
Damage to buildings and other structures was reported in many
places, as well as downed power lines in north Tulsa that left
several thousand people without power, city officials and
utility provider, the Public Service Company of Oklahoma, said.
Tornadoes may strike at any time of year but a majority of
twisters in the United States occur between April and June.
(Reporting by Victoria Cavaliere in New York; Editing by
Clarence Fernandez)
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