No means of anchoring the roofs to the exterior walls was noted. A 62-year-old grandfather was killed, and three others were hurt in the storms, according to Roger Mills County Emergency Manager Levi Blackketter. Windows were blown out of several businesses, several lost roofs, power lines were downed and large signs were bent. The threat of severe weather diminished Monday evening as the storm system pushed off the Eastern Seaboard. Most of the tornadoes occurred after dark. Possible tornado touchdown reported near Yukon, Canadian County humane society launches membership drive, Crossroads of Oklahoma Farm Show continues through 4 p.m. today, Law enforcement to conduct Friday night checkpoint adjacent to Canadian County, Wootton retains council seat; streets proposal fails. This event prompted the first efforts in tornado forecasting which was a milestone that was made even more interesting 5 days later when the first tornado forecast ever made actually verified at the same location. Yukon, OK is a Very High Risk area for tornados. In addition to damaging tornadoes, the storm produced extensive straight-line wind damage from Lake Hefner, across Nichols Hills and The Village, into northeast Oklahoma County. Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox! Strong surface cyclogenesis took shape during the day, allowing ample moisture to return northward with strong southerly flow. Six people were in the plant when the tornado struck, but were able to seek shelter in a safe room and nobody was injured at the plant. Keep up-to-date with everything that happens in your world. A shed and trailer were damaged west of Jones, 0.5 miles W of Post Oak Road on Britton Road. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued multiple warnings across the state on Sunday, including for Ponca City, Tonkawa and Billings. Four persons were injured when their car was picked up and carried 100 feet off of the U.S. Interstate Highway I-35. Other homes in the neighborhood were damaged along Willow Drive, Hummingbird Drive, and Kingbird Drive. This tornado was the first of several tornadoes to plague the Oklahoma City Metropolitan area on this day, and the tornado touched down a few feet southwest of the National Weather Service office building at Will Rogers World Airport, and hit the office. Nearest Tornados by Distance Tornado Locations of Tornados in Yukon, OK 5 In total, damage estimates were near 3.2 million dollars, with 8 businesses destroyed, 130 businesses damaged, 14 homes destroyed, and 23 homes damaged. But it regained F4/F5 intensity and widened again to 1/2 to occasionally 3/4 mile as it moved northeast across south Oklahoma City, entering Moore, OK just west and north of 12th Street and Santa Fe. Also in Fort Bliss, weather spotters reported that an exit off Interstate 10 was closed due to leaning power poles. Maximum width was 200 yards east of U.S. Interstate Highway I-35 and south of U.S. Interstate Highway I-44. Yukon is a city in eastern Canadian County, Oklahoma, United States.It is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area.The population was 22,709 at the 2010 census. The Storm Prediction Center logged over 200 damage reports. Several more farm buildings were destroyed in the Midlothian area. A barn was heavily damaged with debris thrown to the north. 3. The new terminal at the airport was badly damaged. This tornado moved northeastward from the Cleveland County line along the southeastern edge of Oklahoma City. "Please keep out of the area and let first responders help the people in these areas. The most damaging tornado (an F2) touched down in northeast Oklahoma City and crossed U.S. Interstate Highway I-35 near the Frontier City theme park. Rainfall amounts of around 2 inches fell in a short time causing flash flooding across several areas of the county. Last Update: 3:44 am CST Feb 27, 2023. The majority of the injuries were sustained at the Frontier City theme park. A dozen homes were destroyed and 25 others were severely damaged. With at least nine confirmed tornadoes in Oklahoma in February, it will mark the third-consecutive month for setting a record for number of tornadoes in that month, according to FOX Weather Meteorologist Jordan Overton. The tree damage became more severe, breaking at various heights of the tree or being uprooted. Two occupants of a mobile home were killed and 18 others were injured. The Witcher Baptist Church, just south of the school, sustained F1 damage. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern half of Oklahoma County producing very heavy rain, large hail, and a brief tornado. Some fences also appear broken with some homes having their roofs partially damaged. The tornado may have approached F3 at times in these neighborhoods. In the footage, some goats are seen trapped underneath some rubble and are in the process of being rescued. Tornado Database The NWS confirmed two tornadoes in the Chicago area Monday, one in Joliet and another in Naperville. Maximum damage on Janeway was to homes near 8th Street, and was rated F2. The tornado intensified to F2 just shortly after this, downing high tension poles 0.5 miles north of the intersection of Anderson Road and 108th Street. Two homes in the north part of the neighborhood were completely destroyed consistent with F4 damage. You can opt-out at any time. This turn took the tornado more to the north-northeast as it crossed U.S. Interstate Highway I-240 between Bryant Avenueand Sunnylane Road. At Oklahoma Shelters we can help protect you against Yukon Storm Shelter. 50 and Czech Hall Road. Homes were damaged on Newey Avenue, Randy Street, and Rowlett Avenue with the most significant damage near the intersection of Randy Street and Rowlett Avenue where house damage consistent with an F3 rating was observed. "These breezy winds will continue through the morning hours until Monday Afternoon. The tornado was the 9th of 14 tornadoes produced by a supercell thunderstorm during the tornado outbreak. On Monday, Knoxville, Tennessee recorded an 87 mph wind gust. Questions? The FOX Forecast Center says that the 9 confirmed tornadoes sets the record for the most February tornadoes in Oklahoma. A tornado was spotted moving through Champaign, home to the University of Illinois. Josh Dulaney Damaging winds increase in southwest Oklahoma A squall line will enter southwest Oklahoma and parts of western north Texas shortly, according to the National Weather Service. The long line of thunderstorms created blistering straight-line wind gusts that exceeded hurricane-strength in some cases. Several homes, mobile homes, and other buildings were destroyed; some were unroofed, blown apart, and dropped into piles. This tornado moved to the east, causing a record amount of damage at the time in Oklahoma. OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - An incredibly strong upper level disturbance is combining with increasing temperatures and humidity levels to bring. The Sooner State had eight tornadoes in December with the majority of them occurring on Dec. 12, when multiple storms developed in the early morning hours in parts of Central Oklahoma. The likelihood of tornadoes in the area was forecast successfully for the first time ever, using new methods devised by Air Force forecasters after the tornadoes of five days earlier. On some mobile home trailers, only the frame of the floor and wheels remained. Over 30 buildings were destroyed. Special Weather Statements If more data had been available at the time, it is possible that 2-3 tornadoes may have occurred with one tornado dissipating and another tornado forming near the end point of the previous tornado. At least two mobile homes were destroyed as the tornado continued to the east-northeast. Additional supercells spawned tornadoes across northern Oklahoma, and the slow-moving nature of storms lead to several occurrences of flash flooding. Eighteen homes, and many cars and outbuildings, were heavily damaged. The first major damage was observed at SW 44th Street and Independence Avenue, and the last damage was noted at SW 22nd Street & Robinson Avenue. Not continuous path], 4 NW Pocasset - Mustang - Oklahoma City - 2 W Arcadia, S of Yukon - Oklahoma City (near NW 150th/MacArthur), Oklahoma City (US-62 near SW 74th St and May Ave), Oklahoma City (SW 89th/May - SE 22nd/Byers), Blanchard - Moore - Del City - SE Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City (near NE 17th/Eastern - W of Post Road/Britton Road), SW of Minco - 2 SE Mustang - S Oklahoma City - Del City - Midlothian, Oklahoma City (Will Rogers Airport - SW 22nd/Robinson), Oklahoma City (SW 59th/Penn - SW 44th/Lee Ave), Oklahoma City (1 S Turner Turnpike Gate on I-35), Midwest City - Oklahoma City (near Sooner Road from SE 15th to NE 108th), 2 S Piedmont- NW Oklahoma City- 9 W Edmond, Oklahoma City-Edmond (near NW 150th/ Western- near S 3rd/ US 77), Oklahoma City (near I-40 and Anderson Road), 2 SSW Amber - far N Newcastle - SW Oklahoma City - N Moore - S Del City - W Midwest City, SE Oklahoma City/Valley Brook (near SE79/Pole - 0.5 WNW SE59/Eastern), Oklahoma City (just W of SE22/Eastern - just W of NE16/MLK), 3.7 SSW - 2 SSE Choctaw (near Shirley Lane and SE 19th St. - ~0.3 NNE of Indian Meridian Road and Reno Ave), Moore - Oklahoma City (SE) - Midwest City (SE) - Choctaw [~1/2 mile N of SW 134th and Santa Fe to 1/2 mile ESE of Reno and Choctaw] (1.5 W Moore - 2.5 SSE Choctaw), Bethany/ Warr Acres (near NW 39th/Glade - NW 59th/Hammond) (0.9 WNW Bethany - 0.6 NNW Warr Acres), Oklahoma City (near NW 57th and Sapulpa Ave - just SW of Hefner Parkway and Northwest Expressway) (1.8 ENE - 2.3 ENE Warr Acres), Oklahoma City (NE of Wilshire and Eastern) - Jones (N) - 2.8 S Luther (6.9 S Edmond - 2.8 S Luther), Oklahoma City - Harrah (4.5 WSW Newalla - 3.5 SW Harrah), Oklahoma City (NE 36th/MLK - NE 50th/I-35) [1.7 WNW - 1.6 NNW Forest Park], Oklahoma City (near NW Expressway and Rockwell), Norman (near Santa Fe/Indian Hill) - Moore (south) - Lake Draper - 1.5 SSE Harrah, Edmond (near 33rd St/S Boulevard - 0.3 NE 15th/E Air Depot), 3 NW Luther - Carney (SE portion) - 3 SE Tryon, 5 SE Yukon (NW of SW 15th/Morgan) - W Oklahoma City (near SW 15th/Meridian), Oklahoma City (near SW 59th/Penn - SW 59th/Western), Oklahoma City (south of NW 10th/Rockwell), Oklahoma City (near SE 56th/Eastern - just W of SE 44th/I-35), 1 NE Mustang (near SW 59th/Sara - SW Oklahoma City (NE of SW 29th/County Line Road), Oklahoma City (near NE 23rd/Kelley - near NE 30th/Prospect), 2 SSW Midwest City (near SE 29th and Town Center Drive) - 1 SW Jones, Oklahoma City/Edmond (SE of NE 122nd/I-35 - SE of Danforth/Midwest), Choctaw (just S of NE 23rd/Choctaw) - 5 NE Choctaw, Oklahoma City (NW 11th Terrace and Warren Place to NW12th and Portland), Oklahoma City (NW20th/Blackwelder to NW24th/Western), Oklahoma City (near NE 63rd and Interstate 35), Oklahoma City (SE of NW 10th Street and May Avenue - SE of NE 23rd Street and Interstate 235), Forest Park (near NE 36th Street and Bryant Ave) - northeast Oklahoma City (NW of NE 63rd Street and Midwest Boulevard), 2 SSW Amber - far N Newcastle - SW Oklahoma City - N Moore-S Del City-W Midwest City, Far north Norman (near Santa Fe/Indian Hill Road) - south Moore - Lake Draper - I-40/Choctaw - 1.5 SSE Harrah. A moist and very unstable airmass was in place over the eastern two thirds of Oklahoma, to the east of a dryline. This event was originally thought to have been produced by a single, long-track tornado, but data analysis done by scientists at the National Severe Storm Laboratory (NSSL) and information collected from storm surveys, eyewitnesses, and media accounts indicate that multiple tornadoes were produced by a cyclic, parent supercell thunderstorm that moved northeastward at 45 mph during its lifetime. An oil derrick and pumping unit were destroyed along with 3 storage tanks, one of which was blown 1.5 miles away from its mountings. The tornado then turned back east-northeast causing a sheet metal hay barn to be completely blown down with hay intact. An ammunition storage bunker and a guard shack at the gate near Southeast 59th Street and Douglas Boulevard were heavily damaged. #OKwx #Oklahoma #Tornado pic.twitter.com/7YKZpFMmae. One Norman resident whose neighborhood took a direct hit from the tornado told FOX Weather's Brandy Campbell their windows shattered as they raced into their underground storm shelter.
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