Why Was A Tornado Warning Issued Across Oklahoma Recently?

If you live in Oklahoma, you must have heard the tornado warnings issued recently. It was reported that a storm was developing and would reach Oklahoma in a few days. The storm hit the state of Oklahoma on February 26^th, leaving at least a dozen people injured across the state. There were nine tornadoes, one of which was reported in Norman, while the others were reported in the west-central part of Oklahoma.

The tornadoes came from the Texas Panhandle and were part of a bigger storm system.

This blog will walk through what exactly happened.

Loss of life

Whenever a storm hits, the first thing that you want to know is if there were any fatalities. This storm was no different; official reports tell that at least one person lost their life in Cheyenne. Apart from this, there were at least a dozen people who were injured and taken to the hospital.

Storm shelters are great at protecting lives. If you live in Norman and haven’t installed a storm shelter yet, you must contact us.

Damaged Property

Storms can very easily rip houses off and destroy cars. This is what happened, as several videos emerged on the internet showing the destruction of property. The cars were flipped on the roads, and some buildings had their roofs ripped off.

According to official data, at least 46 homes were damaged.

Power Outage

Because of the wind pressure, tornadoes deposit debris when they pass through the area. This causes the debris to break electric wires and lines, which in turn causes power breakdowns.

Oklahoma went through the same situation, as a power outage led to more than 16,000 people being without power in the state.

The Current Situation

The storm has moved Midwest towards Illinois and Ohio, and all the emergency state warnings issued previously are now nullified. This means another storm isn’t coming, and you can start the rebuilding work.

A disaster relief station has been set up at Lindsay Street to help people in the rebuilding and cleanup work.

This is why tornado warnings were issued in Oklahoma. Some people got lucky, while some suffered damages in the form of their property.

Storms can affect anyone, so you need to care for yourself. Build a safe room in your home, and don’t just rely on your basement; in the case of a flood, your basement will be the first to get flooded with water.

We build storm shelters in Oklahoma City and Norman. Reach out to us now!