Tornado Damages Homes and Strikes Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma; No Injuries Reported
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- A powerful tornado struck the city of Enid, Oklahoma, damaging homes and impacting Vance Air Force Base, according to local authorities.
- Garfield County Sheriff Lou Vallario confirmed the storm caused significant damage to residential areas and the military installation, though there were no immediate reports of injuries.
- The National Weather Service had issued a “particularly dangerous situation” warning for Garfield County earlier in the evening, indicating the potential for strong and violent tornadoes as a...
A powerful tornado struck the city of Enid, Oklahoma, damaging homes and impacting Vance Air Force Base, according to local authorities.
Garfield County Sheriff Lou Vallario confirmed the storm caused significant damage to residential areas and the military installation, though there were no immediate reports of injuries.
The National Weather Service had issued a “particularly dangerous situation” warning for Garfield County earlier in the evening, indicating the potential for strong and violent tornadoes as a severe weather system moved across the central United States.