Oklahoma devastated by severe weather

Estimated 11 people dead and 100 damaged homes after recent string of tornadoes

After a weekend of devastating weather, Oklahoma is projected to experience more heavy rain and tornadoes. At least eleven casualties from the last storm have been accounted for. Additionally, around one hundred houses were damaged by the events. The Oklahoma City fire department reported collapsed structures, powerlines, traffic lights, and trees.

Further extreme weather is expected this upcoming Monday, with large hail, thunderstorms, high wind speeds, and possibly tornadoes all likely to occur. The spread of these projected storms is to affect large portions of the south-central U.S. The area affected is home to seventeen million people from central Texas to Northern Missouri.

Eastern Oklahoma is expected to be at the greatest risk from the upcoming storm with the threat of tornadoes increasing throughout the day. Eastern Oklahoma has been placed on Tornado watch until at least 6 pm Monday. An area home to seven million people is at increased risk of heavy rain and is under flood watch. The threat of rain is expected to be most prominent through Tuesday. By the end of Tuesday, the storm should weaken and travel towards Mississippi ending the threat. Heavy rain and thunderstorms will remain prominent as the storm travels East but not to a degree threatening major harm.