Summary

A series of violent tornadoes have wreaked havoc across Oklahoma, resulting in widespread destruction and the loss of four lives. The small towns of Sulphur and Marietta faced devastating impacts, with over 100 injuries reported in Sulphur alone, where buildings were torn apart and essential services disrupted. Governor Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency, highlighting the scale of devastation as unprecedented during his tenure.

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In breaking news, communities across Oklahoma have been left in devastation after a series of violent tornadoes caused widespread destruction. The tornado outbreak, deemed one of the deadliest and most damaging disasters to strike the state in recent years, has taken the lives of 4 individuals.

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According to reports from the National Weather Service, the catastrophic event unfolded as extremely powerful tornadoes with winds over 130 mph struck the small town of Sulphur and nearby Marietta. Sulphur was left completely destroyed, with buildings torn apart, windows shattered, and the town's core reduced to ruins.

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Emergency responders rushed to the scene as quickly as possible, but still over 100 people in Sulphur alone sustained injuries. Some suffered minor cuts and scrapes, while others endured life-threatening trauma. In the aftermath, The Red Cross opened an emergency shelter to provide assistance to those whose homes were damaged or destroyed by the twisters.

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Governor Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency after touring the catastrophic damage in downtown Sulphur. He described the destruction as unprecedented during his tenure as governor, stating four lives were tragically lost. One of the four confirmed fatalities occurred in this small, close-knit community that was effectively wiped out.

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The other deaths included a truck driver whose 18-wheeler completely flipped over from the powerful tornado on I-35 near Marietta. Two more individuals, including a 4-month-old baby, perished when another tornado slammed into their hometown of Holdenville suddenly and without little warning.

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However, the devastation extended far beyond the tragic loss of life across multiple counties. Entire neighborhoods were wiped out with some structures left to rubble. For miles near the town of Sulphur, debris can be seen covered across roads as well as many downed power lines leaving areas without power.

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The threat of continuous tornadoes still remained high through Sunday from Texas all the way to Missouri. Experts have stated the potential for more tornadoes,damaging winds exceeding 70 mph, and flash flooding putting nearly 50 million in the path of these powerful storms.

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These tornadoes were the latest round of severe weather linked to climate patterns causing more frequent, intense natural disasters. As impacted communities turned to recovery efforts, they faced the new reality of preparing for the next potential catastrophic event.

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Our love and support is with the families of those affected by this natural disaster.

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At least four dead after dozens of tornadoes strike Oklahoma | Reuters 

Tornadoes kill 4 in Oklahoma, leaving trail of destruction and thousands without power | AP News

At least 5 people, including infant, dead after night of tornadoes, storms in the Midwest | NBC News