At least 10 people were injured after a tornado hit northern Oklahoma, according to multiple reports. The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado moved across parts of Enid, and a tornado emergency alert was issued for the city until 8:45pm CDT, warning of possible golf ball-sized hail. The largest tornado stayed on the ground for 30 minutes, according to a single report from a local news outlet.
The tornado caused significant damage in Enid, including homes reduced to rubble and splintered wood, according to multiple reports. The Garfield County Sheriff's Office reported no immediate fatalities and only minor injuries hours after the tornado. The mayor of Enid, David Mason, said some people were trapped in their homes and had to be rescued, according to a local news report. Emergency crews conducted search and rescue operations at Vance Air Force Base in Enid, according to a single report. Vance Air Force Base confirmed the tornado impact and is assessing damage. In a social media post, the base stated that leadership is assessing the installation to determine the extent of damage and to ensure the safety of facilities and infrastructure. The base is closed until further notice due to ongoing power and water restoration efforts, according to Vance Air Force Base. Mayor Mason also praised community support, saying that the support from the community has been remarkable, with local businesses offering equipment and labor, residents opening their doors, and supplies pouring in.
In Michigan, at least four people were killed by tornadoes, according to multiple reports. Three people died near Union City, Michigan, and one in Cass County, local police and authorities said. Hundreds of people in Michigan were affected by power outages, according to a single report from a local utility. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer established a crisis center to coordinate response, according to the governor's office.
The broader weather system produced a dozen reported tornadoes across the central US overnight, according to a single report from the National Weather Service. At least 30 million people are in risk areas for dangerous weather over the next three days, according to a single report from the Storm Prediction Center. Separately, more than 87 homes were destroyed by wildfires in Georgia, according to a single report from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency.
The full extent of damage and number of injuries in Oklahoma remains unclear, and it is unknown whether any fatalities occurred there. The total number of tornadoes that touched down across the central US has not been confirmed. The status of the Georgia wildfires and their containment is also not yet known.