Dramatic footage shows massive tornado on the ground in Garvin County, Oklahoma; NWS urges residents to seek shelter.
A tornado that tore through Wynnewood, Oklahoma, this afternoon, left one man dead, destroyed several homes and severely damaged others, and also killed some livestock, officials said.
According to the Garvin County Office of Emergency Management, the victim was a man believed to be in his 70s who was in his home when the tornado struck.
After hitting Wynnewood, the tornado moved east across I-35 toward Joy, Oklahoma. Forecasters issued a "tornado emergency" for communities in that area, noting the storm could be particularly violent.
It's not a trip to Oklahoma without seeing a tornado...
And the threat is not over. The National Weather Service issued a tornado emergency for the Hickory and Roff, Oklahoma, areas, where a large and dangerous tornado was approaching.
A tornado watch had been issued earlier in the afternoon for parts of Oklahoma, Arkansas and northeastern Texas. The watch is in effect until 9 p.m. CT.
A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for parts of Oklahoma and Kansas, also in effect until 9 p.m. CT.
