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Tornadoes cause damage Thursday as storms moved across Oklahoma

Severe storms moved across Oklahoma Thursday afternoon into the evening, bringing tornadoes with it.

Tornadoes cause damage Thursday as storms moved across Oklahoma

Severe storms moved across Oklahoma Thursday afternoon into the evening, bringing tornadoes with it.

AMOUNTS THAT WE’VE SEEN. WHERE ARE YOU RIGHT NOW. WELL, WE’RE TOLD THAT THIS IS THE ONLY HOME THAT WAS DAMAGED HERE IN NOBLE. YOU CAN SEE THAT THE ROOF HAS JUST BEEN TORN APART. SOME OF THAT DAMAGE OVER HERE BY THESE COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS. ONE OF THEM IS A DONUT SHOP. ONE IS A GAS STATION. THE ROOFS OF BOTH OF THOSE BUILDINGS ALSO DAMAGED. NOW, THOSE ARE TWO OF FOUR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS THAT WE’RE TOLD WERE DAMAGED. AND WE’RE TOLD THAT THIS WAS THE ONLY HOME IN THE AREA THAT HAS BEEN REPORTED DAMAGE. BUT IT’S UNCLEAR RIGHT NOW IF THERE ARE MORE. THEY SAID THAT THEY HAVE THIS COMMAND POST SET UP FOR ANYONE TO COME REPORT DAMAGE. NOW, OUR PHOTOJOURNALIST, MARK FRYKLUND ACTUALLY SPOKE WITH THE HOMEOWNER HERE RIGHT AFTER THE STORM PASSED THROUGH. AND HE TOLD HIM THAT HIS WIFE AND HIS CHILDREN WERE INSIDE WHENEVER THE STORM HIT, BUT THAT NOBODY WAS INJURED. THEY ALL MADE IT OUT SAFELY. NOW, THEY HAVEN’T BEEN BACK HERE SINCE. WE CAME BACK INTO TOWN AFTER THE SECOND STORM HAD PASSED THROUGH NOBLE. SO WE HAVEN’T BEEN ABLE TO CHECK ON THEM. BUT HE SAID THAT THEY WERE ALL SAFE AND WERE OKAY. SO THAT’S JUST GREAT NEWS, ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING, YOU KNOW, JUST THE DAMAGE DONE HERE. NOW, THERE ARE SOME POWER LINES DOWN HERE. THIS IS ON ETOWAH ROAD AND MAIN STREET, SOME POWER LINES DOWN. BUT WE’RE TOLD THAT THIS IS THE ONLY BLOCK IN NOBLE THAT HAS BEEN AFFECTED WITH HAVING NO POWER. SO ALSO JUST GREAT NEWS. THE POLICE CHIEF SAID THAT THAT TRULY IS A MIRACLE, THAT THEY’VE HAD NO INJURIES AND THAT THE DAMAGE HERE IS JUST SO MINIMAL. SO WE’LL JUST WE’LL STICK AROUND HERE. AND ANY OTHER DAMAGE THAT
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Tornadoes cause damage Thursday as storms moved across Oklahoma

Severe storms moved across Oklahoma Thursday afternoon into the evening, bringing tornadoes with it.

Severe storms moved across Oklahoma Thursday afternoon into the evening, bringing tornadoes with it.Our live blog has ended for the night. Read below for updates from Thursday. 11:55 p.m. Thursday Update: A flood advisory was issued for Atoka, Coal, Hughes and Pontotoc counties until 3 a.m. 11:41 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning for Coal, Hughes and Pontotoc counties was issued until 12:15 a.m. 11:23 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Coal and Hughes counties until 11:45 p.m. 11 p.m. Thursday Update: The McClain County Sheriff's Office is reporting that there are reports of multiple homes and structures that have moderate to severe damage. The impacted areas are in and around Cole. Multiple agencies are on the scene, and crews are completing initial searches in the areas. 10:47 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning for Pottawatomie and Seminole counties has expired. 10:42 p.m. Thursday Update: Reports of one home with significant damage are coming out of Cole. The Noble police chief said there was damage to only one block of the city. There were no reported injuries or rescues. One residence was reported to be damaged, as well as four commercial buildings. Powerlines near Main Street and Etowah Road were also reported to be damaged. 10:33 p.m. Thursday Update: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Atoka, Coal, Hughes, Johnston and Pontotoc counties until 11:15 p.m. 10:25 p.m. Thursday Update: People in Maud should be in their tornado shelters or safe areas, as a tornado threat moves into the area. 10:17 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Cleveland and Pottawatomie counties until 11 p.m. 10:15 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado watch was extended for multiple Oklahoma counties until 2 a.m. Watch below for the update. 10:10 p.m. Thursday Update: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Cleveland and Pottawatomie counties until 11 p.m. The Norman Police Department said there are no major damage reports in the city. There were no injuries reported in Cleveland County, according to the emergency manager. 9:45 p.m. Thursday Update: There have been no reports of injuries or major damage in Cole or Goldsby, according to the McClain County Sheriff's Office. However, those two towns remain their main focus. 9:37 p.m. Thursday Update: A flood advisory was issued for Cleveland and McClain counties until 12:45 a.m. 9:33 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado was spotted on Highway 9 near Lake Thunderbird. People in the area should take shelter. 9:28 p.m. Thursday Update: Tornado warnings were issued for Cleveland, McClain, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma and Seminole counties until 10:15 p.m. 9:21 p.m. Thursday Update: The National Weather Service canceled the tornado watch for Caddo, Canadian, Comanche, Garfield and Kingfisher counties. 9:20 p.m. Thursday Update: There have been at least two reports of damaged homes in McClain County, according to Sheriff's Deputy Scott Gibbons. While the damage appears to be minor, there are also reports of downed powerlines. 9:13 p.m. Thursday Update: The tornado warning for Garvin County was canceled. The tornado warning continues for McClain, Pontotoc and Pottawatomie counties until 9:30 p.m. 9:05 p.m. Thursday Update: Those in Noble should be in their tornado shelters or safe areas. 8:59 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Garvin, McClain, Pontotoc and Pottawatomie counties until 9:30 p.m. A flood advisory was issued for Grady and McClain counties until midnight. 8:56 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning was continued for Cleveland, McClain and Pottawatomie counties until 9:30 p.m. 8:49 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Cleveland and Oklahoma counties until 9:15 p.m.Those in Goldsby, Noble and south Norman should be weather-aware and take shelter as a storm moves near the cities. 8:45 p.m. Thursday Update: KOCO First Alert Storm Chasers capture the moment a tornado touched down in Cole. 8:40 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado appears to be nearing the ground on the east side of Cole. Residents should take shelter. 8:35 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Grady County until 9 p.m. Severe storms are moving near Cole, where a tornado destroyed parts of the town just weeks ago. First Alert Storm Chaser Chris Lee was on the storm system. 8:19 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Cleveland and McClain counties until 9 p.m. 8:15 p.m. Thursday Update: The tornado warning for Cleveland County expired. The tornado warning for Grady and McClain counties continues. 8:03 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Grady, McClain and Cleveland counties until 8:45 p.m. Those living near Dibble should be weather-aware and take shelter. Cole, which was hit by a tornado last month, could also see another tornado threat.7:55 p.m. Thursday Update: The storm system moving near Newcastle is traveling slowly, but the storms continue to head to the northeast. 7:50 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning for Grady County was canceled. The tornado warning for McClain and Cleveland counties continues until 8:15 p.m. A severe thunderstorm warning was canceled for Garfield, Kingfisher, Logan, Noble and Payne counties. 7:47 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Grady County until 8:30 p.m. 7:43 p.m. Thursday Update: The tornado warning for Grady County expired. Those in Moore and Norman should be alert as storms move to the northeast. 7:40 p.m. Thursday Update: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Garfield, Kingfisher, Logan, Noble and Payne counties until 8:30 p.m. 7:38 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Cleveland, Grady and McClain counties until 8:15 p.m. 7:35 p.m. Thursday Update: Those in Newcastle are advised to take shelter. Sky 5 shows the view from the storm near Blanchard. 7:32 p.m. Thursday Update: A flood advisory was issued for Grady County until 10:30 p.m. 7:25 p.m. Thursday Update: A storm near Bridge Creek is expected to move northeast toward Newcastle and Moore within the next 20 minutes. 7:15 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Cleveland, Grady and McClain counties until 7:45 p.m. 7:05 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado was spotted south of Tuttle, and it is moving up to the north. Those in the area are advised to take shelter. 7:02 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Canadian and Grady counties until 7:30 p.m. 6:52 p.m. Thursday Update: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Canadian, Grady and Oklahoma counties until 7:30 p.m. The storm could bring ping-pong-ball-sized hail and winds over 60 mph. 6:20 p.m. Thursday Update: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Garfield, Kingfisher and Logan counties until 7 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado watch was issued for Garfield, Kingfisher, Lincoln, Logan, Noble and Payne counties until 11 p.m. 5:45 p.m. Thursday Update: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Cotton, Stephens and Jefferson counties until 6:30 p.m. 5:20 p.m. Thursday Update: A severe thunderstorm warning in southern Oklahoma could bring ping-pong-ball-sized hail, as it is increasing in intensity. The highest threat for tornadoes will be in the southern part of Oklahoma, with the threat gradually decreasing in the northern parts of the state. 5 p.m. Thursday Update: A thunderstorm is excepted to impact portions of Comanche, Jefferson, Stephens and Cotton counties through 5:30 p.m.3:45 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado watch was issued for Caddo, Canadian, Carter, Cleveland, Comanche, Cotton, Garvin, Grady, Jefferson, Johnston, Kiowa, Love, McClain, Marshall, Murray, Oklahoma, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Seminole, Stephens, Tillman and Washita counties. 1 p.m. Thursday Update: KOCO Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane said the outlook for severe weather on Thursday afternoon has changed slightly. An enhanced risk for severe storms is now expected from north Oklahoma to the very southern part of the state. There is a chance for tornadoes in the majority of the state, with the largest threat expected near the Oklahoma City metro and down toward Duncan. Storms are expected to fire up in the southwestern part of the state Thursday afternoon, moving across central Oklahoma. Severe weather could begin around 5 p.m., and storms could hit the Oklahoma City area around 7 p.m. The storms will also bring a risk of baseball-sized hail. Stay with KOCO 5 and the First Alert Weather Team for the latest. Make sure to download the KOCO 5 News App to stay weather aware. Be sure to download the KOCO 5 App to receive customized weather alerts. You can watch our team coverage on the app, too.>> Check Live, Interactive Radar>> Watch KOCO 5 Coverage>> Download the KOCO 5 App on iPhone>> Download the KOCO 5 App on Android>> "Like" KOCO 5 on Facebook>> “Follow” KOCO 5 on Twitter

Severe storms moved across Oklahoma Thursday afternoon into the evening, bringing tornadoes with it.

Our live blog has ended for the night. Read below for updates from Thursday.

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11:55 p.m. Thursday Update: A flood advisory was issued for Atoka, Coal, Hughes and Pontotoc counties until 3 a.m.

11:41 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning for Coal, Hughes and Pontotoc counties was issued until 12:15 a.m.

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11:23 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Coal and Hughes counties until 11:45 p.m.

11 p.m. Thursday Update: The McClain County Sheriff's Office is reporting that there are reports of multiple homes and structures that have moderate to severe damage. The impacted areas are in and around Cole.

Multiple agencies are on the scene, and crews are completing initial searches in the areas.

10:47 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning for Pottawatomie and Seminole counties has expired.

10:42 p.m. Thursday Update: Reports of one home with significant damage are coming out of Cole.

The Noble police chief said there was damage to only one block of the city. There were no reported injuries or rescues. One residence was reported to be damaged, as well as four commercial buildings. Powerlines near Main Street and Etowah Road were also reported to be damaged.

10:33 p.m. Thursday Update: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Atoka, Coal, Hughes, Johnston and Pontotoc counties until 11:15 p.m.

10:25 p.m. Thursday Update: People in Maud should be in their tornado shelters or safe areas, as a tornado threat moves into the area.

10:17 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Cleveland and Pottawatomie counties until 11 p.m.

10:15 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado watch was extended for multiple Oklahoma counties until 2 a.m. Watch below for the update.

10:10 p.m. Thursday Update: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Cleveland and Pottawatomie counties until 11 p.m.

The Norman Police Department said there are no major damage reports in the city. There were no injuries reported in Cleveland County, according to the emergency manager.

9:45 p.m. Thursday Update: There have been no reports of injuries or major damage in Cole or Goldsby, according to the McClain County Sheriff's Office. However, those two towns remain their main focus.

9:37 p.m. Thursday Update: A flood advisory was issued for Cleveland and McClain counties until 12:45 a.m.

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9:33 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado was spotted on Highway 9 near Lake Thunderbird. People in the area should take shelter.

9:28 p.m. Thursday Update: Tornado warnings were issued for Cleveland, McClain, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma and Seminole counties until 10:15 p.m.

9:21 p.m. Thursday Update: The National Weather Service canceled the tornado watch for Caddo, Canadian, Comanche, Garfield and Kingfisher counties.

9:20 p.m. Thursday Update: There have been at least two reports of damaged homes in McClain County, according to Sheriff's Deputy Scott Gibbons. While the damage appears to be minor, there are also reports of downed powerlines.

9:13 p.m. Thursday Update: The tornado warning for Garvin County was canceled. The tornado warning continues for McClain, Pontotoc and Pottawatomie counties until 9:30 p.m.

9:05 p.m. Thursday Update: Those in Noble should be in their tornado shelters or safe areas.

8:59 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Garvin, McClain, Pontotoc and Pottawatomie counties until 9:30 p.m.

A flood advisory was issued for Grady and McClain counties until midnight.

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8:56 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning was continued for Cleveland, McClain and Pottawatomie counties until 9:30 p.m.

8:49 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Cleveland and Oklahoma counties until 9:15 p.m.

Those in Goldsby, Noble and south Norman should be weather-aware and take shelter as a storm moves near the cities.

8:45 p.m. Thursday Update: KOCO First Alert Storm Chasers capture the moment a tornado touched down in Cole.

8:40 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado appears to be nearing the ground on the east side of Cole. Residents should take shelter.

8:35 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Grady County until 9 p.m.

Severe storms are moving near Cole, where a tornado destroyed parts of the town just weeks ago. First Alert Storm Chaser Chris Lee was on the storm system.

8:19 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Cleveland and McClain counties until 9 p.m.

8:15 p.m. Thursday Update: The tornado warning for Cleveland County expired. The tornado warning for Grady and McClain counties continues.

8:03 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Grady, McClain and Cleveland counties until 8:45 p.m.

Those living near Dibble should be weather-aware and take shelter. Cole, which was hit by a tornado last month, could also see another tornado threat.

7:55 p.m. Thursday Update: The storm system moving near Newcastle is traveling slowly, but the storms continue to head to the northeast.

7:50 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning for Grady County was canceled. The tornado warning for McClain and Cleveland counties continues until 8:15 p.m.

A severe thunderstorm warning was canceled for Garfield, Kingfisher, Logan, Noble and Payne counties.

7:47 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Grady County until 8:30 p.m.

7:43 p.m. Thursday Update: The tornado warning for Grady County expired.

Those in Moore and Norman should be alert as storms move to the northeast.

7:40 p.m. Thursday Update: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Garfield, Kingfisher, Logan, Noble and Payne counties until 8:30 p.m.

7:38 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Cleveland, Grady and McClain counties until 8:15 p.m.

7:35 p.m. Thursday Update: Those in Newcastle are advised to take shelter.

Sky 5 shows the view from the storm near Blanchard.

7:32 p.m. Thursday Update: A flood advisory was issued for Grady County until 10:30 p.m.

7:25 p.m. Thursday Update: A storm near Bridge Creek is expected to move northeast toward Newcastle and Moore within the next 20 minutes.

7:15 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Cleveland, Grady and McClain counties until 7:45 p.m.

7:05 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado was spotted south of Tuttle, and it is moving up to the north. Those in the area are advised to take shelter.

7:02 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado warning was issued for Canadian and Grady counties until 7:30 p.m.

6:52 p.m. Thursday Update: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Canadian, Grady and Oklahoma counties until 7:30 p.m. The storm could bring ping-pong-ball-sized hail and winds over 60 mph.

6:20 p.m. Thursday Update: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Garfield, Kingfisher and Logan counties until 7 p.m.

6:15 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado watch was issued for Garfield, Kingfisher, Lincoln, Logan, Noble and Payne counties until 11 p.m.

5:45 p.m. Thursday Update: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Cotton, Stephens and Jefferson counties until 6:30 p.m.

5:20 p.m. Thursday Update: A severe thunderstorm warning in southern Oklahoma could bring ping-pong-ball-sized hail, as it is increasing in intensity.

The highest threat for tornadoes will be in the southern part of Oklahoma, with the threat gradually decreasing in the northern parts of the state.

5 p.m. Thursday Update: A thunderstorm is excepted to impact portions of Comanche, Jefferson, Stephens and Cotton counties through 5:30 p.m.

3:45 p.m. Thursday Update: A tornado watch was issued for Caddo, Canadian, Carter, Cleveland, Comanche, Cotton, Garvin, Grady, Jefferson, Johnston, Kiowa, Love, McClain, Marshall, Murray, Oklahoma, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Seminole, Stephens, Tillman and Washita counties.

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1 p.m. Thursday Update: KOCO Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane said the outlook for severe weather on Thursday afternoon has changed slightly.

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An enhanced risk for severe storms is now expected from north Oklahoma to the very southern part of the state. There is a chance for tornadoes in the majority of the state, with the largest threat expected near the Oklahoma City metro and down toward Duncan.

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Storms are expected to fire up in the southwestern part of the state Thursday afternoon, moving across central Oklahoma. Severe weather could begin around 5 p.m., and storms could hit the Oklahoma City area around 7 p.m.

The storms will also bring a risk of baseball-sized hail.

Stay with KOCO 5 and the First Alert Weather Team for the latest. Make sure to download the KOCO 5 News App to stay weather aware.


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