A confirmed tornado struck near Ponca City, Oklahoma, prompting urgent warnings for Kaw City and Kaw Lake. Officials warned of life-threatening conditions and urged residents to take immediate shelter as the storm moved rapidly east.

News On 6 meteorologists confirm at least one tornado that touched down in Muskogee Tuesday night. Confirmation of more tornadoes will be determined by damage assessments over the next few days. With severe storms in the forecast on Wednesday and later in the week, the confirmation could be delayed.

A tornado was seen in Ponca City, Oklahoma as people in Cushing said that strong winds were felt there.  | World News

As businesses and homeowners continue cleaning up damage from Friday’s storms, state officials are urging Oklahomans to prepare now for the next round of severe

Neighbors and homeowners spent Saturday morning helping with the clean-up efforts after a tornado tore through a southwest Oklahoma City neighborhood near SW 81st and S Country Club on Friday night.

A threat of severe weather across the nation’s midsection continued Saturday, a day after powerful storms whipped up tornadoes that killed four people in southern Michigan and two people in eastern Oklahoma.

However, the cold front will quickly overtake storms, causing them all to merge into a windy squall line. Tornado and hail risk will decrease, though a few spin-up tornadoes are still possible. Instead, widespread 60 to 75 mph wind gusts will accompany the squall.

Hilldale Public Schools cancels classes again on Thursday after a tornado hits Muskogee, as crews clean up damage and the city investigates delayed sirens.