Oklahoma again braces for worst after weekend storms

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A woman stands outside a damaged home after a tornado hit the area in Oklahoma City on Sunday. Associated Press / Bryan Terry / The Oklahoman

Oklahoma again braces for worst after weekend storms

The National Weather Service in Oklahoma City on Monday morning warned of a tornado as strong storms moved across the region. Thunderstorms were forecast to bring heavy rain and strong winds to about 10 states in the central part of the country, according to the weather service. Parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri were especially at risk Monday of large hail and tornadoes.

What happened over the weekend? Storms on Saturday and Sunday injured at least 11 people, according to the Oklahoma City Fire Department. More than 12,000 people in Oklahoma were still without power Monday morning. Tornadoes destroyed dozens of homes and businesses across the state. Meanwhile, several school districts closed or used virtual instruction on Monday because of the storm threat.

Dig deeper: Listen to Mary Muncy’s report about how back-to-back hurricanes strained relief efforts.

Lauren Canterberry

Lauren Canterberry is a reporter for WORLD. She graduated from the World Journalism Institute and the University of Georgia with a degree in journalism, both in 2017. She worked as a local reporter in Texas and now lives in Georgia with her husband.