Severe weather wreaked havoc in Oklahoma and Texas over Easter weekend, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming two lives. In Ada, Oklahoma, suspected tornadoes damaged buildings and uprooted trees. Floodwaters trapped two cars, with one being washed away under a bridge in Moore. The Moore Police Department described the flooding as a “historical weather event” due to the widespread high-water incidents in the city.
In addition to tornadoes, severe storms brought hail, thunder, and heavy rain to parts of the Oklahoma City metro area and north and central Texas. Storm chasers captured footage of tornadoes in Tolar and Sterling City, Texas, with reports of tornadoes in Bowie and Hico as well. The storms caused widespread power outages, with 19,000 outages reported in the state and over 300 flights delayed at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
AccuWeather forecasted further severe weather and flooding over the holiday weekend, warning of disruptions to travel, business, and supply chains. The storms stretched from Texas to Illinois, posing a risk of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. Thunderstorm activity intensified on Saturday night, with the threat expected to peak from Arkansas through the Missouri Valley on Easter Sunday. The Senior Director of Forecasting Operations at AccuWeather, Dan DePodwin, emphasized the potential for significant disruptions across the region.
Authorities expressed condolences for the victims of the severe weather and thanked emergency responders for their efforts in rescue operations. The communities affected by the storms are bracing for further challenges as the cleanup and recovery process begins in the aftermath of the destructive weather events.
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