Home / Disasters and Accidents / Oklahoma Air Base Hit by Destructive Tornado!
Oklahoma Air Base Hit by Destructive Tornado!
24 Apr
Summary
- Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma, reportedly sustained a direct tornado impact.
- A tornado emergency was issued for southeast Enid as a large twister moved through.
- A confirmed destructive tornado was observed near Vance AFB, moving east at 20 mph.
Vance Air Force Base, located in Enid, Oklahoma, has reportedly suffered a direct impact from a tornado that struck on Thursday. Visuals shared on social media depicted the severe weather event.
Earlier on Thursday, a tornado emergency was declared for the area surrounding the air force base due to the sighting of a twister. This emergency declaration extended to southeast Enid, as a significant and destructive tornado made its way through central Garfield County.
The National Weather Service had issued a tornado warning that was slated to remain in effect until 8:45 p.m. CDT. By 8:21 p.m. CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was observed in the vicinity of Vance Air Force Base, progressing eastward at a speed of about 20 mph.
Disturbing images and videos of the tornado near Vance Air Force Base began circulating, with residents expressing concern and praying for everyone's safety.
