How did the tornado in Oklahoma cause fatalities?

A violent tornado struck western Oklahoma, lifting a vehicle into the air and tragically killing a mother and her teenage daughter.

What was the mother doing when the tornado hit?

The mother was on the phone with her other children at home, urging them to seek shelter, when the destructive tornado struck their vehicle.

How many Americans were under extreme weather alerts?

Approximately 32 million Americans were under some form of extreme weather alert due to a volatile weather pattern affecting millions across the country.

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Oklahoma Tornado Kills Mother, Daughter in Van

7 Mar

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Summary

A mother and her teenage daughter were killed when a tornado struck.
Their vehicle was lifted into the air by the powerful storm.
The mother was urging her other children to take shelter when hit.

Oklahoma Tornado Kills Mother, Daughter in Van

A mother and her teenage daughter were killed in western Oklahoma when a violent tornado struck, lifting their vehicle into the air. Jodie Owens, 47, and her daughter Lexi, 13, were found deceased late Thursday night near Fairview in Major County.

Authorities believe the deadly tornado, part of a powerful storm system, caused the fatalities. Owens was reportedly urging her other children at home to take shelter when the storm hit, with her daughter on the phone hearing her mother's last cry before the line went dead.