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Oklahoma Storm Unleashes Tornado Near Adair
3 Nov
Summary
- A tornado touched down east of Highway 69 near Adair, Oklahoma.
- Tornado warnings were issued for parts of Craig, Mayes, and Ottawa counties.
- Severe weather alerts were widespread across Oklahoma, with an enhanced risk.
An overnight tornado touched down near Adair, Oklahoma, early Tuesday. The twister was confirmed on the ground between Adair and Big Cabin, prompting emergency warnings for residents in eastern Oklahoma to seek shelter. The National Weather Service (NWS) later cancelled the tornado warning around 1:30 am CT.
Earlier, the NWS had issued a Tornado Warning for parts of Craig, Mayes, and Ottawa counties due to a dangerous storm. Independent weather trackers also reported a tornado in progress north of Adair. This occurred after a day of severe thunderstorms across Oklahoma.
The Storm Prediction Center had placed northern and central Oklahoma under an Enhanced Risk for severe weather, including potential for damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes. Forecasters noted that a second wave of storms held the greatest tornado potential, evolving into a line capable of producing significant severe weather as it moved into northeastern Oklahoma.
