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Reported Tornado Causes Significant Damage in Owasso, Oklahoma

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Severe weather conditions swept through parts of northeastern Oklahoma on Wednesday morning, with meteorologists closely monitoring what may have been a tornado that touched down along Highway 20 between Owasso and Claremore, specifically in the Keetonville Hill area.

Chief Meteorologists Travis Meyer and Alan Crone reported that at approximately 6:45 a.m., radar data indicated a possible tornado along Highway 20, where a significant amount of debris appeared to have been lifted into the air.

While this radar signature strongly suggests tornadic activity, confirmation will depend on an official ground survey of the area.

The storm system continued along Highway 20, moving through the Keetonville Hill region before weakening north of Claremore around 7 a.m.

The National Weather Service allowed the tornado warning for Rogers County to expire at 7:05 a.m.

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Authorities have received multiple reports of damage in Owasso, where a potential tornado caused destruction to homes, trees, and fences.

Significant damage was reported in the Fairways neighborhood near 96th Street North and Garnett.

Chief Meteorologist James Aydelott stated that storm circulation passed over key landmarks, including the Whirlpool plant and Bailey Elementary School, both located on 76th Street North.

However, Owasso Public Schools confirmed there was no apparent damage to Bailey Elementary.

The following areas have reported damage:

  • 86th Street North and Mingo
  • 96th Street North and Garnett
  • 106th Street North and 145th East Avenue

Authorities and weather officials continue to assess the damage, and further evaluations will determine the strength and classification of the possible tornado.

Residents are urged to stay informed as additional updates become available.

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Pilot killed after plane crashes Provincetown Municipal Airport in Barnstable County

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Pilot killed after plane crashes Provincetown Municipal Airport in Barnstable County
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PROVINCETOWN, Mass. (Barnstable County) โ€” Emergency crews responded to a reported aircraft crash at Provincetown Municipal Airport on Race Point Road earlier today.

Authorities confirmed that a privately owned aircraft crashed on airport property and subsequently caught fire.

Fire crews quickly extinguished the blaze, and the fire is now under control.

Preliminary information from units on scene indicates that one person was on board the aircraft at the time of the crash and is believed to be deceased.

Official confirmation of the fatality is pending notification of next of kin.

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The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.

Airport operations and surrounding areas were secured as emergency personnel worked the scene.

Investigators are expected to examine the wreckage as part of the ongoing inquiry.

Further updates will be released as more information becomes available from authorities.


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