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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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55-year-old Willie Martin killed in crash with deer on Alabama road

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55-year-old Willie Martin from Sylacauga killed in crash with deer on Alabama road Oakland Road

Talladega County, Ala. – Authorities have confirmed that a 55-year-old Sylacauga man was killed in an early morning ATV crash after colliding with a deer in Talladega County.

The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, on Oakland Road, about two miles west of Sycamore.

According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division, the victim has been identified as Willie F. Martin.

Investigators reported that Martin was operating a 2020 Yamaha YFZ450 ATV when the vehicle struck a deer in the roadway.

Following the impact, the ATV veered off the road and overturned. Martin was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries.

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He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Trooper Jaylon James of ALEA confirmed the details of the crash and said that no other vehicles were involved.

The collision remains under investigation by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division, and no additional information has been released at this time.


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