GARVIN, PONTOTOC AND MURRAY COUNTIES, OKLAHOMA — A tornado warning is in effect late Friday night as a dangerous storm moves through parts of south-central Oklahoma. The warning is active until 11:00 PM, with residents urged to take shelter immediately as rotation has been detected within the storm.
Tornado Warning Targets Specific Counties
The warning includes:
- East-central Garvin County
- Northwestern Pontotoc County
- Northeastern Murray County
Radar imagery indicates strong rotation near areas including Byng, Roff, Fitzhugh, and surrounding communities, suggesting the potential for a tornado either on the ground or developing.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Also Remains Active
In addition to the tornado warning, a severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 11:00 PM for nearby areas.
Storms within this system are capable of producing:
- Damaging winds
- Heavy rainfall
- Frequent lightning
The storm line is moving eastward, impacting multiple communities across south-central Oklahoma.
Radar Shows Intense Storm Activity
Weather radar indicates a well-defined line of strong to severe storms, with embedded rotation in some cells. The system is producing widespread heavy rain and lightning, with hundreds of lightning strikes detected in the region.
Communities including Ada, Seminole, Prague, and surrounding areas are experiencing intense weather as the system moves through.
Immediate Safety Actions Urged
Residents within the warned areas are advised to:
- Take shelter immediately in a sturdy building
- Move to an interior room on the lowest floor
- Avoid windows and exterior walls
This is a rapidly evolving situation, and conditions may change quickly as storms continue to move across the region.
Storms Continue Through the Night
The severe weather threat is expected to persist into the late evening hours as the storm system tracks eastward across Oklahoma. Additional warnings may be issued as the system progresses. Stay with GordonRamsayClub.com for the latest weather updates and detailed forecast coverage.
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