TORNADO EMERGENCY: Vance Air Force Base Takes Direct Hit
LIVE COVERAGE: The National Weather Service issued a rare tornado emergency in Oklahoma after twisters caused heavy damage in Enid, Oklahoma. A number of homes were destroyed near Vance Air Force Base. The Garfield County sheriff told television station KOCO took a direct hit. He said they are assessing the damage, but that everyone is reportedly safe. Search and rescue efforts are underway in South Enid. There are also reports of tornado outbreaks across Kansas. A mass casualty incident was declared in Garfield County, Oklahoma. Hail the size of golf balls has also been reported. We will update this page throughout the night and click here to get my breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox.
Enid Mayor Reports Injuries, Citizens Trapped in Homes
Enid Mayor David Mason says a number of homes have been destroyed in the southern part of the city. He said the damage at Vance Air Force Base was minimal and there were no injuries on the base.