EF2 Tornado Causes Damage In Wayne, Okla.

The National Weather Service confirmed Tuesday morning that an EF2 tornado hit the town of Wayne, Okla., in McClain County. It's a storm News 9 Meteorologist Lacey Swope had been tracking since 4 a.m. on News 9 This Morning. Tornado warnings were issued in several counties across Oklahoma, dominating much of the western and southern parts of the state Monday night through Tuesday morning.

Tuesday, December 13th 2022, 5:37 pm

By: News 9


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The National Weather Service confirmed Tuesday morning that an EF2 tornado hit the town of Wayne, Okla., in McClain County.

It's a storm News 9 Meteorologist Lacey Swope had been tracking since 4 a.m. on News 9 This Morning. Tornado warnings were issued in several counties across Oklahoma, dominating much of the western and southern parts of the state Monday night through Tuesday morning.

Wayne Public Schools announced Tuesday morning that the district will be closed for the day but that classes will resume on Wednesday.

"We are being told that power will be restored this evening. We will resume classes tomorrow. Thank you for your understanding, and we will communicate any changes as quickly as possible," said WPD Superintendent Toby Ringwald

McClain County Emergency Manager Ron Johnson told News 9 This Morning's Robin Marsh and Lacie Lowry that at least two homes were significantly damaged.

In Seminole County, schools in Seminole and Wewoka will be delayed Tuesday. Wewoka will start at 9 a.m.

RELATED: Tornadoes, Severe Weather Cause Delayed Starts, School Closures

Flash flood warnings were also declared across the state, with multiple roads becoming impassable as a result.

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