Possible tornadoes, flooding and damaging winds sweep across northeast Oklahoma

Severe storms rolled across eastern Oklahoma early Friday morning, triggering multiple tornado warnings, causing wind damage and flooding, and knocking out power across the region.

Storm trackers reported possible tornadoes, including one near Peggs and another near Sallisaw. In Sequoyah County, trees were downed and damage was reported after a possible tornado moved through the area.

Power outages impacted several counties, including Kay, Noble, Payne, Osage, Pawnee, Creek, Rogers and Wagoner. Wind gusts over 60 mph and hail up to the size of golf balls were also reported.

In the Tulsa area, heavy rain led to street flooding in several intersections. Vehicles were stalled in high water near 43rd and Sheridan, as well as 43rd and Memorial.

News On 6 will have crews in various areas throughout the day to survey damage.

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7:45 a.m.—Storm Tracker Ron Morton reported trees down in Sallisaw after a possible tornado moved through the area.

7:25 a.m.—A tornado warning in Sequoyah County has been extended to 8:15 a.m.

7:15 a.m.—A tornado has been reported to be on and off the ground near the Sallisaw area.

6:57 a.m.—Tornado Warning issued for Sequoyah County until 7:30 a.m.

6:38 a.m.—Tornado Warnings issued for Haskell, Latimer, Pittsburg Counties until 7:30 a.m.

6:30 a.m.—Tornado warnings issued for Adair and Delaware counties until 7 a.m.

6:20 a.m.—Power outages reported in Kay, Noble, Payne, Osage, Pawnee, Creek, Rogers, and Wagoner Counties.

6 a.m.—Debris detector indicates a tornado on the ground near Peggs, Okla.

5:35 a.m.—A radar indicated tornado warning has been issued for Okmulgee County near Morris

5:25 a.m.—Photojournalist Gary Kruse was near 43rd and Sheridan, where vehicles were found in the flooded intersection. Storm Tracker John Durkee reports deep flooding near 43rd and Memorial.

5:14 a.m.—A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Okfuskee County.

4:50 a.m.—Storms have entered the Tulsa area with heavy downpours, lightning, and strong winds.

4:30 a.m.—Storm Tracker Brandon Welles is reporting a "lowering" near Sand Springs.

4:10 a.m.—A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Osage, Pawnee, Tulsa and Washington Counties.

3:53 a.m.—NWS has issued a tornado warning for Osage County near Wynona and Hominy until 4:15 a.m.

3:48 a.m.—Power outages have been reported in Kay, Noble and Osage counties.

3:40 a.m.—Meteorologists Travis Meyer and Alan Crone are tracking strong winds moving east-southeast toward Tulsa County.

3:30 a.m.—Storm Tracker Alan Hancock is reporting 25 mph winds, heavy rain and small hail west of Bartlesville.

3:10 a.m.—The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Osage, Pawnee, Kay and Noble Counties.

2:45 a.m.—Storm Tracker Bob Rohloff is near Tonkawa, Okla., where he is reporting 60+ mph winds and quarter to golf ball-sized hail.

Watches and Warnings:

Flash Flood Warnings: Nowata, Osage, and Washington Counties until 8 a.m. Craig, Delaware and Ottawa Counties until 9:30 a.m.

Severe Thunderstorm Watches: Adair, Cherokee, Craig, Creek, Delaware, McIntosh, Mayes, Muskogee, Nowata, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Osage, Ottawa, Pawnee, Rogers, Sequoyah, Tulsa, Wagoner and Washington Counties.

Friday Timeline:

A round of severe storms is expected to impact Green Country Friday, beginning in the early morning hours and continuing into the evening. Here's a breakdown of what to expect:

Early Friday Morning

1. Storms forming in western Oklahoma and southwest Kansas will move southeast overnight.
2. A large complex of severe storms is likely to reach eastern Oklahoma and southeast Kansas by early Friday morning.
3. Main threats: Damaging winds and large hail. A brief, isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. Flash flooding is also possible.

Friday Morning (Pre-Dawn to Midday)

1. The squall line will move across Green Country, especially during the morning commute hours.
2. Strong winds and pockets of heavy rain are likely.
3. Storms should exit the area by midday, allowing for some clearing.

Friday Afternoon

1. Temperatures rebound to the low to mid-80s.
2. A brief lull in storm activity is expected.

Friday Evening into Friday Night

1. Scattered strong to severe storms may redevelop, depending on the location of a stalled front in the region.
2. Another complex of storms is possible late Friday night into Saturday morning, bringing more chances for damaging winds and localized flooding.

Weekend Outlook:

1. Storm chances continue, mainly during the overnight and early morning hours through Saturday.
2. By late Saturday into Sunday, storms should shift to southern Oklahoma as the front moves south.
3. Expect lows in the upper 60s and highs in the mid to upper 80s throughout the weekend.

Stay weather-aware and check for updates as the timing and intensity of storms may change.

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