Oklahoma tornado destroys homes, forces Air Force base to close
Published on April 24, 2026.
A powerful tornado in Oklahoma has destroyed homes, destroyed power poles, and forced an Air Force base to close. The National Weather Service confirmed that the tornado moved across parts of Enid, a city of about 50,000 people. There were no immediate fatalities and minor injuries reported. The extent of the damage was not immediately clear.
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