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Braman tornado: 'Large, extremely dangerous' twister seen in Kay County, Oklahoma, amid severe weather; videos emerge
Videos captured by storm chasers and residents showed the powerful twister moving across the area.
A large and dangerous tornado touched down in Kay County, Oklahoma, on Thursday evening, according to the National Weather Service.
The twister was spotted southwest of Braman, prompting urgent warnings as severe storms swept through areas near Braman and Ponca City.
Videos captured by storm chasers and residents showed the tornado moving across the region.
The National Weather Service also confirmed at least two tornadoes—an EF0 near Ponca City and an EF1 near Kaw Lake—as part of an active severe weather outbreak.
No injuries or damage were immediately reported.
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NWS warning
A tornado warning remained in effect until 8:00 p.m. CDT Thursday for northwestern Kay County, as officials warned of a life-threatening situation unfolding in the area.
In an alert, the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that at 7:18 p.m. CDT, a "large and extremely dangerous" tornado was located near Braman, moving east at about 15 mph.
Officials described the storm as a “particularly dangerous situation,” urging residents to take cover immediately.
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According to NWS, the primary hazard is a damaging tornado capable of producing deadly flying debris. Authorities warned that those caught without proper shelter could face serious risk, with mobile homes likely to be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is expected, and complete destruction is possible in the tornado’s path.
Areas impacted by the warning include Braman, Peckham, and Blackwell Lake. A stretch of Interstate 35 between mile markers 228 and 233 is also within the warning zone.
Residents in the affected areas are strongly urged to seek shelter in a sturdy structure, preferably in an interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows.
