Ada, Oklahoma – The tranquility of a late Tuesday morning in Ada, Oklahoma was abruptly shattered by the arrival of a fierce tornado, unleashed by a severe thunderstorm that swept through the region. This tumultuous weather event was just one piece of a larger severe weather outbreak that wreaked havoc across multiple states, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
The tornado unleashed its fury on Ada, causing widespread devastation to buildings, powerlines, gas lines, and trees in the area. The National Weather Service reported one injury and revealed that 24 families had been displaced from their homes as a result of the tornado’s wrath. The NWS office in Norman classified the tornado as an EF-1, with maximum estimated wind speeds reaching between 100 and 105 mph. The tornado’s destructive path spanned 3.7 miles, touching down for a mere 4 minutes.
As the storm raged on, approximately 5,000 residents in Pontotoc County, where Ada is situated, found themselves without power at the height of the chaos. The tornado, born out of a larger severe weather outbreak sweeping the southern region, carved a path of destruction through the heart of Ada, beginning its rampage on the western side of town near State Highway 1 and Barnes Avenue. Its destructive journey continued as it moved east-northeast through Ada, dissipating only after reaching the vicinity of East Central University and the Arlington Center.
With the lingering threat of further damage, the area remains under a wind advisory until the end of Tuesday night. The residents of Ada and surrounding regions now face the daunting task of rebuilding and recovering from the catastrophic impact of this natural disaster.
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