On Monday night, severe storms hit eastern Oklahoma and continued into the early hours of Tuesday morning. A confirmed tornado was spotted just west of Skiatook Lake around 9:15 p.m., with witnesses reporting seeing a large wedge tornado near Barnsdall. The storm tracked to the northeast through Bartlesville before being absorbed by the squall line to the west.
As the night progressed, meteorologist Kirsten Lang provided an update on the forecast for severe weather expected Monday night, including a tornado watch in effect until 11 p.m., which included Tulsa County. Storms were expected to move east, possibly becoming stronger and more severe with hail, wind, and isolated tornadoes as the main threats.
The severe weather caused widespread damage in the region, with reports of damage in Barnsdall and other areas affected by the storms. The community is now working to recover from the devastation caused by these powerful storms.
