Power Outage in Wilburton, OK

A shallow vortex, known as a gustnado, developed along the leading edge of thunderstorm outflow and damaged the roof of a church, snapped large tree limbs, and blew down a power pole. This vortex was recorded by a security camera.

Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted trees and blew down power lines. Two cabins were destroyed by large trees falling onto them.

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees and power lines west of town.

This is the second segment of a two segment tornado. In Latimer County, this tornado snapped or uprooted trees and blew down power poles. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado was 95 to 105 mph.

Numerous trees and some power lines were blown down by strong thunderstorm wind.

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down several trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down trees and power lines.

This tornado continued from Pittsburg County. As it moved into Latimer County, the tornado destroyed a double-wide mobile home, severely damaged another home and barn, and rolled an F350 pickup truck about 50 yards. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted as the tornado approached Yanush. In Yanush, about 50 homes were damaged, eight of those were destroyed along with one business. Numerous sheds, barns, and outbuildings were destroyed. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

This tornado continued from Pittsburg County. As it moved into Latimer County, the tornado destroyed a double-wide mobile home, severely damaged another home and barn, and rolled an F350 pickup truck about 50 yards. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted as the tornado approached Yanush. In Yanush, about 50 homes were damaged, eight of those were destroyed along with one business. Numerous sheds, barns, and outbuildings were destroyed. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down power lines. The city of Wilburton was without power.

Strong wind blew down trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down power lines.

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew a tree and power pole down.

A trained spotter reported a 70 mile an hour wind gust with what appeared to be a rear flank downdraft associated with a supercell thunderstorm. Damage to power poles and street signs was observed.