A string of rare February tornadoes hit Oklahoma overnight, and several other states were also hit by tornadoes.

(Associated Press)

[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] A series of rare February tornadoes occurred in Oklahoma (Oklahoma) overnight, causing thousands of households to lose power, destroying houses, overturning cars, and injuring dozens of people , and several other states were also hit by tornadoes.

According to Reuters, a tornado struck the Oklahoma city of Norman (Norman) and surrounding areas around 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, sending 12 people to hospital with injuries, none of which were life-threatening.

The National Weather Service (NWS) pointed out that this was only one of seven tornadoes in Oklahoma, and neighboring Kansas also reported two tornado reports overnight.

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According to statistics, many homes, schools and business buildings were damaged. About 120,000 Norman residents were affected, while about 13,000 homes and businesses across the state were without power. Experts said that the frequency and intensity of such storms are increasing. , mixed with extreme heat and drought, is a sign of climate change; the local National Weather Service meteorologist Bruce Thoren pointed out that since 1950, there have been only 51 tornadoes in Oklahoma in February .

Illinois (Illinois) also had four tornadoes on Monday morning, but fortunately no major damage was reported, according to the National Weather Service.

In addition, as of the afternoon of the 27th, a tornado was reported in Indiana (Indiana), and the Weather Bureau warned that severe storms and damaging winds may occur throughout the day.

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— Jordan Hall (@JordanHallWX) February 27, 2023