Massive tornado hits Oklahoma, injuring at least 10

A powerful tornado struck northern Oklahoma on Thursday night, particularly impacting the town of Enid.

The twister remained on the ground for approximately 30 minutes, causing extensive damage to homes and infrastructure.

At least 10 people were injured, with no immediate fatalities reported by the Garfield County Sheriff's Office.

Emergency services responded overnight and into Friday morning, conducting search and rescue operations as some residents were trapped in their homes.

Homes in Enid, a city of about 50,000 near Oklahoma's northern border, were reduced to rubble.

The tornado carved a snaking trail of destruction, with numerous videos showing wind funnels touching down and moving toward populated areas.

The tornado is part of a larger severe weather system that produced multiple twisters across the central United States.

Weather services have warned that up to 30 million people could be at risk of dangerous weather over the next several days as seasonal tornado activity continues and spreads.

Significant damage was also reported at the Vance Air Force Base in Enid.

The base confirmed the tornado's impact and stated that leadership was assessing damage to facilities and infrastructure.

It remains closed until further notice due to ongoing power and water restoration efforts, with only mission-essential personnel allowed on site.

The tornado struck as residents were preparing for bed on Thursday night, which complicated emergency response efforts.

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