At least five people died due to tornadoes in Oklahoma and Texas

• Deadly tornadoes ripped through parts of the U.S.
• Oklahoma and Texas were hit hardest.
• At least 5 people died.

A NIGHT OF TERROR! A series of powerful storms, including tornadoes, struck Texas and Oklahoma, causing massive devastation.

The storms overturned vehicles, closed roads and left thousands without electricity. Additionally, eleven people lost their lives.

This event is part of a month of severe weather in the U.S., exacerbated by climate change, with record temperatures in southern Texas.

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Deadly tornadoes rip through Oklahoma and Texas

Memorial Day weekend was marred by a series of powerful storms that struck Texas and Oklahoma.

They left behind a path of destruction, fatalities and thousands of people without electricity.

The devastating weather began on Saturday night and continued into Sunday.

Several communities were severely affected and residents were forced to seek emergency shelter, according to The Associated Press.

What happened?

My home was devastated in last night tornado. #Oklahoma pic.twitter.com/gRfuPU8t9O

—Julie Six (@Julie_A_Six) May 26, 2024

The storms, which included several tornadoes, wreaked havoc in northern Texas, where authorities confirmed at least 11 deaths.

According to Sheriff Ray Sappington, three of the victims were members of the same family, who were found deceased in a house near Valley View.

«We do have five confirmed (dead), but sadly, we think that that number is probably going to go up,» Sappington said.

«There’s nothing left of this house. It’s just a trail of debris left. The devastation is pretty severe,” he added.

Other areas were also severely damaged

Tornado Overturns Trucks, Damages Homes as #Texas and #Oklahoma Residents Told to Seek Shelter https://t.co/LT6f4aCYXB

— Asharq Al-Awsat English (@aawsat_eng) May 26, 2024

Numerous people were injured and transported to hospitals by ambulance and helicopter.

On Saturday night, a particularly strong tornado struck Denton County, north of Dallas, overturning heavy recreational vehicles and closing Interstate 35.

This caused severe damage to homes, trees, and power lines, leaving thousands of residents without electricity.

Local authorities reported that the tornado moved at a speed of 40 mph, causing destruction in various areas, including Sanger, Pilot Point and Isle du Bois State Park.

How were the effects of the deadly tornadoes managed?

As the sun comes up we are seeing the damaged left behind by the reported tornadoes in North Texas last night. https://t.co/et98JM1fwT pic.twitter.com/mplm59Gnki

—FOX 4 NEWS (@FOX4) May 26, 2024

In Denton, the fire department reported multiple casualties and people trapped at a marina.

While in Sanger, an emergency shelter was set up for those affected. The extent of injuries and the full scope of damage have not yet been fully determined.

The situation in Oklahoma was no less severe. The Claremore police, a city located 28 miles east of Tulsa, announced on social media the total closure of the town.

This was due to storm damage that included fallen trees, downed power lines and impassable roads.