Confirmed Tornado Near Owasso, Oklahoma Moves Toward Collinsville as Emergency Crews Respond
OWASSO OKLAHOMA, A confirmed tornado touched down near Owasso on the north side of Tulsa Friday evening and was moving toward Collinsville, according to the National Weather Service in Tulsa.
Meteorologists reported the tornado was first confirmed near U.S. Highway 169 and 96th Street North on the west side of Owasso.
The storm system continued moving north to northeast, placing several nearby communities in its projected path.
Authorities warned residents in Owasso, Collinsville, Turley, Sperry, and surrounding areas to take immediate shelter as the tornado moved through populated neighborhoods.
Officials emphasized that residents should already be in a secure location rather than attempting to travel to one due to rapidly worsening weather conditions.
Emergency responders reported significant damage in areas between Mohawk Boulevard and 46th Street North, particularly in neighborhoods located between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Lewis Avenue.
Officials cautioned that numerous roads may be blocked due to debris, downed power lines, and other storm-related hazards.
Multiple emergency agencies, including the Tulsa Fire Department, EMSA, the Tulsa Police Department, and other law enforcement units, were dispatched to assist with rescue operations and damage assessments in the affected areas.
Early response efforts focused near the intersection of MLK Boulevard and Mohawk Boulevard and extending northeast toward Turley.
Local warning systems were activated as the storm approached populated areas, with tornado sirens sounding across parts of southwestern Owasso after those areas were included in an active tornado warning.
Weather officials also reported that tornado-warned storms were entering the Tulsa metropolitan area, increasing the urgency for residents to seek shelter.
The National Weather Service noted that a Tornado Emergency designation is used only in rare situations when a powerful tornado is ongoing and moving toward densely populated areas, highlighting the seriousness of the situation.
At approximately 6:37 p.m., meteorologists confirmed the tornado remained on the ground on the north side of Tulsa and continued moving toward Owasso and Collinsville.
A tornado warning was issued for Owasso and nearby communities, with severe weather alerts expected to remain in effect across the region throughout the evening.
Residents were urged to stay alert, monitor trusted weather sources for updates, and be ready to take shelter immediately if warnings continue.
Emergency officials said response and damage assessments were ongoing and asked the public to avoid affected areas so first responders can safely continue rescue and recovery efforts.
