A tornado reportedly touched down and caused damage in Owasso while severe storms moved through northeastern Oklahoma.

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A possible tornado caused damage in parts of Owasso early Wednesday morning. Severe Thunderstorms moved through Oklahoma on Wednesday, leaving storm damage in some areas. In the Owasso area, viewers shared photos showing damage, including downed trees, fences, and powerlines. News On 6 is on the scene where multiple houses have extensive damage.

The updated forecast on Tuesday enlarged the area in Oklahoma that could see severe storms, which could include tornadoes and large hail.

OWASSO, OKLA. (KTUL) — Owasso residents are dealing with significant damage after a tornado hit the area Wednesday morning. Owasso Police are engaged in road closures, dealing with power lines, and securing neighborhoods to assess damage.

Up to 72 million from Texas to Michigan are under severe storm risk as heavy rains, flash flooding and strong tornadoes are forecast to hit the lower Ohio Valley and the mid-South.

Forecasters issued some of their rarest and most extreme alerts on Wednesday as they warned a powerful storm system would stall over the central part of the country.

Residents in Owasso are beginning the difficult task of cleaning up after a tornado tore through their community early Wednesday, leaving homes destroyed and power outages across the area.

A tornado outbreak is expected to rip parts of Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, and Illinois on Wednesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a rare ‘high’ risk severe weather outlook, warning millions in the Midwest and South. Multiple tornado watches are in effect in the four states.