A “large” tornado hit near Altus, Oklahoma, on Thursday, May 23, the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed.
Timelapse footage shared by the NOAA/NSSL’s Thea Sandmael shows the funnel traveling near Creta, in southwest Oklahoma.
The NWS had previously issued a tornado warning for the area.
The agency advised locals not to venture outside to try to spot the tornado, citing poor visibility. Credit: NOAA/NSSL: Thea Sandmael via Storyful
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