Tornadoes devastate northern Oklahoma

Emergency crews are conducting door-to-door searches in hard-hit neighborhoods after a massive tornado stayed on the ground for over thirty minutes in Garfield County.

The National Weather Service issued a rare 'tornado emergency,' the highest level of alert, as the storm system moved toward the Kansas border.

Governor Kevin Stitt has pledged state resources to assist in the recovery efforts as residents grapple with power outages and leveled buildings.

Forecasters warn that the threat of additional severe thunderstorms and golf ball-sized hail will persist through the weekend.