Mother and daughter killed driving in storm as severe weather hits Oklahoma
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- A mother and daughter were killed in northern Oklahoma during severe storms and a tornado while driving near Fairview, according to local authorities.
- The fatal crash occurred on State Highway 60 and 243, about 10 minutes west of Fairview, amid strong winds and dangerous weather conditions.
- A "dangerous" tornado touched down near Helena, Oklahoma, causing widespread damage but no reported injuries so far.
- The National Weather Service warned that severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, large hail, strong winds, and additional tornadoes are expected to continue across parts of the Plains and Midwest through the weekend.
- Major cities at risk include Tulsa, Kansas City, St. Louis, Peoria, Des Moines, and Oklahoma City, with
