‘I am praying for the family’: Terror from the sky as tornadoes sweep across multiple states, at least 8 dead
At least 12 states were the targets of terror from the sky as the first week of March closed down, with tornadoes and other severe weather ripping into trees, cars, buildings and movr, leaving at least eight dead.
A report in the Daily Mail estimated that some 100 million Americans in states in the nation’s West and mid-section were under threat.
Cities at risk, still, the report said, included Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, Dallas, Atlanta and New Orleans.
Communities extending from Texas to the Great Lakes and Mississippi Valley were at risk from rain, thunderstorms and flash floods while tornadoes appeared to target Ohio, Oklahoma and Michigan.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency for eight counties in the state, as at least four people were killed overnight.
He announced the designation for “Alfalfa, Creek, Grant, Major, Okmulgee, Rogers, Tulsa, and Wagoner counties.”
The victims included a mother and daughter whose car was lifted off the ground by a tornado. Jodie Owens, 47, and her 13-year-old daughter Lexi later were found dead in their van.
Stitt said, “I am praying for the family as they grieve this tragic loss, as well as all those impacted by the storms. More weather risks are expected across Oklahoma this weekend. Please stay weather aware and follow guidance from local officials to keep your family safe.”
Authorities in Beggs, Oklahoma, also reported two people were killed there.
Michigan, hundreds of miles away, also reported four deaths.
Images appeared of massive trees simply uprooted and buildings with roofs no longer.
Power outages also hit, with thousands of residents across the affected regions without electricity.
Meteorologists explained that unseasonably high temperatures were pulled north by a storm system and collided with another system of cooler Canadian air, destabilizing the atmosphere over a range of a thousand miles.
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Here’s a clip from a Broken Arrow, #Oklahoma Live Traffic Cam just now where drivers have stopped under an overpass during the #Tornado Warned Storm just now. #okwx pic.twitter.com/fzgWAIzaXR
— LiveCamChaser (@LiveCamChaser) March 7, 2026
This is the best perspective I’ve seen of the Union City, Michigan tornado. Good lord, it just tore up everything in its path, wouldn’t be surprised if this was intense (EF3+).
Video taken by Lisa Nicola on Facebook: https://t.co/hFKLky9Cmq pic.twitter.com/zPTvFNP0h8
— Nick Krasznavolgyi (@NickKrasz_Wx) March 6, 2026
Incredible video showing the destruction of what a tornado can do. This is Three Rivers, MI tornado. NEVER record in a situation like this it’s extremely dangerous.
Credit: https://t.co/iShgxLR17A pic.twitter.com/EaRJTmvLvk
— Storm Captures Pictures/Videos (@StormCaptures) March 6, 2026
Timelapse of the beautiful supercell and tornado yesterday in Oklahoma… Look the classic RFD cut as well as the rising motion on the Eastern flank of the storm! pic.twitter.com/rynwWNdqP4
— Ben Williams (@ben_williams_wx) March 7, 2026
#BREAKING: Storm Spotters have Confirm Large Wedge Tornado on the Ground doing damage⁰⁰#CleoSprings | #Oklahoma
At this time, storm spotters have confirmed a large wedge tornado on the ground near Cleo Springs, Oklahoma, moving toward Goltry. The tornado was spotted by… pic.twitter.com/DIyivCdn44
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) March 6, 2026