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Tornado causes damage in Ada, Pontotoc County
Numerous tornado warnings were issued overnight across Oklahoma
Ryan Welton
March 04, 2025
A tornado was reported early Tuesday morning in Ada, according to emergency management in the area.
The National Weather Service was tracking the storm around 5:30 a.m.
Tornado Warning including Ada OK, Byng OK and Allen OK until 5:45 AM CST
— NWS Tornado (@NWStornado)
11:14 AM • Mar 4, 2025
Damage was caused in the southern part of the city, and the storms prompted several closures and late starts, especially schools.
Fox 25’s morning reporter Jamison Keefover is headed to Ada and has been posting updates on X:
STORM DAMAGE ⛈️ I am on my way to Ada, OK
•Ada Public Schools has canceled classes today, citing damage from the storm
•Reports of damage across the city including gas leaks and downed trees and power lines
•Emergency crews are already assessing damage@OKCFOX#okwx
— Jamison Keefover (@JamisonTVNews)
1:30 PM • Mar 4, 2025
Here is a summary of her reporting:
• Classes for Ada Public Schools are canceled due to damage.
• Damage includes downed trees and power lines
• The Pontotoc sheriff’s office has issued a travel advisory to allow for emergency crews to get where they need to be.
• Nearly half of the county (Pontotoc County) is without power as of 8 a.m.
This storm was part of a system that moved through the state starting around 10 p.m. Monday. The squall line of storms was still active after sunrise.
There has been no confirmation of any injuries.
This story will be updated throughout the day as information is confirmed.
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