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Published May 11, 2008 11:31 am - A strong storm system moved across Kansas Saturday, producing strong wind shear aloft. As this system approached, tropical moisture from the Gulf of Mexico moved into Oklahoma.  05/11/08 10:31 a.m. Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management issues updated information on Saturday stormsClick the link at the left to view a recap of Saturday's storm activity from the National Weather Service. A strong storm system moved across Kansas Saturday, producing strong wind shear aloft. As this system approached, tropical moisture from the Gulf of Mexico moved into Oklahoma. This combined with daytime heating to produce a very unstable atmosphere. Storms rapidly developed this Saturday afternoon and became super cells. These storms went on to produce numerous tornadoes as they moved east at 35-45 mph.
Injuries and Fatalities Seven (7) fatalities are confirmed in Picher. About 150 injuries reported in the Picher area. Damages Ottawa County Emergency Management reports homes, businesses and vehicles were destroyed in a 20-square-block area at the south end of Picher. In some cases, only a home’s concrete slab remains. The storm downed power lines, utility poles and trees. Saturday evening first responders went house to house digging through the rubble to free those who were trapped. At daylight today, the search for additional victims will continue. Damage also reported in Peoria and Quapaw. Pittsburg County Emergency Management reports homes were damaged in Haywood after a tornado hit in the community southwest of McAlester. A tornado was also reported near Crowder. Additionally, a tornado was reported near Clayton in Pushmataha County. 
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