Oklahoma Braces For More Storms As Tornadoes Claim 2 Lives

After tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma Monday, May 9, which has killed two people, the state is expected to face more storms and severe weather in the coming days. Residents are expected to brace themselves as the Storm Prediction Center said the worst is far from over.

"We expect several tornadoes, flash flooding, large hail and damaging winds across the region during Wednesday afternoon and evening," said meteorologist Eddie Walker via USA Today. This weather prediction comes in light of the storm cleanups and restorations already being done across towns after Monday's devastating hit.

Storm cleanup, surveys begin Tuesday as more severe weather looms https://t.co/vvWEvAo0rZ pic.twitter.com/Oc6aBvTwwx

— KOKH FOX 25 (@OKCFOX) May 10, 2016

At least 3,000 people in Oklahoma are still without power when eight tornadoes rammed through the state. Some of these were at EF-3 intensity, which had winds speed of at least 136 mph.  However, forecasters were quick to warn the residents of the coming storms that weekend. "You are in a life-threatening situation," the weathermen said, per WJLA. "Flying debris will be deadly to those caught without shelter." They believe that these warnings have helped lessen the casualties.

Families begin clean up in Murray County https://t.co/ld7cuSEzoY pic.twitter.com/1JmeZQpO1q

— KOKH FOX 25 (@OKCFOX) May 10, 2016

Despite the warnings and despite the locals used to the tornadoes, two lives were not spared. Officials say that a man believed to be above 70-years-old died in Wynnewood in Gavin County. Another man was killed in Connerville in Johnston County, per The Guardian. 

The latest storm damage reports from the Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management: pic.twitter.com/PdnMohLwI1

— KOKH FOX 25 (@OKCFOX) May 10, 2016

Locals are encouraged to take the necessary precautions as the week's latest storm occurrence is still brewing. Nearby states are also preparing to send rescue teams. To understand the severity of the tornadoes that hit Oklahoma, watch the video of taken by storm chasers below: