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On Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 2:16 p.m. a tornado struck the OSU-Stillwater campus.
First responders and medical personnel are on the scene and providing emergency recovery to individuals affected.
Police advise that everyone stay away from the area and avoid calling 911 unless they
are in an emergency.
Emergency medical services are being provided at University Health Services and Stillwater Medical Center.
We will provide updates as they come in and ask that everyone able fill out our reunification form so we know you are all right. Phone lines will more than likely be down or busy with
emergency calls, so we ask you to also let your family and friends know you're safe
through other means such as text or social media.
MEDIA CONTACT: Mack Burke | Associate Director of Media Relations | 405.744.5540 |
news@okstate.edu
General area impacted by storm: Hall of Fame Road, Cleveland Street, Walnut Street, N. McDonald Street
Weather updates
4/20/2022 2:30 p.m.
OSU-STW COWBOY ALERT - A TORNADO WARNING is in effect until 3:15 p.m. LOCATIONS IMPACTED ARE: COLVIN CENTER, SERETEAN WELLNESS CENTER, STEVENS APARTMENTS and INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER. AVOID THE AREA while first responders provide emergency services to those affected.
4/20/2022 2:16 p.m.
OSU-STW COWBOY ALERT - A TORNADO ON THE GROUND on the OSU-Stillwater campus. REMAIN SHELTERED. LOCATIONS IMPACTED ARE: COLVIN CENTER, SERETEAN WELLNESS CENTER, STEVENS APARTMENTS and INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER.
4/20/2022 2:12 p.m.
OSU-STW COWBOY ALERT - A TORNADO ON THE GROUND near the OSU-Stillwater campus. TAKE COVER NOW IN A STORM SHELTER OR AN INTERIOR ROOM OF A STURDY BUILDING. STAY AWAY FROM DOORS AND WINDOWS.
4/20/2022 2:00 p.m.
OSU-STW COWBOY ALERT - A TORNADO WARNING has been issued for/near the OSU-Stillwater campus. Take appropriate TORNADO precautions NOW!
4/20/2022 7:30 a.m.
OSU-STW COWBOY ALERT - A TORNADO WATCH has been issued for/near the OSU-Stillwater campus.
4/20/2022 7:10 a.m.
Be weather aware Cowboys! Storms with the potential for producing tornadoes are approaching campus. Click here for information on severe weather refuge locations.