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At least one person in Oklahoma has died as a result of a tornado that ripped through small towns, as severe storms moved from the South and into central areas, causing devastation and disruption to for millions. Osage County Sheriff Eddie Virden told NBC News that the unidentified person died as a result of a tornado in Barnsdall, a city of about 1,000 people some 40 miles north of Tulsa, amid some of the storm's worst devastation, on Monday night.
Bartlesville's city's government said there had been significant damage across Bartlesville, with some power lines down, but only minor injuries reported so far. Residents were urged to stay inside and stay off the roads. The National Weather Service issued a rare tornado emergency statement for Osage on Monday. 'A large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is on the ground,' it said. The tornado watch was extended until 5 a.m. Tuesday.
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