GERONIMO, Okla. - The Latest on severe weather in the Southern Plains (all times local): 5:15 p.m. Authorities have confirmed a tornado with winds up to 130 mph (209 kph) touched down in southern Oklahoma. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOWIn northwest Arkansas, a state official said multiple people are stranded on recreational trails due to downed trees. More twisters destroyed at least two homes and left one person with minor injuries in southwestern Oklahoma early Saturday, KWTV television reports. The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch until 8 p.m. Saturday for the western half of Arkansas.

Source: thestar May 18, 2019 21:35 UTC