PAWNEE COUNTY, Okla — The National Weather Service said straight line winds killed one person and left damage behind in Pawnee.
The Pawnee County Sheriff confirmed one person died after storms swept through Pawnee County near Pawnee Lake. Pawnee Public Schools closed Friday due to storm damage across the city.
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Pockets within the straight line winds reached 75-85 miles per hour.
The city of Pawnee asked people to stay in their homes while emergency crews work to identify areas hit by the storm. The city said electric poles were down throughout town and called for emergency assistance in restoring the electricity.
There is a significant amount of damage, several road closures, and emergency crews throughout town, according to the city of Pawnee.
The homecoming game scheduled for Friday night is being played in Hominy now. Other homecoming activities are being held on Oct. 4th.
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