A tornado struck the Enid, Oklahoma area on Thursday evening, causing damage to homes and buildings near Vance Air Force Base, according to local officials.

The National Weather Service confirmed tornado activity in the region, with the system forming over Braman in Kay County near the Kansas border around 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Local authorities reported that the tornado damaged residential structures and struck areas around the Air Force base. The severe weather ripped roofs off buildings and downed power lines, according to officials on scene.

Emergency crews responded to the affected areas as the tornado knocked down power poles and disrupted local infrastructure. The local sheriff confirmed that some people sustained injuries, though specific details about the extent of injuries were not immediately available.

The tornado forced road closures in the affected areas as emergency responders assessed damage and worked to clear debris. The severe weather event was part of a broader weather system affecting parts of the central United States.

Authorities continue to assess the full extent of damage from the tornado as cleanup and recovery efforts begin in the affected communities.