US: Authorities responding to tornado damage in Osage County, Okla., as of early May 7

Response operations are ongoing in parts of Osage County in northeastern Oklahoma as of early May 7 after several rounds of severe storms with embedded tornadoes moved across the region overnight May 6-7. Damage has been reported in the area between Barnsdall and Bartlesville after a tornado struck the area between 21:30-20:00 May 6. Authorities have confirmed at least one fatality, multiple injuries, and several buildings damaged in Barnsdall. Downed power lines and gas leaks have also been reported in the area; as of early May 7, more than 2,100 customers were without power across Osage County. Response operations and damage assessments are ongoing in the region; disruptions to ground travel and business operations will likely persist for several days in the affected areas. Calmer weather conditions are expected over the affected area from May 7 as the severe weather system moves eastward; however, further storms and showers may develop in the region over the coming days.