Oklahomans were hit by strong storms on Saturday and Sunday that destroyed homes and left thousands without power.

At least 100 homes were damaged by several suspected tornadoes in western Oklahoma over the weekend, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said at a news conference Sunday, according to the data. the oklahoma, a part of the USA TODAY Network.

Areas of the state are dealing with debris, downed power lines blocking roads and downed trees. In Tulsa County, about 100 miles northeast of Oklahoma City, a home caught fire after being struck by lightning.

South-central Oklahoma was under a tornado watch as of Sunday evening, according to The National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma. The area also faced heavy rain, potentially severe weather and possible tornadoes on Monday, according to the weather service.

Here’s how residents and photos captured the scene in Oklahoma.

One resident describes a ‘big boom’

The photos show the damage

Power outage

The storm left about 12,000 people without power in the state, according to USA TODAY.

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