Early morning straight-line winds cause widespread damage in the 4-States

(KOAM) -- Thunderstorms and winds up to 60-70 mph rolled through the 4-States this morning.

The National Weather Service says some areas are dealing with power outages, tree limbs down, and some structural damage.

Confirmed Damage Reports:

• Tree limbs down throughout Allen County, KS
• Large tree limbs down in/around Iola with power outages
• Tree limbs down near Erie, KS and Shaw, KS
• Tree and roof damage in Chanute, KS
• Roof Removed from Westco in Neosho
• Trees down throughout Newton County
• Structural damage on Main Street in Joplin
• Power poles and trees down in Joplin

KOAM's Anthony Saviello and Chief Photojounalist Ty Parks will have more coverage on KOAM News.

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