Evacuation orders have been issued for a town in western Oklahoma, and thousands of people are without power as a strong windstorm moves through the state.

The NWS has issued red flag and high wind warnings for portions of Oklahoma on Friday. Residents should stay aware and take precautions.

The Illinois state flag is sometimes derided as an “SOB” — a state “Seal on a Bedsheet.” The white banner emblazoned with the ...