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No injuries reported with tornadoes in SW Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Authorities say no injuries have been reported as possible tornadoes moved through southwestern Oklahoma.

Beckham County Emergency Management Director Lonnie Risenhoover says a large storm touched down south of Carter Sunday night and a twister was spotted near Retrop in the southeastern part of the county.

In Greer County, emergency management director Glynadee Edwards said a possible tornado damaged power lines near Willow, but officials hadn't received reports of injuries or additional damage.

National Weather Service forecaster Daryl Williams says a slow-moving storm system spawned the short-lived tornadoes. The threat of severe weather will linger through Monday, but Williams says it appears tornadoes will be less of a threat for central and eastern sections of the state.

A flash flood watch is in effect for 13 counties in eastern Oklahoma.