Just returned from my hometown of Welch, Okla., where I picked up the in-laws and brought them to Claremore. The electricity has been out in Welch since just before noon today. The latest word from Empire District Electric Company is that it could be 3-4 days until power is restored to Welch.

Just driving around town in the dark, it looked like a combat zone. Many trees are down, and they have caused severe damage. My parents have a generator going, but Jeane’s folks had only a gas wall heater, and we thought it better to bring them here.