It was a day that brought what felt like almost biblical calamities. Thursday started with shaking of the earth in the metro area, followed by high winds that led to a drowning. Later, the lights went out as power lines came crash
Oklahoma 's wind proved deadly Thursday but otherwise mostly caused inconveniences.
At Lake Hefner , rough conditions claimed the life of one man and left another man in critical condition at an area hospital. Neither man was identified, but the deceased was said to be in his 50s and the survivor was said to be in his 80s. Authorities said high winds pushed a wave up and over a boat, sending two people overboard.
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