High winds continue to cause power outages and traffic backups in the Norman, Oklahoma area Sunday.

ODOT reports at 3:12 p.m. that all lanes of north and southbound I-35 are closed between Main St. and SH-9E in Norman due to a downed power line. Drivers should avoid the area and locate an alternate route.

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Downed power lines forced the closure of southbound Interstate 35 near Lindsey Street in Norman on Sunday afternoon.

Authorities say power lines blew across the interstate, creating a hazardous situation for drivers.

Officials shut down all southbound lanes of I-35 while utility crews work to secure the lines and clear the roadway.

Drivers urged to avoid southbound I-35 near Lindsey Street

Traffic is expected to be affected while the closure remains in place.

Drivers are urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes until the roadway reopens.

Officials have not said how long the closure will remain in place as crews respond.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (41-26) and Oklahoma City Thunder (52-15) meet Sunday at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Tip-off is at 1 p.m. ET (ABC). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Timberwolves vs. Thunder odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Timberwolves lead 2-1

The Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors 127-117 Friday, covering as a 5.5-point road favorite with the Over (222.5) cashing. Minnesota snapped a 3-game losing streak with the victory and is just 1-3 against the spread (ATS) in its last 4 contests. It is 28-39 ATS on the season.

The Thunder edged the Boston Celtics 104-102 Thursday, failing to cover as a 9-point home favorite as the Under (216.5) hit. Oklahoma City has ripped off 7 straight victories, but it is 0-7 ATS in those, often as a lofty favorite. The Thunder are 31-35-1 ATS this season.

A newlywed Oklahoma man expecting his first child with his wife is now facing a long road to healing after a devastating crash.

Zain Daniels had just married the love of his life in December. Now, the couple is preparing to welcome a baby boy.

But instead of getting ready for their son’s arrival, Daniels’ family says they are focused on helping him recover from serious injuries after a head-on crash.

Family members say Daniels was simply driving to pick up his daughter from school when the collision happened.

The crash left him hospitalized with three broken bones, facial fractures and an abdominal wound.

“Ideally, we hope that he would make a full recovery,” said his aunt, Tamara Daniels. “But the reality of it is we just don’t know because of the extent of the injuries. He will have issues in the future.”

Daniels’ aunt and stepmother say the situation has been especially difficult for his wife, Paige.

“She’s really stressed out,” said Anna Daniels, his stepmother. “She is pregnant with their child that they’re expecting, and so we try to keep the stress down to a minimum on her.”

The crash has also created major financial strain for the family.

Tamara Daniels says his job does not provide short-term or long-term disability benefits.

“His company doesn’t offer any type of short-term or long-term disability,” she said. “So his income is completely out of the picture. It’s just her income.”

With additional surgeries expected and medical bills continuing to grow, the family is now asking the community for help.

“It’s a family that’s going to have to struggle to make their ends meet because of somebody’s decisions that they made that day,” Anna Daniels said.

Family members describe Daniels as a caring and giving person who spends time giving back to young athletes in the community. He volunteers as a wrestling and baseball coach and is known as a dedicated family man.

His family says the recovery process could take more than a year.

For now, they say their focus is helping him heal, and preparing for the arrival of his baby boy.

A GoFundMe has been created to help the family with medical expenses: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-nephew-after-car-crash