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Weather Discussion => General Weather Chat => Topic started by: Localonthe8s on May 03, 2009, 01:52:33 PM

Title: Oklahoma tornadoes
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 03, 2009, 01:52:33 PM

Today is the 10th anniversary of those devastating tornadoes that struck the Oklahoma City area on May 3rd 1999. An F5 withe winds measured up to 318mph struck Moore, OK. 36 people total died in the outbreak.

Title: Re: Oklahoma tornadoes
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 03, 2009, 05:13:35 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 03, 2009, 01:52:33 PM

Today is the 10th anniversary of those devastating tornadoes that struck the Oklahoma City area on May 3rd 1999. An F5 withe winds measured up to 318mph struck Moore, OK. 36 people total died in the outbreak.

I still remember that outbreak quite clearly, and it's a very popular case study in Meteorology courses.  I can't believe that it's already been ten years. :blink:

Title: Re: Oklahoma tornadoes
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 03, 2009, 05:15:41 PM

I remember watching TWC coverage of the twisters nonstop that day. It amazes me how so many people haven't even heard of this twister to this date. :rolleyes: It really did provide valuable info to Meteorology students like vortex wind speeds, highway overpass risks, etc.