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Tornado Devastates Moore, OK - May 20, 2013

The Moore, OK tornado near Brandon Goforth.

Tornado Devastates Moore, OK – May 20, 2013

May 21, 2013 |  by  |  Weather

Our own Brandon Goforth witnessed the Moore, Oklahoma tornado as it entered town and moved just to his north just to the east of I-35. This was a devastating tragedy, it’s impact is just now sinking in for many people. We are shocked and saddened by the events in Moore. Personally feel this has to change chasing for everyone, too many deadly tornadoes. We aren’t chasing today, need a break to really let ourselves process things. Chris, Brandon Sullivan, Brett Wright, and Josh Ward witnessed tornadoes near Duncan, OK as well yesterday — but what’s more important today is the victims of the tornadoes of the last week. We are going to be forwarding donation info to everyone soon. Our thoughts and prayers go to all of the victims.

Chase Day Forecast: May 20, 2013

Violatile weather setup again today...

Chase Day Forecast: May 20, 2013

May 20, 2013 |  by  |  Weather

Today’s chase looks to be another tough one with trees and more contributing to plenty of frustration for chasers keeping up with tornadic cells. Strong shear and extreme instability will combine for yet another day conducive for tornadoes across Oklahoma into Arkansas and Missouri. The area we are most concerned about strong tornadoes appears to be south of I-40 and east of Highway 81, from the OKC Metro area to just about the Red River.  Please be weather aware if you live in these areas.

Shawnee and Luther Wedge Tornadoes Video – May 19, 2013

May 20, 2013 |  by  |  Featured Posts, Weather

A tornado outbreak occurred over central Oklahoma on May 19, 2013 with myself, Brandon Goforth and my wife Sara intercepting 7-8 total tornadoes from several tornadic supercells. Two of the tornadoes were particularly violent — the Shawnee tornado (first tornado) and the Luther wedge tornado (second one). Also in the video are a couple of clips of the Edmond tornado but not pictured are another satellite rope type of tornado near Edmond and two tornadoes near Prague — I will have much more video from this day soon! – Chris

The Shawnee, Oklahoma Tornado - May 19, 2013

The Shawnee, Oklahoma Tornado – May 19, 2013

May 19, 2013 |  by  |  Featured Posts, Weather

An absolutely breathtaking image by Brett Wright of the (likely) violent Shawnee, Oklahoma tornado from earlier today. This tornado did serious damage to the west of Shawnee, with fatalities and numerous injuries reported. A very sad moment and a very intense tornado.

Brandon Sullivan and Brett Wright’s Footage from May 19, 2013

May 19, 2013 |  by  |  Weather

A look at Brandon and Brett’s intense video of the tornado outbreak in Central Oklahoma this evening. An destructive day of tornadoes occured in Central Oklahoma today, unfortunately with reported fatalities and injuries. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of these horrific tornadoes. Read More

Chase Day Forecast: May 8, 2013

Chase Day Forecast: May 8, 2013

May 8, 2013 |  by  |  Weather

A classic dryline slight risk day is in the offing, with just enough of every major ingredient to make things interesting today. Moderate instability and ‘just enough’ wind shear should combine for supercells late this afternoon and evening producing very large hail and damaging wind gusts from SW KS into W Oklahoma. The tornado threat should be mitigated by high LCLs, but the area near sunset could yield a surprise if a storm can sustain itself into the evening. We are still monitoring data before we head out, expecting to do so by early afternoon for a target just west of the OK/TX border.  Hopes are high for at least good structure this evening.