Tornadic Supercell Thunderstorms
I spent some significant amount of time (significant for me at least) in Oklahoma last May. I also survived some major weather phenomenon again:
Several tornadic supercell thunderstorms developed over parts of western and and [sic] much of central Oklahoma on May 24, 2011, with extensive damage occurring over many areas of central Oklahoma.
Highlights included:
- Twelve tornadoes were confirmed.
- One tornado has been rated EF-5. Two tornadoes were rated EF-4. Two tornadoes were rated EF-3, two EF-2, two EF-1, and three EF-0.
- In addition to the damaging tornadoes, hail sizes reached at least 3″ in diameter.
I made the best of it by tweeting, taking pictures, and foraging for food after it was all clear.
It’s a mixture of tornado sirens, thunder, and lightening. Insane.
50.0 mm || 1/50 || f/7.1 || ISO3200 || NIKON D7000
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
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Midwest City, Oklahoma, United States
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Midwest City, Oklahoma, United States
50.0 mm || 1/500 || f/4.0 || ISO6400 || NIKON D7000
Midwest City, Oklahoma, United States