May 20, 2013 Tornado: News & Information

[yukong]

I will say this...20 years ago before we had smart phones with radar apps, trying to flee was more problematic. But today, I was about to drive into this storm on south side around 164th and Western-Penn. I saw it on my phone radar app and I turned around and went east and south. Got to Franklin Road and 77 and was there when it hit Moore. Watched the tornado grinding through. Radio helped, but the real saver for me was the radar app. I knew which way to go and it may have saved me.

[kevinpate]

Just heard report tornado may have just hit Poteau? Anyone hear of this?

Not certain if it was a twister or high straight winds, but yes, there was a bit of damage in the old home town today.

Poteau - Dewey Street and down town Poteau has received damage including blown out windows, downed signs and damaged roofs.Poteau Police Department along with other agencies are out checking the area.
Unofficial reports state that the back up generator is on at EOMC.
South McKenna and Rogers will be blocked off due to the Napa building being unstable as well as the roof sliding over onto the employment office roof.
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Oklahoma Welcome - Poteau's Dewey Street And Down Town Damaged - Oklahoma Welcome

Some photos of damage at Mary's NAPA and surrounding area downtown are at:
Oklahoma Welcome - Pictures of Poteau Storm Damage - Oklahoma Welcome

[OKCisOK4me]

I will say this...20 years ago before we had smart phones with radar apps, trying to flee was more problematic. But today, I was about to drive into this storm on south side around 164th and Western-Penn. I saw it on my phone radar app and I turned around and went east and south. Got to Franklin Road and 77 and was there when it hit Moore. Watched the tornado grinding through. Radio helped, but the real saver for me was the radar app. I knew which way to go and it may have saved me.

LIKE

No doubt...technology definitely helps in cases like this. Had yesterday happened in 99...there's no way that I would have been able to give a heads up to our peeps down south. They would have been on their own via radio... Technology is awesome...especially because there's ways to get the word around other than just a TV. So many ways to offer donations for Oklahoma destruction.

[Snowman]

Kind of ironic the movie titles left on the marquee

The Warren did receive some pretty good damage as well:

[OKCisOK4me]

The whole sign is freaky...

K, Into Darkness, surrounded by Mud, Pain & Gain, Oblivion, and Peeples (Peoples) which are all over the place....

Official count up to 91 now. I'm heading to bed and I'm sure when I get up it'll be higher :-(

[Praedura]

Dramatic footage of the tornado and its aftermath by some storm chasers:

5/20/13 Moore, OK Devastating Tornado - YouTube

[rezman]

law enforcement needs to start slapping every sightseer and lookie loo they come across with a $200 fine with all proceeds going to the local relief effort.

[MustangGT]

law enforcement needs to start slapping every sightseer and lookie loo they come across with a $200 fine with all proceeds going to the local relief effort.

Agreed!!!

[kelroy55]

law enforcement needs to start slapping every sightseer and lookie loo they come across with a $200 fine with all proceeds going to the local relief effort.

Forget the fine... just start slapping the sight seers

[silvergrove]

Fatalities revised from 51 to 24 by the medical examiner... Thank goodness.

[venture]

Fatalities revised from 51 to 24 by the medical examiner... Thank goodness.

Definitely glad to hear, unfortunately it isn't zero.

[Easy180]

Drove south on 35 last night to somehow find a way to get home and it was a disgusting sight. Tough times ahead for my city and I fully expect some to not rebuild yet again

[warreng88]

Not sure where to put this, so I'll put it in a few places: Kevin Durant just donated a million dollars for tornado relief.

[Pete]

Not sure where to put this, so I'll put it in a few places: Kevin Durant just donated a million dollars for tornado relief.

KD is a complete and total stud boy, on and off the court.

[venture]

I didn't want this information getting buried in the weather thread with new/ongoing severe weather in the state now, so made this thread to catch and news and information coming out about the recovery efforts in Moore.

[BlackmoreRulz]

Not sure where to put this, so I'll put it in a few places: Kevin Durant just donated a million dollars for tornado relief.

Just an incredible act of generosity from an amazing individual.

[venture]

There was already one created: http://www.okctalk.com/current-event...tml#post646713

Yeah I put in a request to merge. I don't think "Destruction Thread" is really all that appropriate of a title since it seems say "here look at these damage pics" versus "here is the latest news on whats needed".

[SSEiYah]

A true hero:

KOKH FOX 25 :: Top Stories - GRAPHIC: Teacher impaled while protecting students

(EXTREMELY GRAPHIC)

[warreng88]

Devon Energy donating $2.5 million for tornado relief.

[Plutonic Panda]

law enforcement needs to start slapping every sightseer and lookie loo they come across with a $200 fine with all proceeds going to the local relief effort.

Well, that's why you're not in charge and no, I don't "sight see" these kind of things either.

[silvergrove]

Debris from storms found in Tulsa...

Tornado debris found in Tulsa | Tulsa World

[Praedura]

Bowling alley leveled, but pins still in place...

[Praedura]

Photo comparison of 1999 and 2013 Moore tornadoes:



'99 on the left, '13 on the right.

[OSUMom]

Anyone doubt that this one will be upgraded to an F5?

[OSUMom]

Bowling alley leveled, but pins still in place...

Tornados can be so weird. I remember seeing a picture a long time ago of a house in total rubble. But standing in the middle of it was a book shelf. And on it were knick knacks. Like nothing had happened.