what about tulsa weather Storm with possible tornado hits northeastern Oklahoma?”
On Wednesday, August 26, 2009 an uncharactericstic late summer F5 tornado development from a forecasted supercell and touched down Tulsa, OK and the neighboring towns of Catoosa, OK and Verdigris, OK. The characteristics of an F5 tornado are massive destruction and estimated wind speeds greater than 200 mph. A tornado that is this powerful and destructive is rare. According to NOAA there have only been 52 tornadoes classified as F5 or, using the more detailed scale, EF5 (Enhanced Fujita Scale, adopted in 2007) all occurring in the Central U.S. Due to the 0 hour of this event occurring on a weekday and after rush hour many possible complications that could arise from the Tulsa commuter population are avoided also there are no special events (e.g. street festivals, parades) taking place. H-4 1600 (4PM)-The National Weather Service (NWS) issues a Severe Weather alert, notification is carried through media outlets and personal communication devices. Strong thunderstorms are forecasted for
