How long did the 2013 Moore tornado last?
On May 20, 2013, a massive EF 5 tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma. Twenty five lives were lost, including seven children who died while trying to take shelter at Plaza Towers Elementary. The tornado formed at 2:56 p.m. and was on the ground for 39 minutes.
What caused the Oklahoma tornado of 2013?
How and where did the Moore, Oklahoma, tornado start? Two days of storms turned into several supercell thunderstorms. One of these thunderstorms with strong updraft winds soon turned into a tornado that first touched down in Newcastle.
How many people died during the Oklahoma tornado event in 2013?
24 fatalities
2013 Moore tornado
| EF5 tornado | |
|---|---|
| Highest winds | 210 mph (340 km/h) |
| Max. rating1 | EF5 tornado |
| Casualties | 24 fatalities (+2 indirect), 212 injuries |
| Damage | $2 billion (estimate) |
Can you outrun a tornado in a car?
You should not try to outrun a tornado in your car. An EF-1 tornado can push a moving car off the road and an EF-2 tornado can pick a car off the ground. If you spot a tornado, stop your car. If you can safely get lower than the level of the roadway, leave your car and lie as low as possible.
Where did the tornado hit on May 20, 2013?
On May 20, 2013, a prominent central upper trough moved eastward toward the Central United States, with a lead upper low pivoting over the Dakotas and Upper Midwest region.
How big was the tornado in Newcastle in 2013?
The tornado touched down just northwest of Newcastle at 2:56 p.m. CDT (19:46 UTC), and stayed on the ground for 37 minutes over a 17-mile (27 km) path, crossing through a heavily populated section of Moore. The tornado was 2.25 miles (3.62 km) wide at its peak.
Where did the tornado hit in Oklahoma City?
The Twin Lakes dual-polarization NEXRAD radar (near Lake Stanley Draper) detected a tornado debris signature one mile in diameter within the accompanying hook echo, as the tornado crossed into portions of south Oklahoma City in northern Cleveland County.
Where was the hardest hit school in the Moore tornado?
Among the hardest hit areas were two public schools: Briarwood Elementary School and Plaza Towers Elementary School. A preliminary study of Briarwood Elementary School conducted in September 2013 by a group of structural engineers found some structural deficiencies that led to its collapse during the tornado.