Severe Thunderstorms in Oklahoma

In May 2013, severe thunderstorms struck the Great Plains.
A Scarred Landscape in Oklahoma
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A Scarred Landscape in Oklahoma

The ASTER instrument on NASA’s Terra satellite captured this wide view of the destruction wrought by the May 20, 2013, tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.

Published Jun 5, 2013

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Tornado and Severe Thunderstorms Strike Oklahoma
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Tornado and Severe Thunderstorms Strike Oklahoma

A supercell thunderstorm system spawned a destructive tornado near Oklahoma City on May 20, 2013.

Published May 22, 2013

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Thunderstorms Spawn Tornado in Oklahoma
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Thunderstorms Spawn Tornado in Oklahoma

Evolution of deadly storms over Oklahoma, viewed by GOES-East.

Published May 21, 2013

Atmosphere Severe Storms