A strong upper-level trough began to pivot its way through the western U.S. on Friday, April 13, 2012 with several front-running disturbances out ahead of it. This sparked a number of tornadoes that were reported in Oklahoma, including quite close to Oklahoma City.
The main tornado outbreak is now underway today, April 14, with additional activity expected through tomorrow. Today’s high risk tornado threat encompasses the cities of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Wichita, Kansas; Topeka, Kansas; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Omaha, Nebraska.
Notes: Tornadoes are not necessarily in order of occurrence. There are many videos, so it may take awhile to load the page. This post will be updated as additional videos surface…
April 13
Norman, Oklahoma
April 13
Norman, Oklahoma
Cooperton, Oklahoma
Near Alden, Oklahoma
April 14
Timken, Kansas
North Platte, Nebraska
Abilene, Kansas
Great Bend area, Kansas
Lyle, Kansas
Lyons, Kansas
Southwest of Salina, Kansas
Langley/Salina area, Kansas
Geneseo, Kansas
Northeast of Salina, Kansas
Seward, Kansas
Newton, Kansas
Near Cherokee, Oklahoma
Hesston, Kansas
Wichita, Kansas (southeastern)
Manchester, Oklahoma
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