Udall Oklahoma Tornado Toll Cited As Worst In Kansas-Oklahoma History
Utter devastation across Udall and Blackwell as tornadoes cut a wide swath through Kansas and Oklahoma leaving 80 killed and about 700 injured. Rescue teams, hospitals strained, and power outages hampered efforts while a factory and homes were flattened and multiple towns suffered extensive damage.
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Known Dead in Tornadoes Reported Across Oklahoma and Kansas
A compiled list shows multiple tornado fatalities in Blackwell Oklahoma Oxford Kansas and Udall Kansas with numerous victims named by city and age. Officials released names from Winfield Wichita and surrounding areas confirming the deaths and noting unidentified victims and funeral home and Red Cross notices.
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Varying Air Strata Cause for Twisters
An Associated Press report explains how tornadoes form from April to July as cool dry air overlays warm moist air. Rising warm air creates turbulence leading to funnel clouds. Tornado funnels range from 100 feet to half a mile wide and can cause severe interior pressure effects on houses.
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Tornado Surges Through Oklahoma Town in Night Collapse
Combat veteran recalls horror as tornadoes tore across northern Oklahoma, damaging cars and a two story home. Maj Law’s unit reports a close call near Tonkawa while Jenee Youell, executive officer of the 189th Field Artillery, recounts finding his wife and two sons unharmed but shaken after the wreckage.
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