The day an F5 tornado moved toward Oklahoma City
In short: Relive the real-time progression of the May 3, 1999, tornado outbreak. This documentary tracks the storm's path from its formation into a violent, long-track disaster and the urgent struggle for survival.
The film follows the development of an F5 tornado as it moved through the Oklahoma City metro area. It captures the moment storm trackers Val and Amy Castor confirmed touchdowns in the field, while meteorologist Gary England monitored the intensifying storm on Doppler radar.
As the tornado grew more dangerous and turned toward populated areas, the footage documents the impact on Bridge Creek, Moore, Dell City, and Westmoore High. The documentary examines the transition from initial warnings to the massive scale of destruction that left homes and public buildings unable to withstand the storm's force.
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