"Read it and see if, the next time the television squawks a tornado
watch, you don't sit up and take notice." Dallas Morning News
watch, you don't sit up and take notice." Dallas Morning News
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Storm Warning: The Story of a Killer Tornado
On May 3, 1999, a series of devastating tornadoes raked the Great Plains. This is the true story of one tornado - a 300-mph monster that swept whole homes from their foundations, ripped grass by its roots and peeled asphalt off the highways - and the extraordinary people who kept the most powerful twister ever recorded from becoming the deadliest.
"Mathis has managed to bring to life both nature's fury and human tragedy in this story of a killer tornado," Bob Swanson and Doyle Rice, USA Today Weather Guys.
"Wonderful!" Dr. Greg Forbes, Weather Channel storm expert.
"A well-written and chilling account," Dr. Jeff Masters, Weather Underground founder.
"Pity those ordinary human beings in their tract houses, their churches, schools and mobile homes, caught in harm's way that May afternoon in 1999. Their fate unfolds in these pages, like the great storm itself, with excruciating suspense and terrifying bursts of energy." Bill Marvel, Dallas Morning News
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See it for yourself: May 3, 1999 pictures May 3, 1999 videos at youtube.com
The final tally for 2007: Tornadoes killed 81 people, 52 of them were in their mobile homes. These statistics once again underscore the need for timely warnings and adequate shelter. Learn more about NOAA Weather Radio.
So far in 2008: More than 1,748 tornadoes have killed 119 people, 53 of them in their mobile homes. This year may set a record for the number of twisters, but actual counts are still underway.
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WEATHER SITES
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- National Weather Service
- Storm Prediction Center
- CNN Weather
- Weather Channel
- OKC KWTV's Storm Zone (video)
Storm Warning is published by Touchstone,
a division of Simon and Schuster.
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