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Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
622 NOUS43 KICT 091200 PNSICT KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-091500- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wichita KS 700 AM CDT Fri Aug 9 2024 ...ON THIS DATE IN WEATHER HISTORY... In 1988, afternoon and evening severe thunderstorms invaded the Southern and Central High Plains. The most powerful severe thunderstorm struck Harrah Oklahoma, located 25 miles southeast of Oklahoma City, where gusts were measured at a nasty 92 mph. && In 1878, New England`s second deadliest tornado occurred when it walloped Wallingford Connecticut where 34 people were killed and 100 were injured. The tornado started as a waterspout over a river. It was 400 to 600 feet wide but was only 2 miles long. $$ Auto