Severe thunderstorms are expected from central Texas to middle Tennessee and Kentucky this afternoon into tonight. Large hail and damaging winds are the main threats. Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce areas of flooding today and tonight from central Texas into the lower Mississippi Valley. Read More >
Last Map Update: Sat, May 3, 2025 at 1:12:26 pm CDT
|
Local Weather History For May 3rd...
|
|
On May 3, 1999, multiple supercell thunderstorms produced large and
damaging tornadoes mainly over central Oklahoma during the late afternoon and evening hours. This tornado outbreak is arguably the most significant outbreak in Oklahoma recorded history. Although numerous towns were hit by more than 70 tornadoes across Oklahoma, the most violent tornadoes affected locations like Amber and Bridge Creek, Moore, Del City, Midwest City, Crescent, and Mulhall. The latest statistics show that 40 people died in Oklahoma as a direct result of the twisters, and 675 were injured. Numerous homes and businesses were destroyed with a total damage estimate of $1.2 billion. |
|
Text Product Selector (Selected product opens in current window)
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Observations | Discussion | Air Quality | Hydrology | FAQ | Social Media |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Storm Reports | Gridded Forecast | Aviation | Climate | Storm Data | Weather Radio |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Satellite | Hourly Forecast | Fire Weather | Past Events | StormReady | Storm Spotters |
Local Radar
Weather Map
Drought Conditions
Follow us on X
Follow us on Facebook
Follow us on YouTube
OUN RSS Feed