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Storm chasers in the Texas Panhandle discovered a massive hail stone over 7 inches long, potentially setting a new state record. The hail stone, found near Vigo Park, surpasses the previous record of 6.4 inches from 2021. Confirmation is pending from researchers, including the Texas state climatologist.
A remarkable tornado in southwest Oklahoma amazed storm chasers as it spun through mainly rural areas near Eldorado, causing minimal damage to power poles and trees. The 2024 storm season has been notable for its frequent and photogenic tornadoes across the Plains.
Meteorologists and weather enthusiasts are excited about the upcoming release of "Twisters," a stand-alone sequel to the 1996 movie "Twister." The debut trailer, aired during the Super Bowl, has sparked both enthusiasm and concern within the weather community, with some expressing excitement over the realistic depiction of tornado chasing and others critiquing safety concerns and CGI usage. Despite differing opinions, many are looking forward to the movie's release on July 19.
Storm chasers captured terrifying footage from inside the eye of Hurricane Lee, a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 130 to 156 mph. The video shows lightning crackling throughout the storm as the jet-black eye looms overhead. The footage was shot by the U.S. Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the "Hurricane Hunters." The squadron flies specialized WC-130J Hercules aircraft equipped with meteorological sensors to collect weather data. Hurricane Lee is currently in the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to move north, but its impact on the U.S. Atlantic coast is still uncertain.
KOCO 5 First Alert Storm Chasers tracked severe weather moving across Oklahoma City metro on Friday, with heavy rain and winds below severe limits. The KOCO 5 App provides customized weather alerts and team coverage.