https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/20/us/severe-weather-monday-wxc/index.html
Today alone there have been 14 confirmed tornados total in Oklahoma and West Texas, that carry with them fears of flash flooding and danger. More than 50 Million people are at risk of some sort of harm. Most threats include high winds up to 75 mph, large hail, and a possible tornado. There has already been some damage, over 2,000 power outages, multiple trees damaged, etc. In 2013, in this same region, a devastating tornado ended up taking 24 lives with it. There is fear a bad one could strike, as there have been over 50 tornado reports in just three days.
This article is so incredibly important because we, as Booker T. Students, live just on the cusp of the danger. Luckily we are more towards the outer shell of the region of damage, yet if the region moves more south east we could be in serious harm. This is shocking since I was aware of small amounts of flash flooding and tornados near my house, but I didn't realize the magnitude of the damage. I can compare this article to the Dust Bowl, which affected Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, etc. This region of the Great Plains underwent huge amounts of dust and wind because of a drought in 1930 and over cropping in the soil. While I'm not sure if that is the cause of the current problems in this region, it does seem that the great plains is under going more natural disasters, which hopefully do not get as bad or as long as the Dust Bowl. I hope everyone in harm's way stays safe!
I had been paying attention to how much it has been raining recently, but like the author had no idea tornadoes were the cause. Hopefully nothing happens and everyone living more in the areas of concern are safe. - Daniella Castanheira
ReplyDeleteI never realized how all that rain could do that much damage, hopefully everyone is okay. -kloe rhoden
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