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www.wmfd.com - WMFD staff Meteorologist Michael Joyce just happened to be on vacation this week in Oklahoma participating in meteorology training and storm chasing when the mammoth Oklahoma tornado formed.

   
 
 
WMFD Meterologist Michael Joyce Chases Moore,OK Tornado

Story By: Rob Meisse

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WMFD staff Meteorologist Michael Joyce just happened to be on vacation this week in Oklahoma participating in meteorology training and storm chasing when the mammoth Oklahoma tornado formed.  So far 51 have been killed and 40 more bodies expected.  WMFD News has heard from Michael and he is safe.   In an email to WMFD News, Michael writes “Hello everyone, I'm safe here in Norman, OK after three intense days of chasing, visiting, and having a wonderful learning experience.  Unfortunately, today's events turned much more devastating than anyone could have hoped, as well as yesterday in Edmond and Shawnee, OK.  Here are some pictures of Tornadogenesis, or the whole process of the evolution of the tornado that went through Moore. These pictures should illustrate the process.  The massive tornado took only 9 minutes to form according to the timestamps on the photos.  Atmospheric conditions were right for this to happen, however, we did not anticipate the severity based on our models.”  Michael goes on to state “ We've calculated the initial touchdown to be at 2:56pm - 2:58 CDT.  It is too early to tell what the EF scale rating will be, but it is likely to be EF4 or EF5.  This will not be confirmed for several days as NWS surveys are conducted.  I'm not sure what National News has said, but the rating has not been confirmed. “

WMFD will have an interview with Mike tonight on WMFD News at 5,6,10 and 11pm.

   
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