Nightmare in Tornado Alley | It's Here | 2
Summary
This episode dramatizes the May 20, 2013, EF-5 tornado that devastated Moore, Oklahoma. It follows meteorologist Gary England’s urgent warnings and the harrowing experiences of residents, including teachers shielding students at Plaza Towers and Briarwood Elementary. The narrative also highlights a horse trainer’s survival, a storm chaser’s perspective, and a woman giving birth during the storm.
Topics discussed
Introduction and live broadcast of the tornado approaching
Context: The 2013 Moore Tornado and previous history
LaDonna and Steve at Briarwood Elementary during the storm
Amy and students at Plaza Towers as the tornado nears
Jennifer Doan protecting second graders in the hallway
Lando and the horses at Celestial Acres facing the vortex
Sponsor segment: Dan Taberski's Manifesto
Gary England and Val reporting on the debris ball
Amy and Val chasing the storm toward Briarwood
LaDonna shielding children as the tornado hits Briarwood
Amy and staff at Plaza Towers during the impact
Jennifer Doan and the destruction of the back building
Glenn's perspective and the history of Moore's tornadoes
Shayla Taylor giving birth during the tornado at the hospital
Outro, credits, and production team
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