2016 Tulsa OK Storm

<!Subst/Submit-- Important, do not remove this line before article has been created. --> The 2016 Tulsa Storm struck Tulsa, a city in Oklahoma, on July 14, 2016. Around 30 people were injured. Wind speeds were estimated at 140 km/h (87 mph), with multiple reports of large hail in the city and surrounding areas. It caused severe damage to cars and buildings. Climatology (Edit) Warm, humid air over central Texas was affected by a cooler northern front, causing a build-up. Multiple cells formed near the Texas/Oklahoma border, with one storm combining with another to form a strong supercell. "1". Storm Progression (Edit) It began around 10 a.m. local time and was of fairly short duration, lasting just over an hour. "2". Gusts of 140 km/h (87 mph) were recorded at the Tulsa International Airport. "3". While the Tulsa region is prone to severe storms during the warmer months, it was relatively rare for one to impact the city. Reports of large hail were abundant throughout the city, threatening suburbs in the Green Country region. It passed near Broken Arrow and Bixby, 40 minutes after impacting the city. By this time, it had moved northwest and eventually dissipated shortly before sunset. Aftermath (Edit) A forecaster at the Bureau of Meteorology described the storm "as the worst in a decade". "3". More than 100,000 homes lost power. "3". 623 power lines were downed. "3". Around 2,717 homes experienced roof damage. "3". 38 people were injured, with 10 treated at hospitals. "5". Numerous aircraft were flipped over at Tulsa International Airport. "3". More than 10 summer educational institutions closed down prior to the storm. "5". In mid-January 2017, it was estimated that the storm caused $50 million in damage. "2". Many drivers left their cars and were unable to escape the storm, according to the city of Tulsa. "5". 100,000 insurance claims have been filed, with almost half of the vehicles damaged. "2". Damaged vehicles are expected to be traversing repairs until the end of 2017. "2".

References

1. A B A Tulsa Storm: Severe Storm That Hit Tulsa Explained By Meteorologist. Tulsa Times. News Corp.  14 July 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2017. 2. A B C D Maria Rashkis (21 February 2017) Tulsa Super Storm Damage Bill Tops $1 Billion CNN News. CNN. Retrieved 23 February 2017. 4: Latia Lemke (5 August 2016). "Tulsa Storm Bill Skyrockets to more than $1 Million as residents scuffle to prepare for more wild weather". 9 News. Tulsa Ok News Station. 5: A B C D E Tulsa Storm: Supercell damage bill could reach $255 Million, Keller Young Says. 9 News. 9 News Corporation. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2017. 6: Jose Branco (20 March 2017). "Tulsa Storm Damage Bill Tops $1 Million". Tulsa World. Luthringhausen Media. Retrieved 15 April 2017.

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