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First Tornado Forecast Issued: Midwest City, OK

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Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the historic marker for the first Tornado Watch ever issued. Let’s get started!

Historic Marker Transcription

Stone memorial marking the first tornado forecast issued on March 25, 1948, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The monument honors Major Ernest J. Fawbush and Captain Robert C. Miller for their pioneering work in tornado forecasting.
Historic marker commemorating the first operational tornado forecast issued on March 25, 1948, located at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

“This memorial is dedicated to the first operational tornado forecast issued in March 25, 1948, by Major Ernest J. Fawbush and Captain Robert C. Miller at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

Issued several hours before a tornado struck Tinker Air Force Base, this first forecast proved severe weather could be anticipated with a reasonable degree of accuracy. This event focused national attention on forecasting tornadoes and warning the public of their potential danger.

Severe weather pioneers, Major Fawbush and Captain Miller developed tornado forecasting techniques still used today. The 1948 tornado forecast was the forerunner of today’s national severe weather forecasting and research program that protects lives and serves the American people.” 

Dedicated March 25, 1998.

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N Air Depot Blvd,

Oklahoma City, OK 73145

TRAVEL TIP: This airpark is located at the Air Depot exit on I-40. It’s very close to 29th street and Air Depot in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

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