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2024 Sulphur Tornado
In the late evening hours of April 27, 2024, a strong and destructive EF3-rated tornado moved through the community of Sulphur, Oklahoma, Sulphur, located in the state of Oklahoma. The tornado, known as the Sulphur tornado, was part of Tornado outbreak of April 25–28, 2024, a larger tornado outbreak across the United States in late-April 2024. The tornado killed one person in Sulphur and injured thirty others along a path, while producing heavy damage within the city limits of Sulphur. The tornado inflicted damage that would later be determined to total in excess of $10 million (2024 USD). The tornado touched down within the bounds of the Chickasaw National Recreation Area shortly before 10:40 p.m., tracking towards Sulphur while slowly strengthening. The tornado would reach EF3 intensity as it entered into the southern portions of the town, heavily damaging buildings and killing one person who was sheltering inside a sports lounge. The tornado damaged over 75 buildings and bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Power Flash
A power flash is a flash of light caused by arcing electrical discharges from damaged electrical equipment, most often severed or arcing power lines. They are often caused by strong winds, especially those from tropical cyclones and tornadoes, and occasionally by intense downbursts and derechoes. Storm spotters and meteorologists use these flashes to spot tornadoes which would otherwise be invisible due to rain or darkness. They can be distinguished from lightning by the fact that they originate at ground level, the blue or green color of the flash, and depending on distance, the sound of high-voltage lines shorting out. Power flashes can cause power outages. See also * Electric discharge * Electric arc An electric arc (or arc discharge) is an electrical breakdown of a gas that produces a prolonged electrical discharge. The electric current, current through a normally Electrical conductance, nonconductive medium such as air produces a plasma ( ... References External link ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
