Wichita Falls tornado

10 April 1979 · Wichita Falls, United States · F4

Twenty-five of the 42 people killed had tried to escape by car. This was the day that changed the advice: you cannot outrun a tornado on the road.

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Good to know

Locals still call the day of the storm "Terrible Tuesday".

Footage (3)

• Wichita Falls F4 Tornado - April 10, 1979 Channel: Tornado Talk Watch on YouTube ↗
• Terrible Tuesday: F4 Tornado, April 10, 1979 in Wichita Falls, Texas Channel: Richard Cox Watch on YouTube ↗
• 1979 Wichita Falls Outbreak: Terrible Tuesday Channel: Carly Anna WX Watch on YouTube ↗

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