Blanchard-Newcastle-Moore, Oklahoma tornado (Tornado880)

The 2024 Blanchard-Moore Tornado was the strongest tornado of the 2024 season, and the strongest tornado since the El Reno Tornado in 2013. The tornado was the result of a serial derecho that raced through oklahoma during the early afternoon.

The first tornado developed near 5:00 In the afternoon. It later raced Into southern Oklahoma as a Multi-Vortex EF2, Which rapidly weakened as it moved into the town of Tabler. However, A second tornado develop outside of the main vortex, and rapidly merged into a 2 mile wide beast. A wind gust of 263 miles an hour was reported by a trained spotter at 6:19 PM. Another spotter reported a gust of 272 Mph While driving on Route 9 near the town of Middleberg. It was at this time the storm struck a trailer park, killing all people in sight. The tornado slowly weakened as it neared the town of Blanchard. According to an eyewitness, "The storm's Sub vorticies broke up, The sun broke through the clouds, Then, a downburst struck. It became white". Then the tornado became hidden by rain.

By the time the storm hit Newcastle and Moore, The cities already sustained major damage from a microburst moments earlier. The tornado hit with no warning. The National weather service lost all communication. Despite a tornado warning, The Radio Tower was blown over resulting in loss of communication.

The tornado dissipated at 6:36 PM.

A state of emergency was issued for the entire area.

The National weather service is still searching for additional information regarding the tornado.