OK: What Technology Has Helped Reduce School Tornado Deaths in Oklahoma?

Center for Digital Education: Answer: A next-generation doppler radar

Among other technologies, the Nexrad doppler radar has given local citizens an early warning of possible tornado activity. On Sunday, May 19, a tornado watch went out to parts of Oklahoma, and more than an hour before the tornado hit Moore, Okla., citizens received multiple informal warnings, followed by an official tornado warning 25 minutes in advance, according to KCBY.com.

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