Topic: Lost loved one in Moore tornado.

[Skywatch]

We've all been hearing about the giant tornado that hit Moore Oklahoma. Monday night I got the news that my aunt's mother in law was killed in that. My aunt posted on Facebook about the tragedy. Although I never met her, she was a relative. Hearing this stuff on the news and actually having it happen to a relative. My family is mourning over the loss. We need prayers and best wishes.

The picture below is my aunt's mother in law's house or what's left of it. She was actually killed at the 7-11 that got hit. She was one of the 3 who were.

[cospringswx]

Sorry for the loss! Prayers go to your family!

[DaculaWeather]

Extremely sorry to hear that, it was indeed, a very tragic day all around.

Update from Jeff L (Harris County Flood Control District) re Moore/Newcastle Tornado:

24 fatalities
237 injured
101 pulled alive from debris
2450 homes damaged or destroyed
10,000 persons affected

The chance of the same location be hit by 2 EF 5 tornadoes is about 1 in a trillion.

The 5-20-13 tornado was likely weaker than the 5-3-99 tornado which had winds recorded by a potable Doppler radar unit of 318 mph. Estimated winds on 5-20-13 were on the order of 200-220mph.

[SlowModem]

Very sorry for your loss.  Keep those affected in your prayers.  I also recommend donating to the Red Cross.

[Sigdigit]

Our condolences.  Hopefully this sad story will help prevent funding cuts to NWS that could jeopardize improvements in early warning systems.

[Weather Display]

when you see the destruction, Its amazing not more lives were lost
Sorry to hear of your loss

[Intheswamp]

I'm sorry for your family's tragedy, Skywatch.  Our prayers are with all the victims.  I might add, too, that the Salvation Army is a good organization to contribute donate to on behalf of Moore and other areas affected.  Good information on what your money does and how to donate can be found here:  http://disaster.salvationarmyusa.org/media/?ID=42f1ee72954ce1d6a15cafd9bbdb7804

God bless' you Okies,
Ed

[Farmtalk]

Thoughts and prayers. It's always terrible to hear things like this. Maybe the government will now focus more on how our nation can become more weather ready in this ever more suburbian society.

[ed2kayak]

Very sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

[W Thomas]

Very sorry to hear this!  Our family's prayers and thought go out to you and yours

[Skywatch]

Thanks guys,  My aunt's mother in law is watching over us. I'm confident she's in a better place. it's been a rough week weather wise. But this reminds me of why I became a weather watcher.

[Maumelle Weather]

My condolences on your loss, Skywatch.

[dasman]

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family!

[mikesin]

I'm so sorry for your loss, prayers to you and your family.