The May 2003 Tornado Outbreaks Event B: Oklahoma City and Red Rock Storms (May 8 3:00 p.m. - May 9 1:30 a.m.) Exercise Case Study Page Event Data Page

1. Look at the series of SPC Day 1 Convective Outlook Graphics. How did the forecasters see the evolution of the severe weather threat through the day?

2. Using the 3:00 p.m. afternoon update for the convective outlook, compare the severe weather threats over central Oklahoma with those over Kansas. Did the forecaster think there were different risks for Oklahoma versus Kansas?

3. Using the 3:00 p.m. afternoon update for the convective outlook, how much more likely are tornadoes over central Oklahoma that on any normal May 8th day?

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