50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST TORNADO FORECAST

In the evening of March 25, 1948, a tornado roared through Tinker Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, causing considerable damage, a few injuries, but no fatalities. However, the destruction could have been much worse. A few
hours earlier Air Force Captain Robert C. Miller and Major Ernest J. Fawbush correctly predicted that atmospheric conditions were ripe for tornadoes in the vicinity of Tinker AFB. This first tornado forecast was instrumental in advancing the nation's commitment to protecting the American public and military resources from the dangers caused by natural hazards.

For more information see the "Golden Anniversary of Tornado Forecasting" Web site at: http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/GoldenAnniversary/

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