Michael ThorntonOct 16, 20236 minPreparing for and responding to damaging 85 mph wind gustsOctober 3rd, 2023 On the morning of October 3rd, 2023, I began analyzing weather model data for a severe weather event that was expected...
Michael ThorntonMay 22, 20235 minDamage assessments after the Cole TornadoWeather setup and operations On the morning of April 19th, 2023, the Storm Prediction Center included Tillman County, Oklahoma, in a...
Michael ThorntonJul 1, 20226 minThe May 31st Severe Weather EventOn the morning of May 31st, 2022, the Storm Prediction Center included Tillman County, Oklahoma, in both a marginal and slight risk for...
Michael ThorntonMar 31, 20224 minThe Buffalo Mountain Rescue MissionOn March 19th, 2022 at 5:47 PM, I received a call about a family that had lost sight of their son while hiking. I stopped eating my...