May 10, 2008 Severe Weather Event

During the afternoon and early evening hours on May 10, 2008, a tornado outbreak occurred across eastern Oklahoma. This event was caused by a strong storm system moving across Kansas and combining with warm/moist air across Oklahoma. Storms rapidly developed around 5pm with several supercells in eastern Oklahoma. One supercell moved along the Oklahoma/Kansas border and produced a tornado that hit Picher, Oklahoma. Other storms developed farther south into Oklahoma with McAlester being impacted..

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Disaster Recovery Center to Open June 5th in Pittsburg County - June 3

Public Assistance Approved for Three Counties - May 29

Officials Advise Caution Against Potential Fraud in Wake of Disaster - May 29

Governor Henry Announces Oklahoma Requests Public Assistance for Three Counties - May 29

Gov. Henry Announces Federal Disaster Assistance Approved for Craig, Latimer, Pittsburg Counties - May 25

Gov. Henry Requests Federal Disaster Assistance for Craig, Latimer, Pittsburg Counties - May 22

Governor Henry Applauds White House for Quick Approval of Ottawa County Tornado Aid - May 14

Governor Henry Requests Disaster Assistance for Picher - May 14

Pictures - Updated May 25

Situation Update 4 - May 13

Situation Update 3 - May 11

Situation Update 2 - May 11

Situation Update 1 - May 10