CNN's Chris Lawrence stands next to a "tornado" at a research facility where they put tornado shelters to the test.
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The National Weather Service's Paul Schlatter explains how tornadoes grow into destructive storms.
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(CNN) – The tornado that swept through the outskirts of Oklahoma City Monday destroyed parts of U.S. Rep. Tom Cole’s hometown, the Republican lawmaker told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer.
Speaking by phone, Cole said he recognized familiar landmarks in Moore, Oklahoma, as he was watching television images of the destruction, including roofs ripped off buildings and entire blocks leveled.
CNN's Wolf Blitzer shows devastation to the Plaza Towers Elementary school as a result of the tornado that hit Oklahoma.
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CNN's Tom Foreman highlights the path of a destructive tornado through Moore, Oklahoma. (Video)
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Oklahoma resident David Massey posted several powerful videos of Oklahoma tornado damage to the video sharing app Vine.
In an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer, he describes the catastrophic tornado damage and rescue efforts underway.
Here's a tornado literally right by our house vine.co/v/b9JPhp0Qh5Y
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David Massey (@GeminiTiger86) May 20, 2013Hurt man in Moore tornado vine.co/v/b91z5hUPmvF
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David Massey (@GeminiTiger86) May 20, 2013Must see video: CNN's Lisa Sylvester reports on an ice phenomenon that's invading dozens of lakefront homes. (Video)
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Snowfall rises and records drop in the nation's midsection. George Howell reports.
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The impending snowstorm is bringing much needed moisture to Kansas. Erin McPike reports.
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In an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer, iReporter Roshen Weliwatta compares Staten Island to Sri Lanka in 2004.
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