A documentary on the tornado that struck Wichita Falls, Texas, in 1979.

• 0:14-0:25: Description of how thunderstorms form when warm, moist air from the south overruns cold air from the north.

• 0:32-0:37: Rain begins falling beneath the northeastern part of the storm, followed by large hail.

• 0:46-1:03: A tornado funnel forms at the southwest edge of the storm, touching down and spinning at over 200 mph.

• 1:08-1:28: Tornadoes can appear in various forms, such as dust clouds, thin ropes, or wide black funnels, causing widespread destruction.

• 1:31-1:44: Since 1950, tornadoes have struck every state in the U.S., killing thousands and injuring over 100,000.

• 1:50-2:17: The text recounts the preparedness of people in Wichita Falls, Texas, during a major tornado event known as “Terrible Tuesday.”

• 2:20-3:03: Personal accounts of survivors, including Mona Partham and James Montgomery, who describe their experiences and injuries.

• 3:06-4:18: James Montgomery’s escape attempt and the aftermath of the tornado’s destruction.

• 4:21-5:53: Norma Wright’s harrowing experience and severe injuries during the tornado.

• 5:56-6:41: Isa Benson and her colleagues’ survival in a bank vault during the tornado.

• 6:45-7:15: The death toll and destruction in Wichita Falls, with many dying unnecessarily while trying to escape in vehicles.

• 7:18-8:18: The city’s disaster plan and annual disaster exercises involving various community groups.

• 8:20-9:01: Coordination with the National Weather Service and the role of spotters in issuing tornado warnings.

• 9:03-10:44: The Severe Storms Forecast Center’s use of technology to monitor weather and issue warnings.

• 10:46-12:36: Development of Doppler radar technology to detect tornadoes and improve safety.

• 12:39-14:09: A meteorologist advising a family on creating a tornado safety plan at home.

• 14:11-15:30: The importance of NOAA weather radios in schools and homes for receiving warnings.

• 15:32-16:03: The role of spotters in providing real-time information during tornado events.

• 16:06-18:25: The initial sighting of the tornado and the subsequent warnings issued to the public.

• 18:28-21:48: The aftermath of the tornado in Wichita Falls, the response from emergency services, and the importance of having a disaster plan.