"We Had 90 Seconds to Live" - When Two EF4 Tornadoes Hit Within 24 Hours

When a violent EF4 tornado struck Marietta, Oklahoma on April 26, 2024, it marked the beginning of one of the worst tornado outbreaks in recent history. Over four catastrophic days from April 25-28, 2024, 165 tornadoes tore across six states, killing six people and causing over $2 billion in damage. This comprehensive documentary reveals the complete story of the April 2024 tornado outbreak that devastated America's heartland. From the small town of Marietta, Oklahoma where four lives were lost to a 170 mph EF4 tornado, to Elkhorn, Nebraska where another violent tornado destroyed an entire neighborhood—this is the minute-by-minute account of nature's fury. What You'll Discover: How meteorologists predicted the outbreak days in advance using Storm Prediction Center technology The terrifying moment a three-quarter-mile-wide tornado struck Marietta at 9:35 PM Why nighttime tornadoes are twice as deadly as daytime twisters The second EF4 tornado that devastated Elkhorn, Nebraska with zero fatalities How modern forecasting and warning systems saved hundreds of lives Real survivor stories from families who sheltered during the storms Why only 6 people died when historical outbreaks killed hundreds Key Tornado Events Covered: April 25: First tornadoes touch down in Nebraska and Kansas (22 confirmed) April 26: Storm Prediction Center issues rare HIGH RISK warning for Oklahoma Marietta EF4 tornado: 170 mph winds, 11-mile damage path, 4 deaths April 27: Elkhorn EF4 tornado strikes Omaha suburbs (120+ homes destroyed) April 28: Final tornadoes mark the end of the 4-day outbreak This video explores the science behind tornado formation, the critical role of warning systems, and how communities like Marietta and Elkhorn rebuilt stronger. Learn why storm shelters make the difference between life and death, and how a 23-minute warning lead time changed everything during America's most significant severe weather event of 2024. From the devastating Westmoreland, Kansas EF3 to the multiple violent tornadoes across Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Michigan—this is the definitive account of when 165 tornadoes rewrote the record books. Topics Covered: Storm Prediction Center forecasting | EF4 tornado damage | Tornado alley survival | Severe weather warnings | Supercell thunderstorms | National Weather Service alerts | Mobile home tornado safety | Underground storm shelters | Nighttime tornado dangers | Emergency management response | FEMA disaster relief | Community rebuilding after tornadoes Perfect for weather enthusiasts, storm chasers, meteorology students, and anyone wanting to understand how modern tornado forecasting saves lives during extreme weather events. #TornadoOutbreak #Tornado #SevereWeather #ExtremeWeather #Marietta #Oklahoma #Elkhorn #Nebraska #EF4Tornado #StormChasing #Weather #TornadoAlley #DisasterDocumentary #TrueSurvivalStory Remember: When tornado warnings are issued in your area, take them seriously. Get to your safe place immediately. A storm shelter or reinforced safe room can save your life. This documentary is based on National Weather Service reports, Storm Prediction Center data, and firsthand survivor accounts from the April 2024 tornado outbreak.