Tornado Talk's video: Tornado Talk Podcast Episode 7: The 1966 Topeka Tornado

“For God’s Sake! Take Cover!” – Some of the most powerful words spoken on television by news anchor Bill Kurtis on June 8, 1966! He was broadcasting live on WIBW-TV in Topeka, KS as a massive tornado was heading through the city. This week on Tornado Talk: A look back at the 1966 Topeka Tornado. Bill Kurtis tells the story of how things unfolded that day. Carol Yoho was only 16 when the tornado hit. She reflects back on how she survived that day. Chad Omitt from the National Weather Service in Topeka takes us back to the weather situation on June 8. Zach Ahrens president of the Topeka Capital Journal tells us how the paper was instrumental in keeping folks informed in the aftermath.