Freedom, Oklahoma – On May 18, 2025, a powerful storm swept through the area, and Oklahoma Mesonet captured it all in a dramatic timelapse video.

The video was recorded between 8:07 PM and 8:21 PM on Sunday evening. It shows the full intensity of the storm as it moved across the sky.

The footage was taken in Freedom, a small town in Oklahoma, and documents the storm’s rapid development in just 14 minutes.

Oklahoma Mesonet released the video, with Steve Thompson credited as the videographer behind the camera.

The timelapse captures the raw power of nature, compressing the violent weather into a haunting visual experience.

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