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Dangerous tornado outbreak expected Saturday; Gulf of Mexico SSTs warmest on record

Posted by: Dr. Jeff Masters, 14:57 GMT le 13 avril 2012

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A dangerous tornado outbreak is expected on Saturday over the Plains, says NOAA's Storm Prediction Center (SPC). Warm, moist air flowing northwards from a Gulf of Mexico that has record-warm waters will collide with cold air funneling down from Canada, creating a highly unstable air mass capable of creating strong thunderstorm updrafts. An impressive upper-level low, accompanied by a jet stream with 105 - 125 mph winds at middle levels of the atmosphere, will create plenty of wind shear, giving the air the spin it needs to form tornadoes. SPC has has issued their highest level of alert, a "High Risk," for much of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska for Saturday. Included in the "High Risk" area are the cities of Wichita, Oklahoma City, and Lincoln. This is the second time SPC has issued a "High Risk" forecast this year; the first "High Risk" forecast came for the March 2 tornado outbreak, which killed 41 people and did $1.5 - $2 billion in damage. It is very unusual for SPC to issue a "High Risk" forecast more than a day in advance of a suspected tornado outbreak; according to Wikipedia, today's "High Risk" forecast is only the second time SPC has ever done this. The other instance was for the April 6 - 8, 2006 tornado outbreak focused over Tennessee, which generated 73 tornadoes that killed 13 and did $1.5 billion in damage. People living in the threatened area need to pay close attention on Saturday to this dangerous severe weather situation.

Figure 1. Severe weather risk for Saturday, April 14, 2012, from NOAA's Storm Prediction Center.

Gulf of Mexico water temperatures the warmest on record
Temperatures in the states bordering the Gulf of Mexico were the 3rd - 7th warmest on record during the first three months of 2012, according to NOAA's National Climatic Data Center. This allowed Sea Surface Temperatures (SSTs) in the Gulf of Mexico (25 - 30°N, 85 - 90°W) to climb to 1.4°C (2.5°F) above average during March 2012, according to a wunderground analysis of the Hadley Centre SST data set. This is the warmest March value on record for the Gulf of Mexico, going back over a century of record keeping. During the first two weeks of April, Gulf of Mexico waters remained about 1.5°C above average, putting April on pace to have the warmest April water temperatures on record. Only one year in the past century has had April water temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico more than 1.1°C above average; that year was 2002 (1.4°C above average.) All that record-warm water is capable of putting record amounts of water vapor into the air, since evaporation increases when water is warmer. Because moist air is less dense than dry air, this warm, moist air flowing northwards from the Gulf of Mexico into the developing storm system over the Plains will be highly unstable once it encounters cold, dry air aloft. The record-warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico are a key reason for the high risk of severe weather over the Plains this weekend.

Figure 2. Departure of Sea Surface Temperature (SST) from average for April 12, 2012, as computed by NOAA/NESDIS. SSTs in the Gulf of Mexico are at their warmest levels on record for this time of year.

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1001. IceCoast 18:59 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Storms starting to fire south along the dry line. These storms should move into an extremely favorable environment with CAPES 2000-2500 J/kg and Helicity values 400-600 m2/s2. Member Since: 17 octobre 2010 Posts: 0 Comments: 1254

1002. hurricanehunter27 18:59 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Quoting MAweatherboy1: Does anyone else think the big storm in Northeast Nebraska with the TVS should have a tornado warning? Wow just took a look at it and yes. Member Since: 22 juillet 2010 Posts: 1 Comments: 3352

1003. Tropicsweatherpr 19:00 GMT le 14 avril 2012
12z ECMWF in 72 hours still has the low,but a little bit weaker than in past runs. Member Since: 29 avril 2009 Posts: 63 Comments: 8089

1004. hurricanehunter27 19:00 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Everyone should watch Jeff Blairs stream, he is in a great spot. Member Since: 22 juillet 2010 Posts: 1 Comments: 3352

1005. HouGalv08 19:01 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Tornado signature intensifying on radar---cell to the west of Salinas , KS, north of Great Bend. Not certain what county that is. Pulled up map,, that would be Russell county Member Since: 21 juillet 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 313

1006. drg0dOwnCountry 19:01 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Astonishing series of midwest tornados may be linked to climate change Mar 7, 2012 NEW YORK — When at least 80 tornadoes rampaged across the United States, from the Midwest to the Gulf of Mexico, last Friday, it was more than is typically observed during the entire month of March, tracking firm AccuWeather.com reported on Monday. According to some climate scientists, such earlier-than-normal outbreaks of tornadoes, which typically peak in the spring, will become the norm as the planet warms. “As spring moves up a week or two, tornado season will start in February instead of waiting for April,” said climatologist Kevin Trenberth of the National Center for Atmospheric Research. LINK Member Since: 22 septembre 2005 Posts: 11 Comments: 1924

1007. weatherh98 19:02 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Quoting hurricanehunter27: Wow just took a look at it and yes. It looks like the circulation was pretty broad buying the last few minutes it tightened may need a warning soon Member Since: 17 juin 2011 Posts: 11 Comments: 6031

1008. TropicalAnalystwx13 19:02 GMT le 14 avril 2012
There is a confirmed tornado headed towards Greensburg, Kansas (or just west). Member Since: 6 juillet 2010 Posts: 89 Comments: 25128

1009. CybrTeddy 19:02 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Quoting Tropicsweatherpr: 12z ECMWF in 72 hours still has the low,but a little bit weaker than in past runs. Probably more realistic.. 996 mb storm in April wasn't very likely. Member Since: 8 juillet 2005 Posts: 253 Comments: 20179

1010. hurricanehunter27 19:02 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Quoting TropicalAnalystwx13: There is a confirmed tornado headed towards Greensburg, Kansas. Ow jeez not Greensburg. For those that don't know Greensburg was destroyed by an EF5 tornado not to long ago. Member Since: 22 juillet 2010 Posts: 1 Comments: 3352

1011. RTSplayer 19:03 GMT le 14 avril 2012
This is the tornado warned cell south of Dodge City, moving NE. Q1 68 dBZ 37,000 ft. 72 kg/m² 100% chance 100% chance 3.00 in. 37 knots SW (228) Member Since: 25 janvier 2012 Posts: 27 Comments: 875

1012. Ameister12 19:03 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Quoting TropicalAnalystwx13: There is a confirmed tornado headed towards Greensburg, Kansas (or just west). That's not good to hear. Greensburg does not need another tornado. Member Since: 9 août 2009 Posts: 9 Comments: 3421

1013. Tropicsweatherpr 19:04 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Quoting hurricanehunter27: Everyone should watch Jeff Blairs stream, he is in a great spot. Any link to it as people would want to see it. Member Since: 29 avril 2009 Posts: 63 Comments: 8089

1014. WxGeekVA 19:05 GMT le 14 avril 2012
What a strorm.. near Englewood, KS... Member Since: 3 septembre 2011 Posts: 13 Comments: 3311

1015. kabloie 19:05 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Dodge City Radar getting a very close look at that tornado right now. Dodge City Radar Member Since: 16 novembre 2002 Posts: 1 Comments: 64

1016. hurricanehunter27 19:06 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Quoting Tropicsweatherpr: Any link to it as people would want to see it. Link Also there is about 10 to 15 other chasers heading down to the storm. Member Since: 22 juillet 2010 Posts: 1 Comments: 3352

1017. MAweatherboy1 19:06 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Quoting TropicalAnalystwx13: There is a confirmed tornado headed towards Greensburg, Kansas (or just west). I think it will stay just west but storms with tornadoes like to make that right turn so Greensburg should be on alert Member Since: 11 février 2012 Posts: 66 Comments: 6294

1018. Ameister12 19:06 GMT le 14 avril 2012
The Mitchell and Osborne county storm has some very strong rotation. It might be producing a strong and rain wrapped tornado. Member Since: 9 août 2009 Posts: 9 Comments: 3421

1019. TropicalAnalystwx13 19:06 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Member Since: 6 juillet 2010 Posts: 89 Comments: 25128

1020. drg0dOwnCountry 19:07 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Quoting WxGeekVA: What a strorm.. near Englewood, KS... Wow cool visual Member Since: 22 septembre 2005 Posts: 11 Comments: 1924

1021. hurricanehunter27 19:07 GMT le 14 avril 2012
The storms North and South of Dodge may have some monsters with them. Member Since: 22 juillet 2010 Posts: 1 Comments: 3352

1022. weatherh98 19:07 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Quoting WxGeekVA: What a strorm.. near Englewood, KS... Check out that updraft!! Member Since: 17 juin 2011 Posts: 11 Comments: 6031

1023. HurricaneDean07 19:09 GMT le 14 avril 2012
All the models are in agreement on the formation of Alberto on Monday. anyone know how to create an image url for a custom image? (Like from powerpoint) Member Since: 3 octobre 2010 Posts: 39 Comments: 4031

1024. TropicalAnalystwx13 19:09 GMT le 14 avril 2012
North of Dodge City: Member Since: 6 juillet 2010 Posts: 89 Comments: 25128

1025. LargoFl 19:11 GMT le 14 avril 2012
TORNADO WARNING KSC123-141-141930- /O.NEW.KGID.TO.W.0009.120414T1857Z-120414T1930Z/ BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED TORNADO WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HASTINGS NE 157 PM CDT SAT APR 14 2012 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HASTINGS HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... MITCHELL COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS... EASTERN OSBORNE COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS... * UNTIL 230 PM CDT * AT 156 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO. THIS DANGEROUS STORM WAS LOCATED 8 MILES WEST OF HUNTER...OR 29 MILES SOUTHWEST OF BELOIT...AND MOVING NORTHEAST AT 45 MPH. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... BELOIT...HUNTER...OSBORNE...VICTOR...TIPTON...PORT IS...DOWNS... CAWKER CITY...GLEN ELDER AND SCOTTSVILLE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE COVER NOW. MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A STURDY BUILDING. AVOID WINDOWS. IF IN A MOBILE HOME...A VEHICLE OR OUTDOORS...MOVE TO THE CLOSEST SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER AND PROTECT YOURSELF FROM FLYING DEBRIS. && LAT...LON 3916 9883 3957 9870 3956 9793 3944 9794 3921 9822 3921 9848 3913 9850 3913 9869 TIME...MOT...LOC 1858Z 211DEG 38KT 3923 9853 HAIL 2.75IN $$ HEINLEIN Member Since: 6 août 2011 Posts: 0 Comments: 22412

1026. MAweatherboy1 19:12 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Quoting TropicalAnalystwx13: North of Dodge City: Almost certainly a tornado Member Since: 11 février 2012 Posts: 66 Comments: 6294

1027. weatherh98 19:12 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Quoting TropicalAnalystwx13: North of Dodge City: Looks like its trying!!! Half a storm haha Member Since: 17 juin 2011 Posts: 11 Comments: 6031

1028. TropicalAnalystwx13 19:12 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Very strong couplet. Member Since: 6 juillet 2010 Posts: 89 Comments: 25128

1029. hurricanehunter27 19:12 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Quoting TropicalAnalystwx13: North of Dodge City: 2 chasers on it right now. Everyone if u want to look at chasers here:Link Member Since: 22 juillet 2010 Posts: 1 Comments: 3352

1030. LargoFl 19:12 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Quoting HurricaneDean07: All the models are in agreement on the formation of Alberto on Monday. anyone know how to create an image url for a custom image? (Like from powerpoint) where would that be forming?..out in the eastern atlantic? Member Since: 6 août 2011 Posts: 0 Comments: 22412

1031. jamesrainier 19:13 GMT le 14 avril 2012
FLASH FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OMAHA/VALLEY NEBRASKA 145 PM CDT SAT APR 14 2012 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA HAS ISSUED A * FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR... NORTHWESTERN CASS COUNTY IN EASTERN NEBRASKA... * UNTIL 245 PM CDT * AT 140 PM CDT...THE PUBLIC REPORTED FLOODING NEAR GREENWOOD. PORTIONS OF INTERSTATE 80 ARE UNDERWATER RESULTING IN A BACKUP OF TRAFFIC. THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 80 IN NEBRASKA NEAR MILE MARKER 420. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR IS IMMINENT. MOST FLOOD RELATED DEATHS OCCUR IN AUTOMOBILES. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS WATER COVERED BRIDGES...DIPS...OR LOW WATER CROSSINGS. NEVER TRY TO CROSS A FLOWING STREAM...EVEN A SMALL ONE...ON FOOT. TO ESCAPE RISING WATER FIND ANOTHER ROUTE OVER HIGHER GROUND. Member Since: 1 juin 2010 Posts: 0 Comments: 61

1032. redux 19:13 GMT le 14 avril 2012
greensburg cell has 3.25" hail associated with it, per the storm track. on this grlevel, where should i tell the software to look for the library? Member Since: 28 juin 2010 Posts: 0 Comments: 183

1033. hurricanehunter27 19:13 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Quoting TropicalAnalystwx13: Very strong couplet. This hook would look a bit nicer away from the radar site. Member Since: 22 juillet 2010 Posts: 1 Comments: 3352

1034. WxGeekVA 19:13 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Here's both dodge city storms: Member Since: 3 septembre 2011 Posts: 13 Comments: 3311

1035. weatherh98 19:15 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Quoting TropicalAnalystwx13: Very strong couplet. That's at least a funnel cloud now. Member Since: 17 juin 2011 Posts: 11 Comments: 6031

1036. LargoFl 19:16 GMT le 14 avril 2012
most of these tornado warnings just expired at 2:15 cdt..any new ones forming? do you see it happening any time soon? Member Since: 6 août 2011 Posts: 0 Comments: 22412

1037. HurricaneDean07 19:16 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Quoting LargoFl: where would that be forming?..out in the eastern atlantic? a couple hundred miles east-northeast of bermuda, so yeah. I need to know how to create image url to post the model guidance picture. Member Since: 3 octobre 2010 Posts: 39 Comments: 4031

1038. hurricanehunter27 19:16 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Greensburg cell looks like its about to turn into a monster. Member Since: 22 juillet 2010 Posts: 1 Comments: 3352

1039. LargoFl 19:17 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Quoting HurricaneDean07: a couple hundred miles east-northeast of bermuda, so yeah. I need to know how to create image url to post the model guidance picture. ok ty, cant help you with the image maker Member Since: 6 août 2011 Posts: 0 Comments: 22412

1040. TropicalAnalystwx13 19:17 GMT le 14 avril 2012
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED TORNADO WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DODGE CITY KS 216 PM CDT SAT APR 14 2012 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DODGE CITY HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... NORTHWESTERN EDWARDS COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS... NORTH CENTRAL FORD COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST KANSAS... EASTERN HODGEMAN COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST KANSAS... WEST CENTRAL PAWNEE COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS... * UNTIL 245 PM CDT * AT 210 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED VERY STRONG ROTATION ASSOCIATED WITH A CONFIRMED TORNADO 8 MILES NORTHWEST OF SPEARVILLE. THIS TORNADIC STORM WAS MOVING NORTHEAST AT 40 MPH. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... HANSTON...GRAY AND BURDETT. DOPPLER RADAR AS WELL AS PUBLIC SIGHTING OF TORNADOS HAVE CONFIRMED A LONG TRACK TORNADO IS IN PROGRESS. THOSE NEAR HANSTON AND BURDETT AS WELL AS SOUTHEAST RURAL AREAS OF HODGEMAN COUNTY SHOULD TAKE TORNADO PRECAUTIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TO REPEAT...A TORNADO IS CONFIRMED WITH THIS STORM. TAKE COVER NOW. MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A STURDY BUILDING. AVOID WINDOWS. IF IN A MOBILE HOME...A VEHICLE OR OUTDOORS...MOVE TO THE CLOSEST SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER AND PROTECT YOURSELF FROM FLYING DEBRIS. && LAT...LON 3782 9983 3795 9999 3826 9970 3827 9951 3815 9934 TIME...MOT...LOC 1914Z 227DEG 37KT 3795 9982 HAIL <.50IN $$ Member Since: 6 juillet 2010 Posts: 89 Comments: 25128

1041. MAweatherboy1 19:18 GMT le 14 avril 2012
North Storm: BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED TORNADO WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DODGE CITY KS 216 PM CDT SAT APR 14 2012 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DODGE CITY HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... NORTHWESTERN EDWARDS COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS... NORTH CENTRAL FORD COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST KANSAS... EASTERN HODGEMAN COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST KANSAS... WEST CENTRAL PAWNEE COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS... * UNTIL 245 PM CDT * AT 210 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED VERY STRONG ROTATION ASSOCIATED WITH A CONFIRMED TORNADO 8 MILES NORTHWEST OF SPEARVILLE. THIS TORNADIC STORM WAS MOVING NORTHEAST AT 40 MPH. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... HANSTON...GRAY AND BURDETT. DOPPLER RADAR AS WELL AS PUBLIC SIGHTING OF TORNADOS HAVE CONFIRMED A LONG TRACK TORNADO IS IN PROGRESS. THOSE NEAR HANSTON AND BURDETT AS WELL AS SOUTHEAST RURAL AREAS OF HODGEMAN COUNTY SHOULD TAKE TORNADO PRECAUTIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TO REPEAT...A TORNADO IS CONFIRMED WITH THIS STORM. TAKE COVER NOW. MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A STURDY BUILDING. AVOID WINDOWS. IF IN A MOBILE HOME...A VEHICLE OR OUTDOORS...MOVE TO THE CLOSEST SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER AND PROTECT YOURSELF FROM FLYING DEBRIS. && LAT...LON 3782 9983 3795 9999 3826 9970 3827 9951 3815 9934 TIME...MOT...LOC 1914Z 227DEG 37KT 3795 9982 HAIL <.50IN $$ RUSSELL Member Since: 11 février 2012 Posts: 66 Comments: 6294

1042. TropicalAnalystwx13 19:18 GMT le 14 avril 2012
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED TORNADO WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DODGE CITY KS 218 PM CDT SAT APR 14 2012 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DODGE CITY HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... NORTHEASTERN CLARK COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST KANSAS... SOUTHEASTERN FORD COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST KANSAS... WESTERN KIOWA COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS... * UNTIL 300 PM CDT * AT 214 PM CDT...STORM CHASERS REPORTED A TORNADO 3 MILES SOUTHWEST OF CLARK STATE LAKE. DOPPLER RADAR SHOWED THIS TORNADIC STORM MOVING NORTHEAST AT 40 MPH. LARGE DESTRUCTIVE HAIL UP TO BASEBALL SIZE IS ALSO EXPECTED WITH THIS STORM. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... KINGSDOWN...BUCKLIN AND MULLINVILLE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TO REPEAT...A TORNADO IS CONFIRMED WITH THIS STORM. TAKE COVER NOW. MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A STURDY BUILDING. AVOID WINDOWS. IF IN A MOBILE HOME...A VEHICLE OR OUTDOORS...MOVE TO THE CLOSEST SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER AND PROTECT YOURSELF FROM FLYING DEBRIS. && Member Since: 6 juillet 2010 Posts: 89 Comments: 25128

1043. hurricanehunter27 19:18 GMT le 14 avril 2012
DOPPLER RADAR AS WELL AS PUBLIC SIGHTING OF TORNADOS HAVE CONFIRMED A LONG TRACK TORNADO IS IN PROGRESS. THOSE NEAR HANSTON AND BURDETT AS WELL AS SOUTHEAST RURAL AREAS OF HODGEMAN COUNTY SHOULD TAKE TORNADO PRECAUTIONS. How long has it been on the ground is what I want to know. Member Since: 22 juillet 2010 Posts: 1 Comments: 3352

1044. RTSplayer 19:20 GMT le 14 avril 2012
I think this is the tornado SE of Dodge City. Z1 Clark KS 67 dBZ 44,000 ft. 75 kg/m² 100% Chance 100% Chance 2.75 in. 33 knots SW (223) Severe TS in Iowa 1 L4 Fremont IA 64 dBZ 38,000 ft. 62 kg/m² 100% Chance 100% Chance 2.25 in. 27 knots SW (217) Member Since: 25 janvier 2012 Posts: 27 Comments: 875

1045. IceCoast 19:20 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Some new 18z soundings, this one is Omaha NE. For the rest click Link Member Since: 17 octobre 2010 Posts: 0 Comments: 1254

1046. TropicalAnalystwx13 19:20 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Look at the Iowa storm! Member Since: 6 juillet 2010 Posts: 89 Comments: 25128

1047. MAweatherboy1 19:20 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Quoting hurricanehunter27: DOPPLER RADAR AS WELL AS PUBLIC SIGHTING OF TORNADOS HAVE CONFIRMED A LONG TRACK TORNADO IS IN PROGRESS. THOSE NEAR HANSTON AND BURDETT AS WELL AS SOUTHEAST RURAL AREAS OF HODGEMAN COUNTY SHOULD TAKE TORNADO PRECAUTIONS. How long has it been on the ground is what I want to know. Hopefully not too long because it went right over Dodge City Member Since: 11 février 2012 Posts: 66 Comments: 6294

1048. Ameister12 19:20 GMT le 14 avril 2012
N of Dodge City, Kansas W of Essex, Iowa. Member Since: 9 août 2009 Posts: 9 Comments: 3421

1049. LargoFl 19:21 GMT le 14 avril 2012
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OMAHA/VALLEY NEBRASKA 215 PM CDT SAT APR 14 2012 IAC071-145-141930- /O.CON.KOAX.SV.W.0034.000000T0000Z-120414T1930Z/ PAGE IA-FREMONT IA- 215 PM CDT SAT APR 14 2012 ...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT FOR NORTHWESTERN PAGE AND NORTHEASTERN FREMONT COUNTIES... AT 213 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEROLOGISTS INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING LARGE DAMAGING HAIL UP TO GOLF BALL SIZE. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR ESSEX...OR 27 MILES NORTH OF TARKIO...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 40 MPH. LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... ESSEX AND IMOGENE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE WARNED AREA. ALTHOUGH NOT IMMEDIATELY LIKELY...IF A TORNADO IS SPOTTED...ACT QUICKLY AND MOVE TO A PLACE OF SAFETY IN A STURDY STRUCTURE...SUCH AS A BASEMENT OR SMALL INTERIOR ROOM. && LAT...LON 4077 9521 4077 9548 4085 9553 4091 9540 4090 9529 4090 9519 4084 9518 TIME...MOT...LOC 1913Z 243DEG 33KT 4084 9541 WIND...HAIL <50MPH 1.75IN $$ BOUSTEAD Member Since: 6 août 2011 Posts: 0 Comments: 22412

1050. 1900hurricane 19:21 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Just got off work, I can see things are underway. And wow, that is a complete blimp of a high risk area! Member Since: 2 août 2006 Posts: 43 Comments: 10323

1051. MAweatherboy1 19:21 GMT le 14 avril 2012
Quoting TropicalAnalystwx13: Look at the Iowa storm! Amazing. BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED TORNADO WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OMAHA/VALLEY NEBRASKA 217 PM CDT SAT APR 14 2012 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... NORTHWESTERN PAGE COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA... NORTHEASTERN FREMONT COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA... * UNTIL 245 PM CDT * AT 213 PM CDT...DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO. THIS DANGEROUS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR FARRAGUT...OR 25 MILES NORTH OF TARKIO...AND MOVING NORTHEAST AT 30 MPH. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... ESSEX. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE COVER NOW. MOVE TO A BASEMENT OR AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A STURDY BUILDING. AVOID WINDOWS. IF IN A MOBILE HOME OR OUTDOORS...MOVE TO THE CLOSEST SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER AND PROTECT YOURSELF FROM FLYING DEBRIS. && LAT...LON 4077 9549 4081 9551 4087 9539 4091 9533 4090 9525 4085 9521 TIME...MOT...LOC 1913Z 237DEG 26KT 4080 9546 $$ BOUSTEAD 362 Member Since: 11 février 2012 Posts: 66 Comments: 6294

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