• While Stormtrack has discontinued its hosting of SpotterNetwork support on the forums, keep in mind that support for SpotterNetwork issues is available by emailing [email protected].

04/09/08 NOW: OK/TX/KS/AR

  • Thread starter Thread starter Billy Griffin
  • Start date Start date
Status
Not open for further replies.
Came into Breckenridge just after the tornado passed. It flipped the semi near the intersection of 2231 and highway 183. Many chasers were stuck in Breckenridge because the tornado made a northeast path through town and passed just east of the intersection of highway 67 and 180. Many power poles down and roofs ripped off of several homes.
 
Looks like we've had another occlusion/handoff cycle just north of Mineral Wells. The cooler air (if it really was) doesn't seem to bother this beast. Shear is ridiculous. Making a beeline for NW side of DFW in the next 45-hour with no real signs of weakening. Also taking a more NE track over the past 15-20 minutes. That may be a blessing.
 
Okay, I'm not surprised the "Snyder" storm seems to be weakening. All the sfc obs surrounding it indicate NE winds and T's of 47 to 54. Strange that it exploded the way it did to begin with. Maybe that was all elevated convection?
 
Radar update 7:21 PM

Tornado signature 7 SSW of Bridgport moving NNE 35 MPH. BTI 7.0

UPDATE 7:33 PM strong signature 7 SW Decatur TX should pass 2 miles South of Decatur.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Much like Breckenridge, the circulation looks to pass just to the south of Decatur in the next 20 minutes if it holds its current line. May see another tornado emergency bulletin soon. No confirmation of anything on the ground at this time that I can find. Anyone hearing from these chasers that are on it?
 
I'm nowcasting for Grant and he said about five minutes ago there was a wall cloud with good rotation, but no tornado.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top