3/12/06 NOW: KS/MO

[Dustin Wilcox]

Originally posted by Ryan McGinnis
Battlefield, MO appears to have just been overrun by the hook of the tornadic storm just south of Springfield, MO. Note the weird 'ball' on the end of the hook echo -- did someone here say this is indicative of debris?

If that where ever the case :?: I am sure it would be occurring now with the storm passing so close to the radar!

 

[Mark Farnik]

Bad news out of Greene Co. Missouri, where a tornado emergency has just been declared for the southern half of Springfield and south Greene Co. :shock: Apparently a large tornado on the ground in Battlefield moving east, right into the very densely populated southern suburbs. I know that because my aunt used to live there.
Mike J., your dad is in terrible danger right now. I will be praying for him and all the other poor souls this monster is threatening.
At this rate, half of Missouri's major cities will be in ruins by the time the sun rises...

 

[David Wolfson]

I'd say, yes, Ryan. Seeing this is deja vu of 5/4/03 where my group followed the "Pierce City" tornado all the way into the southwest side of Springfield (IL). That was a large multi-vortex beast for much of its length with a big old ball hook that looked almost exactly like that. That one really ripped Battlefield, too.

 

[Kevin Askew]

I standed corrected I might have been partly right but its precip being wrapped around circulation

 

[Matthew E. Engelbrecht]

Very impressive inflow seen on the supercell just SE of Springfield, MO. Inflow notch seen on volumetric Z scans up to 4400' AGL and inflow velocities are exceeding 50 Kt. at all levels.

 

[Doug Raflik]

Trying to keep up with the thread, so sorry if this has been mentioned but looks like Jefferson City is coming under the gun now.

Doug Raflik

 

[Lance Maxwell]

Branson also looks like it might take a hit. This would make the list KC, SGF, Branson, Columbia, and Jefferson City all hit today....I believe 5 of the top 6 most populated cities in Missouri (not 100%) minus St Louis.

 

[Mike Johnston]

Got a call from my dad...the storm passed just to the north of him towards the area around the River Cut golf course (he is in Nixa) and he's trying to get more details now on any damage.

 

[Matthew E. Engelbrecht]

Classic example of a BWER shown on Springfield, MO radar 0459Z 3.1 degree Z scan on the supercell that just crossed the Arkansas/Missouri border.

 

[Sam Sagnella]

Fatality confirmed in Henry County MO from earlier tonight.

0811 PM     TORNADO          3 W URICH               38.47N 94.05W

03/12/2006                   HENRY              MO   PUBLIC



            *** 1 FATAL *** TORNADO WEST OF URICH...SOUTH OF 

            CREIGHTON. 1 FATALITY CONFORMED 3 N URICH...HOUSE 

            DESTOYED.

 

[J.B. Dixon]

You've gotta be freaking kidding me......Jefferson City!? Circulation looks to be there within 10-15 minutes. Let's hope nothing is reported on the ground.

I'd post a link, but I know everyone's looking at pretty much the same thing.
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[Chris Foltz]

Confirmed tornado on the ground near Brazito which is southwest of Jefferson City, MO.

 

[Scott Lincoln]

Tornado was reported just south of US65 and James River Freeway as it moved through Springfield, MO. This path would have led it through the edge of the southern residential area, skirting by Springfield Lake.

Branson storm looks to pass to the south, maybe hitting Hollister and areas SW.

 

[Lance Maxwell]

Not to detract from the main event, but there finally appears to be initiation in North Texas after awaiting a cap breach all day. The first cell going up along the dryline just east of Gainesville. This is in the same area that SPC previously issued an MD for supercelluar activity.

 

[Mike Umscheid]

I'm quite concerned about close relatives of mine south of Branson... they live just west of Ridgedale on table rock lake.... that AR border tornadic supercell is taking dead aim on them... Ugh.