Jay McCoy
EF5
large wedge tornado being reported just west of hwy 18 north of Pawnee. Being reported by a number of OKC tv stations
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5/1/08 NOW: KS/MO/OK/AR/TX/NE/IA
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Sam Sagnella
EF5
Live video of the stovepipe tornado near the Arkansas River in Okla on KFOR out of OKC.
EDIT: Southernmost storm ramping back up; new TOR issued. Per warning text, circulation was 3S of Agra at 836PM.
EDIT: Southernmost storm ramping back up; new TOR issued. Per warning text, circulation was 3S of Agra at 836PM.
Jay McCoy
EF5
incredible live feed from KFOR. large tornado passing the road right in front of the chasers. It is east of Ralston crossing hwy 20.
Mark Farnik
EF5
There is an incredibly dangerous situation in north central Oklahoma right now - per the latest SVS from TSA:
Tornado Warning
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENTNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK838 PM CDT THU MAY 1 2008OKC113-117-020230-/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0059.000000T0000Z-080502T0230Z/OSAGE OK-PAWNEE OK-838 PM CDT THU MAY 1 2008...
A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR PAWNEEAND WESTERN OSAGE COUNTIES...
AT 834 PM CDT...WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR AND STORM SPOTTERSCONTINUED TO TRACK A LARGE AND DANGEROUS TORNADO. THIS TORNADICSTORM WAS LOCATED NEAR RALSTON...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 30 MPH.
A LARGETORNADO HAS BEEN CONFIRMED...TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY!
This storm has absolutely classic radar presentation, with a nearly perfect hook and an insane shear couplet. This tornado is moving right onto the Osage Indian Reservation, which as I understand it from a friend who knew someone who lived there, is rampant with substandard housing and a smattering of storm shelters. I pray those people find shelter in time, because if not... multiple fatalities are not out of the question. A very, very bad situation, indeed...
Tornado Warning
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENTNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK838 PM CDT THU MAY 1 2008OKC113-117-020230-/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0059.000000T0000Z-080502T0230Z/OSAGE OK-PAWNEE OK-838 PM CDT THU MAY 1 2008...
A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR PAWNEEAND WESTERN OSAGE COUNTIES...
AT 834 PM CDT...WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR AND STORM SPOTTERSCONTINUED TO TRACK A LARGE AND DANGEROUS TORNADO. THIS TORNADICSTORM WAS LOCATED NEAR RALSTON...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 30 MPH.
A LARGETORNADO HAS BEEN CONFIRMED...TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY!
This storm has absolutely classic radar presentation, with a nearly perfect hook and an insane shear couplet. This tornado is moving right onto the Osage Indian Reservation, which as I understand it from a friend who knew someone who lived there, is rampant with substandard housing and a smattering of storm shelters. I pray those people find shelter in time, because if not... multiple fatalities are not out of the question. A very, very bad situation, indeed...
Aaron Moody
EF0
Absolutely incredible multi-vortex tornado. The chasers almost ran into a downed tree. Looks like it may be on track for Pawhuska.
Jay McCoy
EF5
THe video feed being shown is about 3 minutes behind the live audio. Those of us that use the livefeed system are used to 30--60 seconds delay..I am surprised of a 3 minute delay. Guess they arent using severestudios 
Tornado still being reportd on the ground as a large multi-vortex. With it being dark and a rural area it could be a huge disaster to the reservation and the smaller towns. Hope they are at least watching the tv.
Tornado still being reportd on the ground as a large multi-vortex. With it being dark and a rural area it could be a huge disaster to the reservation and the smaller towns. Hope they are at least watching the tv.
Chris Strahan
EF2
screen grabs of the tornado's in OK can be found here
http://weathernut.net/forum/index.php?topic=675.new#new
http://weathernut.net/forum/index.php?topic=675.new#new
Mark Farnik
EF5
It appears the Osage County, OK cell thankfully appears to be cycling as it approaches Pawhuska. The radar presentation has deteriorated somewhat and the couplet isn't as well defined as it was before, but it continues to maintain a persistent TVS. At this time it looks like Pawhuska will, unfortunately, more than likely take a direct hit from the tornado. Hopefully the circulation won't ramp up in intensity again before it moves over Pawhuska, otherwise we could have an outright disaster on our hands...
EDIT: The cell now appears to be undergoing a classic cell split, with the left split starting to race north/northeastwards towards Kansas while the right split (containing the mesocylcone and tornado) is beginning to turn east/northeast. If it makes a hard right turn, Bartlesville should be very wary.
EDIT 2: A new cell just popped up immediately to the southwest of the right split between Pawhuska and Pawnee and went from nothing to 40 dbz in the last two scans . This one will need to be watched closely.
EDIT: The cell now appears to be undergoing a classic cell split, with the left split starting to race north/northeastwards towards Kansas while the right split (containing the mesocylcone and tornado) is beginning to turn east/northeast. If it makes a hard right turn, Bartlesville should be very wary.
EDIT 2: A new cell just popped up immediately to the southwest of the right split between Pawhuska and Pawnee and went from nothing to 40 dbz in the last two scans . This one will need to be watched closely.
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Mike Peregrine
EF5
Sirens going off in KC for the cell I was on earlier. It took forever for that thing to get its act together. Rotation looks to be passing across Grandview area to the south of my home.
Edit - there is a report of a tornado in Grandview.
Edit - there is a report of a tornado in Grandview.
Brian McKibben
EF3
I am curious as to whether or not storms will reform along the cold front.
OKC metro is primed for another round if storms can form. SB and ML cinh is around 50.
Sig. Tor. Parameter is 9 with the bulls eye over OKC metro. Still plenty of cape, 4000 j/kg
Storms in NE Okla. are currently dying.
OKC metro is primed for another round if storms can form. SB and ML cinh is around 50.
Sig. Tor. Parameter is 9 with the bulls eye over OKC metro. Still plenty of cape, 4000 j/kg
Storms in NE Okla. are currently dying.
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Mike Johnston
EF5
Oh, storms are definitely forming along the cold front. To get a good synopsis, take a look at the ICT radar where we see new development from Marion Co, KS, swwd through Alfalfa Co, OK. You can also see the clear wind shift aligned w/ sharp dewpoint gradient through northwest Oklahoma on the Oklahoma mesonet data. Also, note the SPC's latest mesoscale discussion for this area - currently more concerned with N Central OK, S Central, KS, but given the mesoscale parameters further S, wouldn't be surprised to see development go on into the wee hours.
Jordan Hartley
Just got back to ICT from SE KS. Ill never chase another veering 850mb setup again. Just a linear mess
Now my attention turns to NC OK/SC KS. I wont be surprised to see some interesting stuff just south of ICT in the next 30 min. The coldfront intersected the retreating dryline about 15 min ago and new development has begun to show on radar. Something im seeing now that wasnt there earlier are backing 850mb winds just south of ICT with 500mb winds straight out of the SW. Theres a good 55-70 degs of turning between the two plus 30kts 0-1 km shear im mean gosh with this kind of an unstable airmass one cant rule out a tornado in the I-35 area south and east of ICT. Either way things are lighting up along the cold front and im bout to get rocked. Hey I might actually see some hail today!!! BTW Props to Mike G. He nailed the target for Sedan, KS and we were in good position all day but mother nature had other plans.
Once again the residents of KS south I-70 are let off the hook.
EDIT: I think ill drive over to McConnell AFB and watch this come in. Its on top of a hill and has good viewing. Maybe see a nice shelf!
EDIT: lol I walk out my door and were already getting pounded so screw it. What a day :S Now just hoping for decent microburst lmoa
Now my attention turns to NC OK/SC KS. I wont be surprised to see some interesting stuff just south of ICT in the next 30 min. The coldfront intersected the retreating dryline about 15 min ago and new development has begun to show on radar. Something im seeing now that wasnt there earlier are backing 850mb winds just south of ICT with 500mb winds straight out of the SW. Theres a good 55-70 degs of turning between the two plus 30kts 0-1 km shear im mean gosh with this kind of an unstable airmass one cant rule out a tornado in the I-35 area south and east of ICT. Either way things are lighting up along the cold front and im bout to get rocked. Hey I might actually see some hail today!!! BTW Props to Mike G. He nailed the target for Sedan, KS and we were in good position all day but mother nature had other plans. Once again the residents of KS south I-70 are let off the hook.
EDIT: I think ill drive over to McConnell AFB and watch this come in. Its on top of a hill and has good viewing. Maybe see a nice shelf!
EDIT: lol I walk out my door and were already getting pounded so screw it. What a day :S Now just hoping for decent microburst lmoa
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Chris Lott
EF4
Anyone seeing the outflow boundary coming off the tail end of the line around Enid? Should butt into some pretty good juice, maybe firing off a cell ahead of the front.
Brian McKibben
EF3
Talk about rapid development. From 10:52 cdt to 11:00 pm cdt storms SW of Enid, OK went from 0 dbz to 55 dbz. This looks like it will be an intense squall line
John Peters
EF3
Looks like we have an embedded supercell forming NE of Wichita (TVS, Hook on reflectivity). The storm is only SVR warned as of now.
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