Moore OK tornado has now claimed in excess of two dozen individuals (actually revised downward as of late morning) including many young people as of this report. This has been the deadliest tornado day since May 22, 2011. Upwards of 158 people lost their lives near Joplin MO alone.
According to the SPC's Annual Killer Tornado Statistics page, since that day through May 15 2013, the number of people killed by tornadoes had been 107.
Since May 15, the number of tornado deaths has been at least 30. And the threat of tornadoes is not over yet. More tornadic storms are forecast for parts of Texas into Arkansas.
Source:
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/torn/fatalmap.php?yr=2013
MS
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Monday, May 20, 2013
Global Hazards Report No Longer Available from National Climatic Data Center
One of the most useful components from the NCDC is now no longer available. The Global Hazards monthly page provided a nice synopsis of extreme weather happening across the globe. Drought, fires, floods, hurricanes, cold, heat, sea ice extent, etc... have all been reported on this page throughout the years. I've used the information not less than a few times on my blog.
The NCDC says it will reevaluate its decision by September. The contribution and impact of the Global Hazards page has been quite useful to me as I'm sure is the case with other weather watchers. It expands my horizons allowing us to look at things outside of the {U.S.} box. I gain a better understanding of how global weather patterns have affected other countries besides our own. How have other countries dealt with natural disasters and what effect do these events have on my pocketbook when I go to the supermarket? For those interested in global warming, these reports help us to understand better how extreme weather could be here to stay. Possibly, it may move us to keep considering how best to do our part in not contributing any extra to the overall warming of the planet.
Hopefully, this is not about money too. So many programs have to be budgeted. It's a shame to eliminate the good programs. In September, I along with others look forward to seeing the Global Hazards page reinstated.
MS
The NCDC says it will reevaluate its decision by September. The contribution and impact of the Global Hazards page has been quite useful to me as I'm sure is the case with other weather watchers. It expands my horizons allowing us to look at things outside of the {U.S.} box. I gain a better understanding of how global weather patterns have affected other countries besides our own. How have other countries dealt with natural disasters and what effect do these events have on my pocketbook when I go to the supermarket? For those interested in global warming, these reports help us to understand better how extreme weather could be here to stay. Possibly, it may move us to keep considering how best to do our part in not contributing any extra to the overall warming of the planet.
Hopefully, this is not about money too. So many programs have to be budgeted. It's a shame to eliminate the good programs. In September, I along with others look forward to seeing the Global Hazards page reinstated.
MS
Will We Hit 90???
After a month off, I feel pretty refreshed. Well, perhaps not yesterday or today do I feel refreshed. Humidity levels have been elevated lately making it a bit more uncomfortable outside. Definitely not refreshing.
Forecast highs are aiming for 90 degrees here in Louisville. Would like to see it happen.
However, satellite imagery is showing cloud debris, perhaps from storm blow-off out west. Nevertheless, these clouds have been increasing over the past hour or so.
Radar not showing anything. But the stubborn clouds may keep temperatures down just a bit, if they don't hurry up and scour out of here.
I'm knocking temps down a couple of degrees for today at 88.
MS
Forecast highs are aiming for 90 degrees here in Louisville. Would like to see it happen.
However, satellite imagery is showing cloud debris, perhaps from storm blow-off out west. Nevertheless, these clouds have been increasing over the past hour or so.
Radar not showing anything. But the stubborn clouds may keep temperatures down just a bit, if they don't hurry up and scour out of here.
I'm knocking temps down a couple of degrees for today at 88.
MS
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Widespread Damage Expected With Squall Line
Severe Weather Update from SPC:
5:00pm edt - Moderate risk dropped; high-end slight risk for much of the region.
Looking at dewpoints and satellite imagery, instability is strong, but not as strong as expected. Therefore, still looking at wind damage along the line, but perhaps not as widespread as anticipated. Let's hope that trend continues.
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Quick Update from SPC:
12:35pm edt - No graphical changes made. Updated discussion includes support for strong tornadoes across far west KY. Next update by around 4pm or so.
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One of my favorite harbingers of storms is the warm, humid air combined with the presence of cumulus clouds in the morning hours. Typically, those cumulus clouds become favored suspects for thunderstorm development during the afternoon.
Technically, though, a decent cap should keep the precipitation chances down during the daylight hours. Nevertheless, a cold front will approach the region later this afternoon and evening accompanied by a damaging squall line.
Obviously, the cap will not hold. The loss of instability will be gradual during the nighttime hours, especially between 8pm and midnight. Expect widespread damaging winds along that line for anyone impacted before midnight. By 1:00-2:00am, scattered reports of damage can still be expected. This may include areas just east, such as Shelbyville and Frankfort.
The SPC still has Louisville on the edge of a moderate risk for severe weather. Depending on the speed of the entire squall line, Louisville may be upgraded to a moderate risk, as we will be in that 'before midnight' sector. The farther west one goes, the higher the risk for not just damaging straight-line winds but possible tornadoes.
This squall line has the potential for causing extensive damage along it. Power outages, downed trees and lines, and possible roof damage can be expected (as winds may gust to hurricane force in places).
I will update the SPC outlook within the hour. Another one should come out later this afternoon.
MS
5:00pm edt - Moderate risk dropped; high-end slight risk for much of the region.
Looking at dewpoints and satellite imagery, instability is strong, but not as strong as expected. Therefore, still looking at wind damage along the line, but perhaps not as widespread as anticipated. Let's hope that trend continues.
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Quick Update from SPC:
12:35pm edt - No graphical changes made. Updated discussion includes support for strong tornadoes across far west KY. Next update by around 4pm or so.
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One of my favorite harbingers of storms is the warm, humid air combined with the presence of cumulus clouds in the morning hours. Typically, those cumulus clouds become favored suspects for thunderstorm development during the afternoon.
Technically, though, a decent cap should keep the precipitation chances down during the daylight hours. Nevertheless, a cold front will approach the region later this afternoon and evening accompanied by a damaging squall line.
Obviously, the cap will not hold. The loss of instability will be gradual during the nighttime hours, especially between 8pm and midnight. Expect widespread damaging winds along that line for anyone impacted before midnight. By 1:00-2:00am, scattered reports of damage can still be expected. This may include areas just east, such as Shelbyville and Frankfort.
The SPC still has Louisville on the edge of a moderate risk for severe weather. Depending on the speed of the entire squall line, Louisville may be upgraded to a moderate risk, as we will be in that 'before midnight' sector. The farther west one goes, the higher the risk for not just damaging straight-line winds but possible tornadoes.
This squall line has the potential for causing extensive damage along it. Power outages, downed trees and lines, and possible roof damage can be expected (as winds may gust to hurricane force in places).
I will update the SPC outlook within the hour. Another one should come out later this afternoon.
MS
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