Major tornado outbreak Sunday...the aftermath..

[Weatherfreak14]

^^ Just posted some radar pics of nice looking tornadic cells.

[CrazyC83]

I'm not exactly the most accurate and I tend to be more on the side of caution, hence the larger areas affected. When a major outbreak occurs, I try to post the 1 and 2 day prediction at least twice a day (late morning and late evening usually), with a 3 day prediction (if necessary - not needed now) once a day.

[6SpeedTA95]

I'm not exactly the most accurate and I tend to be more on the side of caution, hence the larger areas affected. When a major outbreak occurs, I try to post the 1 and 2 day prediction at least twice a day (late morning and late evening usually), with a 3 day prediction (if necessary - not needed now) once a day.

Thats cool, dont ever take offense to what I or anyone else says. We're all here to express opinions and stuff. If someone thinks its being over blown then someone else might point it out, but dont take it personal or anything its just everyone expressing their opinions.

[CrazyC83]

The cap south of the dallas area is impressive.

That is why I have Level 1 (Slight risk) there. I think there is a chance that it could break, but not much of one. If it breaks, then it could develop fast.

[Matt-hurricanewatcher]

So the tornadoe outbreak is starting....Already one report.

[Weatherfreak14]

Awsome.. well not awsome but awsome in someways.

[tidesong]

Forgive me if this is a silly question, but I am new to the technical side of things.

Could someone explain to me what one looks for on the velocity maps that indicates rotation?

Thanks!

[CrazyC83]

You look on the radial velocity for red and green areas close together. Dark red and dark green signifies major rotation (and greatest potential for a tornado). When you look on a standard radar, look for a section of the thunderstorm cell that punches out - usually on the south or southwest side - like a hook (a so-called "hook echo").

[tidesong]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[badger70]

You look on the radial velocity for red and green areas close together. Dark red and dark green signifies major rotation (and greatest potential for a tornado). When you look on a standard radar, look for a section of the thunderstorm cell that punches out - usually on the south or southwest side - like a hook (a so-called "hook echo").

I take it that you mean storm-relative radial velocity?

[CrazyC83]

Watch 111 issued - PDS Tornado Watch for SW Iowa and W Missouri

[CrazyC83]

You look on the radial velocity for red and green areas close together. Dark red and dark green signifies major rotation (and greatest potential for a tornado). When you look on a standard radar, look for a section of the thunderstorm cell that punches out - usually on the south or southwest side - like a hook (a so-called "hook echo").

I take it that you mean storm-relative radial velocity?

Yeah, that's what I mean.

[Weatherfreak14]

Cells all over tornado alley just exploding.

[Matt-hurricanewatcher]

Wahooooo!!!

[CrazyC83]

Currently looking for local radio or TV feeds in the area.

[CrazyC83]

Found an Oklahoma City feed: http://www.kfor.com - KFOR 4

Pernell, OK - Major tornado coming

[Gorky]

http://www.kfor.com has a stream. Helicam showing a large funnel cloudnear Velma, Oklahoma with possible touchdown...

[CrazyC83]

It's moving up and down - that would be the 2nd tornado of the day.

[wx247]

And the afternoon is still young. The main action is still 1-2 hours away in my opinion.

[CrazyC83]

Tornado on the ground! 2 NE Pernell

I-35 between Exits 64 and 66 are under the gun, along with Wynnewood (population 2,500) and Elmore City (population 800).