Major derecho - May 8 - Plains to Ohio Valley (beyond?)

[srainhoutx]

[KatDaddy]

Joplin Regional Airport 07:53 Thunderstorm Light Rain Fog/Mist and Windy 64 63 96 NW 46 G 79 NA

[Dave]

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
822 AM CDT FRI MAY 8 2009

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD HAS ISSUED A

* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
EASTERN CHRISTIAN COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...

* UNTIL 930 AM CDT.

* AT 822 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
TORNADO 8 MILES SOUTHEAST OF HIGHLANDVILLE...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 45
MPH.

* THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
SPARTA BY 830 AM CDT.

THE TOWNS OF CHADWICK...OLDFIELD...BRUNER...KELTNER AND ELKHEAD ARE
ALSO IN THE PATH OF THIS TORNADIC STORM.

IN ADDITION TO A TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE WINDS IN EXCESS OF 80 MPH.

[Dave]

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
824 AM CDT FRI MAY 8 2009

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD HAS ISSUED A

* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
NORTHEASTERN TANEY COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...

* UNTIL 915 AM CDT.

* AT 823 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
TORNADO NEAR MERRIAM WOODS...OR 5 MILES NORTH OF FORSYTH...MOVING
EAST AT 40 MPH.

* THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
TANEYVILLE BY 830 AM CDT.

THE TOWNS OF BRADLEYVILLE AND BROWNBRANCH ARE ALSO IN THE PATH OF
THIS TORNADIC STORM.

IN ADDITION TO A TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE WINDS IN EXCESS OF 80 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE
NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.

[KatDaddy]

High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
812 AM CDT FRI MAY 8 2009

...VERY STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS TO CONTINUE BEHIND LINE OF SEVERE
STORMS...

MOZ068-079-080-090-091-095-103-104-081600-
/O.EXB.KSGF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-090508T1600Z/
HICKORY-POLK-DALLAS-GREENE-WEBSTER-CHRISTIAN-STONE-TANEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HERMITAGE...BOLIVAR...BUFFALO...
SPRINGFIELD...MARSHFIELD...ROGERSVILLE...NIXA...OZARK...
KIMBERLING CITY...GALENA...BRANSON...FORSYTH
812 AM CDT FRI MAY 8 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD HAS ISSUED A HIGH
WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT THIS MORNING.

VERY STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE WELL BEHIND THE LINE OF
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THAT IS CURRENTLY PASSING THROUGH EXTREME
SOUTHEAST KANSAS AND SOUTHWEST MISSOURI. WIND GUSTS OF 60 TO 85 MPH
ARE EXPECTED INTO MID MORNING BEFORE DIMINISHING. WINDS RECENTLY
GUSTED AS HIGH AS 85 MPH AT JOPLIN MISSOURI.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE

[Dave]

[Dave]

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
832 AM CDT FRI MAY 8 2009

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD HAS ISSUED A

* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
DOUGLAS COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...

* UNTIL 915 AM CDT.

* AT 831 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
TORNADO 8 MILES NORTHEAST OF TANEYVILLE...OR 14 MILES NORTHEAST OF
FORSYTH...MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH.

* THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
AVA BY 855 AM CDT.

THE TOWNS OF ROME...GOODHOPE...SQUIRES...BRUSHYKNOB...GENTRYVILLE...
DRURY AND VANZANT ARE ALSO IN THE PATH OF THIS TORNADIC STORM.

IN ADDITION TO A TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE WINDS IN EXCESS OF 70 MPH.

[Dave]

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
833 AM CDT FRI MAY 8 2009

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD HAS ISSUED A

* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
NORTHERN WEBSTER COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...

* UNTIL 915 AM CDT.

* AT 833 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
TORNADO NEAR STRAFFORD...MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH.

* THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
MARSHFIELD BY 845 AM CDT.
NIANGUA BY 850 AM CDT.

THE TOWN OF RADER IS ALSO IN THE PATH OF THIS TORNADIC STORM. THIS
ALSO INCLUDES INTERSTATE 44 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 91 AND 109.

IN ADDITION TO A TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE WINDS IN EXCESS OF 80 MPH.

[Dave]

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
833 AM CDT FRI MAY 8 2009

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD HAS ISSUED A

* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
CENTRAL POLK COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...

* UNTIL 900 AM CDT.

* AT 833 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
TORNADO NEAR BOLIVAR...MOVING EAST AT 40 MPH.

* THE TORNADO WILL REMAIN OVER MAINLY RURAL AREAS OF CENTRAL POLK
COUNTY...INCLUDING THE TOWN OF HALF WAY.

[Dave]

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
839 AM CDT FRI MAY 8 2009

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD HAS ISSUED A

* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
NORTHWESTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...

* UNTIL 945 AM CDT.

* AT 837 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
TORNADO 13 MILES SOUTHEAST OF SPARTA...OR 14 MILES WEST OF AVA...
MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH.

* THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
AVA BY 900 AM CDT.

THE TOWN OF GOODHOPE IS ALSO IN THE PATH OF THIS TORNADIC STORM.

IN ADDITION TO A TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE WINDS IN EXCESS OF 70 MPH.

[srainhoutx]

Very impressive complex. Appears to be a landcane with COC NE of Sprinfield, MO.

[Dave]

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
839 AM CDT FRI MAY 8 2009

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
CAMDEN COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI...
NORTHERN LACLEDE COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...
SOUTHERN MORGAN COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI...
WESTERN MILLER COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI...

* UNTIL 945 AM CDT.

* AT 837 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM NEAR CAMDENTON...MOVING EAST AT 35 MPH. THIS
STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH.

* THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
OSAGE BEACH AND 9 MILES SOUTH OF LAKE OZARK BY 855 AM CDT.

THE TOWNS OF FREEDOM AND KAISER ARE ALSO IN THE PATH OF THIS SEVERE
THUNDERSTORM. THIS ALSO INCLUDES INTERSTATE 44 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS
130 AND 144.

[KatDaddy]

No doubt srainhoutx! Very impressive. I would hate to be in the path of this landcane. Also intense wake low winds up to 85mph!

[Dave]

Pulled the warning boxes off this screen...still shows damage & wind symbols though..

[Dave]

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
845 AM CDT FRI MAY 8 2009

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
CHRISTIAN COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...
GREENE COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...
WESTERN WEBSTER COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...

* UNTIL 945 AM CDT.

* AT 844 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM NEAR TURNERS...OR NEAR SPRINGFIELD...MOVING
EAST AT 35 MPH. THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DESTRUCTIVE
WINDS IN EXCESS OF 80 MPH.

* THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
STRAFFORD AND 7 MILES NORTH OF ROGERSVILLE BY 855 AM CDT.

THIS IS A SECOND ROUND OF SEVERE STORMS WITH DAMAGING WINDS.

THE TOWNS OF TURNERS AND NORTHVIEW ARE ALSO IN THE PATH OF THIS
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM. THIS ALSO INCLUDES INTERSTATE 44 BETWEEN MILE
MARKERS 59 AND 101.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SEVERE THUNDERSTORM. PEOPLE IN THE PATH OF
THIS STORM CAN EXPECT DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE WINDS CAPABLE OF
CAUSING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND UPROOTING LARGE TREES. SEEK SHELTER
INDOORS AND STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.

[srainhoutx]

Hearing reports that wind were higher after the intial gust front in Joplin. Reports seem to varify. WOW.

[Dave]

DATE: MAY 08 093000 EDT
TYPE TORNADO
CITY STRAFFORD
COUNTY GREENE
STATE MO
SOURCE LAW ENFORCEMENT
DETAILS I-44 AT 83 MILE MARKER POSSIBLE TORNADO OR STRONG WINDS OVER TURNED A SEMI. TORNADO WAS RAIN WRAPPED.

[srainhoutx]

Willard [Greene Co, MO] public reports TSTM WND DMG at 08:45 AM Cdt -- major wind damage with roofs removed from structures

Springfield [Greene Co, MO] amateur radio reports TSTM WND GST of M65 MPH at 08:51 AM Cdt -- wind gust to 65 mph at the by pass and 65

[Dave]

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
857 AM CDT FRI MAY 8 2009

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
CAMDEN COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI...
DALLAS COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...
EASTERN HICKORY COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI...
LACLEDE COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...
MARIES COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI...
MILLER COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI...
NORTHEASTERN POLK COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...
NORTHWESTERN WEBSTER COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...
PHELPS COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI...
PULASKI COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI...

* UNTIL 1000 AM CDT.

* AT 856 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM NEAR OLIVE...OR 13 MILES NORTH OF STRAFFORD...
MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH. THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HALF
DOLLAR SIZE HAIL...AND DESTRUCTIVE WINDS IN EXCESS OF 70 MPH.

* THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
CONWAY BY 925 AM CDT.
7 MILES SOUTH OF LEBANON BY 940 AM CDT.

THE TOWNS OF MARCH...ELKLAND...CHARITY...PHILLIPSBURG...MORGAN...TWIN
BRIDGES...DRY KNOB AND FALCON ARE ALSO IN THE PATH OF THIS SEVERE
THUNDERSTORM. THIS ALSO INCLUDES INTERSTATE 44 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS
109 AND 199.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THIS IS A DANGEROUS STORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING LARGE HAIL AND
DAMAGING WINDS...IF YOU ARE IN ITS PATH SEEK SHELTER INDOORS AND STAY
AWAY FROM WINDOWS.

THIS STORM HAS A HISTORY OF PRODUCING WIDESPREAD WIND DAMAGE ACROSS
THE AREA. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

[Dave]

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
858 AM CDT FRI MAY 8 2009

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD HAS ISSUED A

* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
EAST CENTRAL DALLAS COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...
NORTHERN LACLEDE COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...
SOUTHEASTERN CAMDEN COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI...

* UNTIL 1000 AM CDT.

* AT 858 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
TORNADO 8 MILES EAST OF BUFFALO...MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH.

* THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
LEBANON BY 920 AM CDT.

THE TOWNS OF BENNETT SPRINGS...SLEEPER AND STOUTLAND ARE ALSO IN THE
PATH OF THIS TORNADIC STORM. THIS ALSO INCLUDES INTERSTATE 44 BETWEEN
MILE MARKERS 115 AND 144.

IN ADDITION TO A TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE WINDS IN EXCESS OF 80 MPH.