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Vortex2 tornado study finally gets some twisters to study

Posted by: Dr. Jeff Masters, 1:56 PM GMT en Junio 08, 2009

A proven way to reduce the incidence of dangerous weather phenomena is to schedule a multi-million dollar field experiment to study the phenomena. Up until this past weekend, that has certainly been true of this year's $10 million Vortex2 tornado study. The 7-week study (which also runs next year) has deployed an armada of over 100 storm chasing vehicles across the Great Plains this Spring, but has largely been frustrated by an exceptionally quiet tornado season. Tornado activity in May was less than half of what was observed last year in May, thanks to a ridge of high pressure that has dominated the weather. The residents of Tornado Alley ran out of luck over the weekend, though, as a strong low pressure system and associated cold front brought severe weather and multiple tornadoes to the region. Sixteen tornado reports were received by NOAA's Storm Prediction Center yesterday, and three on Friday. The team of University of Michigan students that has been writing our featured Vortex2 blog caught some excellent pictures of tornadoes on both Friday and Sunday. Yesterday was probably the last best chance for the Vortex2 project to document a strong tornado, since the project ends this Saturday and no significant tornado outbreaks appear likely for the remainder of this week.

Aurora, Colorado tornado yesterday
A tornado with a 3/4 mile wide debris cloud swept through Aurora, Colorado yesterday, staying on the ground for 8 - 11 miles and damaging a shopping mall, but causing no deaths or injuries. The tornado passed close to one of the high-resolution Terminal Doppler Weather Radars (TDWRs) that we now feature on our web site (see the radar FAQ for more details on these great new additions to our radar offerings). Posted below are the reflectivity and Doppler velocity images from the tornado, showing the amazing fine-scale details these high-resolution radars offer.

Figure 1. Radar reflectivity (top) and Doppler velocity (bottom) from the Denver, Colorado Terminal Doppler Weather Radar (TDWR), which caught the classic signature of a supercell thunderstorm tornado over Aurora, Colorado. A tornado dropped down from the low-level mesocyclone inside the parent supercell thunderstorm at the time of these images. Yellow colors located right next to greens/blues indicate that winds are moving towards and away from the radar in close proximity, the signature of strong rotation at low levels. Also visible on the plot are the winds spreading out from a downdraft on the rear side of the tornado. Black arrows denote the direction of wind flow. The dryline was bent back into a E-W orientation near Denver, creating an area of moisture convergence, which triggered thunderstorm formation.

Western Caribbean disturbance unlikely to develop this week
As area of disturbed weather over the Western Caribbean has brought rains of 2 - 3 inches over portions of Nicaragua and Honduras over the past few days. Wind shear is a high 20 - 30 knots over the disturbance, and no computer models are indicating that the disturbance will develop this week.

Jeff Masters, with help from wunderground's tornado expert, Dr. Rob Carver

(Vortex2)

Dying out after an official 24 minutes on the ground

Tornado (Fungus)

Twisted (rrose1)

This was taken approximately 30 minutes after a brief tornado passed through South Hutchinson, KS tonight. The building is a bus manufacturing facility.

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1201. Floodman 7:45 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting Orcasystems: Gasp.. I see a weather phenomena coming on... yup.. there it is... poof. Careful, Orca, my friend...that word can get you into a lot of trouble around here...seems some trolls have thin skins...LMAO By the way, it's all in the follow through: POOF! LOL Member Since: Agosto 2, 2006 Posts: 10 Comments: 9919

1202. PensacolaDoug 7:47 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
you can make it bigger if you want :) Try "Enzyte".... Member Since: Julio 25, 2006 Posts: 0 Comments: 4831

1203. Ossqss 7:47 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting Vortex95: Orca how dare you call me a grumpy old man!!! They are not pleased Humm, if I had to guess who that was in the picture, I would say Tampa and Orca when they were younger :) Member Since: Junio 12, 2005 Posts: 6 Comments: 8154

1205. BobinTampa 7:55 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Bastardi is worried about a hurricane on the eastern seaboard? Let me guess...the Northeast is especially vulnerable??? Member Since: Agosto 14, 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 508

1206. NRAamy 7:55 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Just say "poot"..... ;) Member Since: Enero 24, 2007 Posts: 315 Comments: 31939

1207. Floodman 7:59 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Howdy, Amy, DestinJeff...folks... Member Since: Agosto 2, 2006 Posts: 10 Comments: 9919

1208. VAbeachhurricanes 8:02 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
coming at me... Member Since: Septiembre 6, 2007 Posts: 0 Comments: 4878

1209. jeffs713 8:05 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting RitaEvac: Got a friggin blow dryer going on here in TX. Hot in the 90s and 20 mph winds out of the S and SW. Drought conditions spreading rapidly again and moving into SE TX. And to top it off the damn mosquitos are still out in full force. Crazy man. Welcome to SE Texas? Its going to be like that for the next 3-4 months, might as well get used to it. On the subject of blog font size... when I typed up my latest entry (a personal review of Hurricane Ike's impacts, 9 months later) on Sunday, it was in the smaller font. (both here at work on IE6, and at home, on Firefox 3) Now, it is in the larger font here at work (haven't looked from home today). But... the comments are still in the smaller font. Member Since: Agosto 3, 2008 Posts: 15 Comments: 5729

1210. weatherwatcher12 8:05 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
can we expect more rain and wind in Jamaica Member Since: Mayo 16, 2009 Posts: 1 Comments: 1231

1212. Floodman 8:10 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting RitaEvac: Got a friggin blow dryer going on here in TX. Hot in the 90s and 20 mph winds out of the S and SW. Drought conditions spreading rapidly again and moving into SE TX. And to top it off the damn mosquitos are still out in full force. Crazy man. I'm in DFW: 95, humidity about 25%, light convection oven winds turning the yard into wicker...it's Texas, man, what did you expect? Member Since: Agosto 2, 2006 Posts: 10 Comments: 9919

1214. CatastrophicDL 8:17 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting Floodman: I'm in DFW: 95, humidity about 25%, light convection oven winds turning the yard into wicker...it's Texas, man, what did you expect? Flood, humidity is only at 25%? Wow, that's a nice day. Now if it was 95 and 65%+ humitidy that would suck! :o) Member Since: Septiembre 3, 2007 Posts: 3 Comments: 1519

1215. Floodman 8:18 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Bastardi's "Year without a summer"?...Nope: Mostly Hype Member Since: Agosto 2, 2006 Posts: 10 Comments: 9919

1216. Floodman 8:19 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting CatastrophicDL: Flood, humidity is only at 25%? Wow, that's a nice day. Now if it was 95 and 65% humitidy that would suck! :o) I lived in New Orleans for four years and I grew up in St Louis; yep, that's a nice day...I love it when the weatherman here says "Humidity is going to be brutal today, 30% or thereabouts". Try 95 at 80%///LOL So how are you, DL? Member Since: Agosto 2, 2006 Posts: 10 Comments: 9919

1217. CatastrophicDL 8:23 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Doing good and really glad I'm in a state with no humidity :o) I couldn't stand it when I lived there. You'd walk outside and melt! We are super cool here so far for the year, I haven't had to turn my A/C on once. Usually I have it on in mid May, but I've got cool temps for at least another week. We've gotten so much rain my lawn is growing thousands of mushrooms! Member Since: Septiembre 3, 2007 Posts: 3 Comments: 1519

1218. weatherwatcher12 8:23 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting weatherwatcher12: can we expect more rain and wind in Jamaica got my answer: NEWS RELEASE Monday 08, 2009 – 5:00 p.m * FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR ALL PARISHES * The Meteorological Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of all parishes until 5:00 p.m. tomorrow. A FLASH FLOOD WATCH means that flash flooding is possible and residents are advised to take precautionary measures, keep informed by listening to further releases from the Meteorological Service and be ready for quick action if flooding is observed or if a Warning is issued. A persistent Trough over the Caribbean continues to influence weather conditions over Jamaica. Today the island experience cloudy conditions with periods of showers affecting mainly western parishes. A strong Tropical Wave currently east of Jamaica is expected to interact with this Trough tomorrow. Consequently, a significant increase in showers and thunderstorms which may be heavy at times is expected across the island tomorrow through Thursday. Flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas is therefore expected. Fishers and other marine interests are advised to exercise caution as gusty winds and rough seas may be encountered in areas of showers and thunderstorms north and south of the island. The Meteorological Service will continue to monitor the situation. vtj/lpb Member Since: Mayo 16, 2009 Posts: 1 Comments: 1231

1219. jeffs713 8:25 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting CatastrophicDL: Now if it was 95 and 65%+ humitidy that would suck! :o) Actually, its not that bad. You just go from an air conditioned house to an air conditioned car to an air conditioned office... and back. You only have to deal with the heat for a few minutes at a time, and when you have a heart attack upon getting your electric bill. Member Since: Agosto 3, 2008 Posts: 15 Comments: 5729

1220. clwstmchasr 8:26 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Throughout the day I've been watching the visible satellite loops for the disturbance off the Nicaraguan coast in the Western Caribbean. As the day has progressed, it has become evident that some mid-level circulation has developed, but it now appears that even the circulation has been struggling through the early afternoon in the face of rather strong wind shear. Will continue to watch this disturbance since some computer models continue to suggest more favorable conditions coming down the road in about 4 to 5 days. I thought 4 to 5 days ago that the models suggested that conditions would become more favorable for development in 4 to 5 days. Member Since: Julio 29, 2006 Posts: 0 Comments: 2777

1221. CatastrophicDL 8:28 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting jeffs713: Actually, its not that bad. You just go from an air conditioned house to an air conditioned car to an air conditioned office... and back. You only have to deal with the heat for a few minutes at a time, and when you have a heart attack upon getting your electric bill. Jeffs, I know, I lived there for years. Four of my seven kids were born there. I could never get them to play outside in the summer for some reason :o) Member Since: Septiembre 3, 2007 Posts: 3 Comments: 1519

1222. claimsadjuster 8:29 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
What is the odds we will see a named system by early to mid week out of the "blob" area.

1223. cchsweatherman 8:31 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting clwstmchasr: Throughout the day I've been watching the visible satellite loops for the disturbance off the Nicaraguan coast in the Western Caribbean. As the day has progressed, it has become evident that some mid-level circulation has developed, but it now appears that even the circulation has been struggling through the early afternoon in the face of rather strong wind shear. Will continue to watch this disturbance since some computer models continue to suggest more favorable conditions coming down the road in about 4 to 5 days. I thought 4 to 5 days ago that the models suggested that conditions would become more favorable for development in 4 to 5 days. You make a valid point. Been skeptical about the computer models thus far this hurricane season and continue to be, but I report what I see unless it seems too unrealistic or doesn't have any support. Member Since: Abril 14, 2007 Posts: 8 Comments: 4928

1224. CatastrophicDL 8:31 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Jeffs, by the way, I'm an Arizona native. I LOVE the heat, it is the humidity that I can't stand. We are in the 100's several times a year here in Utah as well, but it is no where near as bad as TX since it is a dry heat. Member Since: Septiembre 3, 2007 Posts: 3 Comments: 1519

1225. RitaEvac 8:34 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting Floodman: I'm in DFW: 95, humidity about 25%, light convection oven winds turning the yard into wicker...it's Texas, man, what did you expect? SE winds and seabreeze storms off the Gulf Member Since: Julio 14, 2008 Posts: 1 Comments: 8953

1226. Levi32 8:35 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting clwstmchasr: Throughout the day I've been watching the visible satellite loops for the disturbance off the Nicaraguan coast in the Western Caribbean. As the day has progressed, it has become evident that some mid-level circulation has developed, but it now appears that even the circulation has been struggling through the early afternoon in the face of rather strong wind shear. Will continue to watch this disturbance since some computer models continue to suggest more favorable conditions coming down the road in about 4 to 5 days. I thought 4 to 5 days ago that the models suggested that conditions would become more favorable for development in 4 to 5 days. That's actually untrue. The GFS alone was being erratic forecasting development around this time 4-5 days ago under hostile upper-level winds. The other global models, even the GFS, 4-5 days ago were predicting unfavorable conditions until 10-15 days from then, which is 5-10 days from now. Member Since: Noviembre 24, 2005 Posts: 593 Comments: 25604

1227. jeffs713 8:41 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting CatastrophicDL: Jeffs, by the way, I'm an Arizona native. I LOVE the heat, it is the humidity that I can't stand. We are in the 100's several times a year here in Utah as well, but it is no where near as bad as TX since it is a dry heat. I'm the same way. I was born in northern Colorado (Greeley, to be exact), and lived there for 8 years. I loved the dry heat up there. Down here in the Houston area... bleh. In dry heat, when you sweat, it actually does something. In humid heat, like Houston, when you sweat, it just makes you stink. Last week there was actually a couple of days where it hit 90, but the humidity was abnormally low, and I was astonished how nice it felt. (it had been a while since it was last hot and dry here) I still miss my mountains, though. Member Since: Agosto 3, 2008 Posts: 15 Comments: 5729

1228. clwstmchasr 8:44 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting clwstmchasr: Throughout the day I've been watching the visible satellite loops for the disturbance off the Nicaraguan coast in the Western Caribbean. As the day has progressed, it has become evident that some mid-level circulation has developed, but it now appears that even the circulation has been struggling through the early afternoon in the face of rather strong wind shear. Will continue to watch this disturbance since some computer models continue to suggest more favorable conditions coming down the road in about 4 to 5 days. I thought 4 to 5 days ago that the models suggested that conditions would become more favorable for development in 4 to 5 days. That's actually untrue. The GFS alone was being erratic forecasting development around this time 4-5 days ago under hostile upper-level winds. The other global models, even the GFS, 4-5 days ago were predicting unfavorable conditions until 10-15 days from then, which is 5-10 days from now. I guess I got caught up in the excitment of a potential system that everyone here was talking about instead of paying attention to the few who really know what they are talking about. Member Since: Julio 29, 2006 Posts: 0 Comments: 2777

1229. homelesswanderer 8:44 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting CatastrophicDL: Flood, humidity is only at 25%? Wow, that's a nice day. Now if it was 95 and 65%+ humitidy that would suck! :o) Lol. Its 90 with 61% humidity. Winds gusting out of SSE at 19. Actually not too bad for this time of year. At least we have a breeze. Usually in the summer we...uh let me rephrase that...in the summer we used to pray for so much as a breeze to stir this soup around and couldnt get a breath of wind. God sure has a sense of humor. Lol. 3 hurricanes and 4 named storms in 3 years. He showed us wind! Lol. And this deep in SE TX we don't usually get the dry winds off the plains. But earlier this year we were dry enough for a fire warning. And the locals said we are needing rain again already. Thats not unusual for summer though. Ick! Gonna be a long hot one ahead. Member Since: Agosto 15, 2008 Posts: 10 Comments: 3665

1230. CycloneOz 8:44 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting Vortex95: I remember when I was in Las Vegas in June it got up to 115 one day. Man was it hot. The Las Vegas high desert is many hundreds of miles from our high desert in northern New Mexico. The difference in climate between the two is as disparate as the distance separating them. ROCKHOUND ALERT! The missus and I are producing a new American Rockhound episode for YouTube this weekend. Our adventure begins south of Albuquerque, NM [See Figure 1.] Figure 1: Rio Puerco Valley - South of Albuquerque, NM The areas in white are not snow! This area is actually a prehistoric beach and it is loaded with petrified wood, jaspar and fossils washed down eons ago when the shallow, inland sea drained 25 million years ago during the upheaval. We'll search this area the morning of 6/12/2009 and then move to an area 150 miles north [See Figure 2.] Figure 2: Jemez Mountains / Copper-infused Area - East of Cuba, NM We'll camp in this area the evening of 6/12 and then explore the region on 6/13. This is the location where all the Rio Puerco material originated. We're expecting to find amazing specimens of petrified wood that has been not only agatized, but also infused with copper. This will be a must-see show on YouTube. I hope each of you have as great a weekend as we'll have here exploring nature's wonders! CycloneOz--- Member Since: Agosto 26, 2006 Posts: 10 Comments: 3154

1231. CycloneOz 8:46 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting PensacolaDoug: you can make it bigger if you want :) Try "Enzyte".... LOL...personally recommended, Doug? I don't recall you with that type of permanent smile... Member Since: Agosto 26, 2006 Posts: 10 Comments: 3154

1232. gator23 8:49 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting Vortex95: Yo Ikesta* u concur with Weather Students observations?* You mean JFV Member Since: Agosto 26, 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 2030

1233. weatherwatcher12 8:51 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting gator23: You mean JFV he admitted it Member Since: Mayo 16, 2009 Posts: 1 Comments: 1231

1235. gator23 8:51 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting clwstmchasr: Quoting clwstmchasr: I guess I got caught up in the excitment of a potential system that everyone here was talking about instead of paying attention to the few who really know what they are talking about. Patience. Patience Member Since: Agosto 26, 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 2030

1236. gator23 8:52 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
1233. !!! I must have missed that! Member Since: Agosto 26, 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 2030

1237. weatherwatcher12 8:52 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
convection is really trying to refire Member Since: Mayo 16, 2009 Posts: 1 Comments: 1231

1238. RitaEvac 8:53 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting weatherwatcher12: convection is really trying to refire Hype Member Since: Julio 14, 2008 Posts: 1 Comments: 8953

1239. weatherwatcher12 8:53 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting vortfix: TROPICAL DISCUSSION - INTERNATIONAL DESKS NWS HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL PREDICTION CENTER CAMP SPRINGS MD 214 PM EDT TUE JUN 09 2009 PATTERN EVOLUTION-FORECAST IS MORE COMPLICATED OVER THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN. IN THIS AREA THE MODELS DISAGREE ON RISK OF CYCLOGENESIS ALONG THE INDUCED/INVERTED TROUGH. LATEST SATELLITE IMAGES SHOWS A SMALL CYCLONE OFF THE NORTHEAST COAST OF HONDURAS. UNDER INFLUENCE OF THE UPPER TROUGH...AND IN INTERACTION WITH A TROPICAL WAVE OVER THE CENTRAL CARIBBEAN...THE GFS FORECASTS THIS SYSTEM TO RETAIN ITS INTEGRITY WHILE LIFTING TO THE NORTHEAST TOWARDS JAMAICA THROUGH 36-42 HRS. THE GFS THEN FORECASTS THE CYCLONE TO STALL. THE NAM INITIALLY FOLLOWS A SIMILAR EVOLUTION...THEN FORECASTS THE LOW TO MIGRATE WEST TO SOUTH OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS BY 78 HRS. THE ECMWF FAILS TO INITIALIZE THE LOW...AND TRIES TO DEVELOP A CLOSED CIRCULATION OVER THE SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN BY 54-60 HRS. THIS SYSTEM IS IN A HIGH SHEAR ENVIRONMENT...SO IT IS SOMEWHAT QUESTIONABLE THAT IT MIGHT SURVIVE/INTENSIFY AT THE PACE THE GFS/NAM INDICATE. CONDITIONS MIGHT BE MORE FAVORABLE AFTER 48/60 HRS WHEN THE UPPER LOW CUTS OFF AND THE INFLOW OF COLD AIR ALOFT STARTS TO WANE. MEANWHILE...THE SURFACE CYCLONE WILL FAVOR ORGANIZED DEEP CONVECTION OVER NORTHEAST HONDURAS WHERE WE EXPECT RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 10-15MM/DAY AND MAXIMA OF 30-60MM. MOST INTENSE IS EXPECTED OVER WATER...AND AS THE WEAK VORTEX MIGRATES TOWARDS JAMAICA THROUGH 36 HRS IT WILL FAVOR A SURGE IN ACTIVITY. AS A RESULT...BETWEEN 24-60 HRS...WE EXPECT ACCUMULATION OF 20-40MM/DAY AND MAXIMA OF 150-250MM TO AFFECT JAMAICA... HAITIAN PENINSULA AND PORTIONS OF EASTERN CUBA. CONVECTION MIGHT PERSIST INTO DAY 03...BUT THIS WILL BE HIGHLY DEPENDENT ON INTENSITY/INTEGRITY OF THE SURFACE CYCLONE. WE ARE GOING FOR HEAVY RAINS ON DAY 03...AS A WORST CASE SCENARIO...BUT THIS IS A LOW CONFIDENCE FORECAST. THE MAXIMA WILL PERSIST AT 150-250MM...WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXPANDING TOWARDS THE CAYMAN ISLANDS. THE MID/UPPER TROUGH...AS IT MEANDERS OVER THE WESTERN CARIBBEAN/CENTRAL AMERICA...SUSTAINS THE NORTHWARD RELOCATION OF THE ITCZ INTO THE CARIBBEAN BASIN. THE EASTERN PACIFIC ITCZ MEANDERS EAST ACROSS THE PACIFIC TO SOUTHERN NICARAGUA...WHILE THE EQUATORIAL TROUGH EXTENDS ACROSS THE GUIANAS-CENTRAL/NORTHWEST VENEZUELA-NORTHERN COLOMBIA TO THE SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN. THIS WILL PERSIST THROUGH DAY 03. we are under a flash flood watch Member Since: Mayo 16, 2009 Posts: 1 Comments: 1231

1240. Floodman 8:53 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting RitaEvac: SE winds and seabreeze storms off the Gulf LOL...that WOULD be nice, huh? Member Since: Agosto 2, 2006 Posts: 10 Comments: 9919

1241. RitaEvac 8:55 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting Floodman: LOL...that WOULD be noce, huh? Long as a .25 inch or .50 inch of rain comes and goes with the heat I'm good. Member Since: Julio 14, 2008 Posts: 1 Comments: 8953

1242. weatherwatcher12 8:55 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting RitaEvac: Hype ? I was just pointing it out. I'm not trying to excite anyone. Just here to discuss Member Since: Mayo 16, 2009 Posts: 1 Comments: 1231

1244. gator23 8:55 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting RitaEvac: Hype Lol its been an emotional rollercoaster with this blob. Member Since: Agosto 26, 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 2030

1245. Floodman 8:56 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Well, I'm out folks...play nice! Member Since: Agosto 2, 2006 Posts: 10 Comments: 9919

1246. Levi32 8:56 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting gator23: Lol its been an emotional rollercoaster with this blob. Lol you guys love to make these things sound like a soap opera. Member Since: Noviembre 24, 2005 Posts: 593 Comments: 25604

1247. weatherwatcher12 8:57 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting vortfix: weatherwatcher12 OK...where the heck are you located? You should make that info available under your profile so people don't have to ask. I probably will. I'm located in Jamaica Member Since: Mayo 16, 2009 Posts: 1 Comments: 1231

1248. RitaEvac 8:57 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Just dont like everthing dying in the heat Member Since: Julio 14, 2008 Posts: 1 Comments: 8953

1249. gator23 8:58 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
Quoting Levi32: Lol you guys love to make these things sound like a soap opera. The title: As the Wind Blows... Member Since: Agosto 26, 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 2030

1250. futuremet 9:02 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
RitaVec is not overhyping, incessant convection flare ups have been occuring since late last night. This seems to be showing some slight signs of cyclonic characteristics, since the vorticity values at 700mb are near the main convection mass. Member Since: Julio 19, 2008 Posts: 43 Comments: 4049

1251. TheCaneWhisperer 9:08 PM GMT en Junio 09, 2009
MESSAGE DATE: JUN 09 2009 13:11:03 MIA SOUNDING 12Z (06/09/09) EQUIL LEVEL 44877, CAPE 4202, PWAT 1.73, 500 MB TEMP -8.3C, LI INDEX -8.21, HGT OF WET BULB 13101, FRZ LEVEL 15314, AND THE LAPSE RA TE 7.89. THERE IS A CHANCE OF SEEING WIND GUSTS UP TO 80 KNOTS TODAY, ALONG WITH HAIL UP TO QUARTER SIZE WITH THE STRONGEST STORMS MAINLY OVER THE SOUTHEAST ARE AS OF SOUTH FLORIDA. Good lawd!!!

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