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Written by Heidi Farrar   
Sunday, 26 April 2009 16:45

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Brian Emfinger just emailed this photo of the large tornado that was occurring in Ellis County, OK a while ago. Verne Carlson, Dick McGowan and Darin Brunin were 100 yards away from this tornado when it had just formed and was a narrow elephant trunk. Reed reports that TVN was VERY close to two large, strong tornadoes - video to come later!

 

04.26.09.validww

Tornado watches currently extend from the upper Mississippi River Valley to the Rio Grande in Texas! This is a serious weather situation and those in the watch areas should monitor the conditions as the evening progresses.

 

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Amara9
Re:Tornadoes occurring right now in the southern Plains!!
Apr 27 2009 03:55:19
No I didnt see it in full, and I could only veiw still shots so maybe your right. I guess it was just the way it looked in that particular situation that I wondered. Well now dont I look silly...
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jaxND
Re:Tornadoes occurring right now in the southern Plains!!
Apr 27 2009 16:02:04
I thought Reeds video has just taken tornado video to a new level.... That was jaw dropping. I guess an ahhhhhhh would be the right response.
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ke5phg
Re:Tornadoes occurring right now in the southern Plains!!
Apr 27 2009 22:06:01
Were You on US 283 north or south of the Canadian River when this was shot? Know the are well.

I chased "Tail end Charlie" yesterday from South of Snyder up to Carnegie. Got some cool tape of the funnel south of Snyder and I think your guys were behind me shooting it as well.Will post it as soon as I figure out how!
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+5 #1 tornadoesallaround 2009-04-26 11:08
Quoting CAStormChaser:
That's an insane looking tornado! Ida loved to see it on the live streams.

Great pic Brain
 
 
+3 #2 xmesox 2009-04-26 11:10
What an absolutely amazing photograph. The best part of these storms are the photos and videos that come from them. I can't wait to see more... Great stuff Brian always brings in good results
 
 
+3 #3 SW2602 2009-04-26 11:19
Damn. 100 yards away. Looking at that thing in the pic. I probably would've been cleaning out my shorts. Anyways, I didn't get the chance to get out today. I was really really really wanting to go but hey, it happens. That is an excellent photo. My 5 yr. son said it looks like a pipe. He loves tornadoes and he likes to go chasing with me. He knows what green clouds mean. Keep up the good work, and the great photos.
 
 
+10 #4 CAStormChaser 2009-04-26 11:24
That's an insane looking tornado! Ida loved to see it on the live streams.
 
 
+3 #5 TxTwister 2009-04-26 11:27
Talk about a "funnel" cloud! Why am I never looking at the streams at the right time?
 
 
+5 #6 bullzi 2009-04-26 11:33
WOW!!!!

Amazing picture, I cannot wait to see the video..
 
 
+3 #7 J3ST3R 2009-04-26 11:41
VERY NICE!
 
 
+4 #8 HeatherB 2009-04-26 11:41
That is an amazing pic. I wish I didn't have to work today.
 
 
+4 #9 ToledoWeatherSpotter 2009-04-26 11:44
Great Job Brian!! I hope that everyone in the path of these storms are taking cover and getting prepared! I hope that they all stay safe! -Brandon
 
 
+3 #10 Stormchaser 2009-04-26 12:09
There are very beautiful storms today out there.Nice picture of a massive tornado Brian.Can't wait to see a video.
 
 
+2 #11 tornadolover210 2009-04-26 12:16
Issued by The National Weather Service
LaCrosse, WI
7:12 pm CDT, Sun., Apr. 26, 2009
... A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR EAST CENTRAL GRANT COUNTY...
AT 712 PM CDT... TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTERS REPORTED A FUNNEL CLOUD. THIS TORNADO WAS LOCATED NEAR UNION... OR NEAR PLATTEVILLE... MOVING NORTHEAST AT 30 MPH.
That's not by me, but it's in my state. Yeah! Great picture, Brian!
 
 
+3 #12 tony4007 2009-04-26 12:36
saw a rope tornado at 6 pm in goddard kansas. i work at dillons warehouse in goddard and tornado went right by the warehouse and then headed northeast towards colwich and maize ks. crazy winds up to 80 mph with very heavy rain!!!
 
 
+3 #13 mesochaser 2009-04-26 12:43
Wow that is a cool pic. I wonder if Verne, Dick and Darin had to visit the local Wal-Mart for new underwear. Unfortunately I had to sit out today as my niece is spending the night tonight. I have mustered a vacation day for tomorrow so I will be up in Oklahoma in the moderate risk area north of the DFW area.
 
 
+2 #14 EMB 2009-04-26 13:33
So far we are very lucky- i cant believe theres only been a dozen or so tornadoes- it will increase later but i thought there would be some major tornado damage and some monsters- great pics and once again everyone stay safe...
 
 
+4 #15 JC Surfs 2009-04-26 13:46
Yeah.. What a day.. As well JC got 2 on the ground north of Medicine Lodge KS Multiple vort funnels then the 2 on the ground. One was a pretty large wedge. I just previewed the video.. INSANE.. In a conversation with TVN video king... It is apparent the TVN viewers are going to be very happy with the score "team SRV" captured... I will put mine up as soon as I get some rest.. Its been a very long day... Cheers..
 
 
+2 #16 rsbgolf 2009-04-26 13:47
Outstanding!
 
 
+2 #17 txvegas8ball 2009-04-26 13:52
Once again, some absolutly fantastic photos and videos! I can't wait to see them in their entireity. I've got some good pics as well that I will upload this evening. It's great to know that everyone had a safe chase day so far. Great Job guys!!!! Tammy
 
 
+4 #18 experto 2009-04-26 14:11
Hey its Alberto.Those storms were really powerful they formed along the dryline as a mid level disturbance triggered them.the only limiting factor today was hp cells.Also i am watching cells in texas,keep an eye on them as they are firing along outflows and strong low level directional shear.
 
 
+6 #19 JC Surfs 2009-04-26 14:11
Crazy.. I am in Greensburg right now.. AMAZING CELL!!! The lightning and hail.. A bit freaky!!! I guess its gonna be a long night too... I not driving anywhere soon in this.. SPC still has a high risk..
 
 
+4 #20 CMH Bill 2009-04-26 14:17
Quoting JC Surfs:
Crazy.. I am in Greensburg right now.. AMAZING CELL!!! The lightning and hail.. A bit freaky!!! I guess its gonna be a long night too... I not driving anywhere soon in this.. SPC still has a high risk..


Be Safe In Greensburg!!!
No Repeat of 2007!
 
 
+3 #21 experto 2009-04-26 14:24
those storms in texas southwest remain descrete with at least 4 supercells.mid and upper level flow deep layer shear has increased to 50 to 60kts.strong low level shear and over 2,500 cape remains there.I think an enhenced risk for a few strong tornados exists there/otherwise hail to baseballs could be expected.I have downgraded my risk in kansas and oklahoma to sligh risk in my outlook.
 
 
+3 #22 TwistedOne 2009-04-26 14:41
My hat's off to Brian. That is one beautiful tornado! Hopefully we will see more photos as well as some video when Reed gets them uploaded to the site.... I'll definitely be waiting for it.

Not much else going on here in Iowa. Got a strong gust front pushing through to Clinton and Iowa City right now. NWS reports gusts up to 45 MPH can be expected, so I'd better find myself a place to sit it out for awhile. My best to all of you...
 
 
+3 #23 EMB 2009-04-26 14:53
Quoting experto:
those storms in texas southwest remain descrete with at least 4 supercells.mid and upper level flow deep layer shear has increased to 50 to 60kts.strong low level shear and over 2,500 cape remains there.I think an enhenced risk for a few strong tornados exists there/otherwise hail to baseballs could be expected.I have downgraded my risk in kansas and oklahoma to sligh risk in my outlook.
thats pretty much what i was thinking - continous thunderstorms and rain are stabilizing that pds area i think it should atleast be dropped to mod risk and its the renegade cells that will pose the real danger!
 
 
+2 #24 sooner_in_ks 2009-04-26 15:11
Everything here went from being cells to lines of thunderstorms. The best cell I seen was around noon for a tornado warned storm for ellsworth county ks. My county, but on the other side, didn't have time to get there. The best cells in kansas were either south or east of me. Its still way early in the "season".
 
 
+2 #25 Michele 2009-04-26 16:52
Awesome !! :-)
 

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