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Explosive supercells likely today across Western KS/Eastern TX Panhandle/Western OK!

Posted At: May 26, 2008 @ 11:46 AM
Posted By: Reed Timmer
Related Categories: Tornadoes
A moderate risk has been issued for parts of the Southern Plains (see below).  Unfortunately, I don't have time to post much in the way of models, but today will be characterized by monster CAPE and marginal low-level wind shear that is forecast to increase dramatically by sunset.  Closer to 00z, there may be a chance for large tornadoes as the LLJ increases if storms can remain discrete.  We're currently in Dodge City, KS but may position a little further east as the dryline mixes.  At least 3 live streams should be running today, so stay tuned to the live tracker!

Incredible photo of the Minnesota Tornado!

Posted At: May 25, 2008 @ 11:29 PM
Posted By: Reed Timmer
Related Categories: Tornadoes
Check out this incredible photo of the tornado that tore through the Minneapolis area earlier today, taken from AndrewMN!  The circulation passed directly over his house and touched down just to the east as a massive cone.  Radar indicated 146 knots gate-to-gate with this storm at the time of the tornado...  AMAZING picture Andrew!  You've had a better year than we have!