[147][148][149] They reached the Outer Banks before 2UTC (9p.m. EDT) and eventually weakened as the surrounding air within the planetary boundary layer became more stable. Winter Storm Warning issued March 02 at 1:36PM PST until March 06 at 4:00AM PST by NWS. SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY (CBS13) - The National Weather Service confirmed that a weak tornado touched down between Isleton and Stockton as extreme weather rolled through Northern California on Thursday. The 00z (7 PM) 500 mb analysis depicts the upper disturbance pushing northeast across the central Plains. US Dept of Commerce Highs around 60. [249][250] The complex originated over northern Georgia and persisted within an unstable airmass. FORT STOCKTON, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- May storms blew through West Texas Sunday night leaving extensive damage behind in some areas. At another location, damage was reported to have been swept against the flow of the storm some 100 - 200 yards. The combined observations of these reports resulted in the National Weather Service to rate the tornado at the high end of an F-3, indicating winds approaching 200 mph. All together, the storm resulted in the deaths of three people in Cherokee County, and two people in Jasper County. The tornado entered Cedar County and progressed north of Jericho Springs where it destroyed a mobile home consistent with F2 intensity. After the storm that officials say killed three people, no one is envying the task of starting all over _ again. [19] There were two other F3tornadoes in central Tennessee, with one tracking across both Hickman and Williamson counties and the other striking parts of Rutherford County. Cloud Ceiling 4800 ft. "It's hard to pinpoint exactly where it might happen," said . [19] Several roads were closed due to vehicle accidents or obstructing debris. [19][35] The same storm continued across eastern Oklahoma before weakening after crossing into Arkansas at around 12UTC (7a.m. Temperatures north of the warm front remained in the low to mid 60s. A total of 83buildings were destroyed and another 582sustained at least some degree of damage. This portion of the tornado track in Neosho County was rated by the Wichita National Weather Service Office. One of the hardest hit communities was Stockton, Mo. [263] Strong thunderstorm winds in Greenbrier County felled trees and power lines, resulting in one injury. [193], At 21:02UTC (4:02p.m. CDT), an F0tornado briefly touched down in Linn County, Missouri. Total property damage in the county alone reached $1billion. At this point we observed scouring of the field below and the tornado was rated an F-4 based on the type and scope of structural damage and very heavy objects such as vehicles being tossed several hundred feet away from their original position. [213] At the height of the storms, the Kansas City Power and Light Company reported that 33,000of its electricity customers were without power, including Providence Medical Center where 22persons were treated for injuries. Low-end F4damage was observed near the intersection of 91st Street and Leavenworth Road; one fatality occurred nearby within a region of F2F3damage. Hurricanes Blown-down trees were documented across several counties as a result of the strong winds. The tornado continued into the northeastern portions of Wyandotte County where the twister produced a second region of low-end F4damage near 79th Street and Cernech Road. CDT). Two banks were in ruin, as was the post office and much of a newly restored community building where bluegrass bands had played monthly. Disclaimer. [19][166] The longest-tracked tornado of the day, rated F2, touched down near Canton, Missouri, and lifted near Lima, Illinois, resulting in a tornadic path length spanning 89mi (143km). [19][166] Most of these tornadoes were spawned by nine discrete supercells that formed after 19UTC (2p.m. CDT) in western Missouri and southeastern Kansas along the dry line. But by Tuesday, Stockton was declaring small victories. $2,700. Road Conditions Its path began to narrow several miles into Missouri; video and eyewitness accounts suggest that the tornado was "roping out" at this point. Boston, MA warning38 F Cloudy. ``Its unbelievable it could do this much damage, said Fischer, 50. This tornado was spawned by the same supercell that produced the Girard-Franklin, Kansas F4. [138][139] Widespread thunderstormssome with mesocyclonesformed over parts of eastern Missouri, Illinois, southwestern Indiana, and western Kentucky during the afternoon in response to the influx of warm and moist air;[140] four tornadoes occurred in these states during the day. CAPE values of 35004500J/kg were anticipated alongside steep lapse rates aloft and strong wind shear. F1-rated damage was observed after the tornado crossed Interstate 635 before lifting east of the highway at 4:42pm. 2. [294] Some overpasses in Allen Park, Michigan were flooded after a fallen light pole cut power to a storm pump station. Hundreds of trees were uprooted or snapped off as were power poles. "It's going to take a quite a while to recover from the economic and emotional loss. [146] Supercells traversed southeast across parts of Virginia and North Carolina throughout the afternoon and into the evening. The tornadic storm, called a supercell, earlier produced a deadly tornado in northern Dallas County then moved across the northwest corner of Laclede County before again producing a tornado to the southwest of Camdenton near Tunnel Dam Road. [9] The first severe watch on May3 was a severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of the Gulf Coast at 14:14UTC (9:14a.m. CDT) in connection with a mesoscale convective system that had been tracking southeast over eastern Mississippi and western Alabama during the morning. [3] The persistence of 70kt (80mph, 130km/h) winds in the mid-levels of the troposphereresulting in strong wind shearled to a maintained risk for tornadoes along an outflow boundary near the Tennessee Valley and along a warm front draped over Georgia and the Carolinas during the early morning hours of May6. At least one significant tornado was reported daily across nine consecutive days, with at least a dozen tornadoes total occurring daily over the same timeframe. A rare California tornado warning was issued Thursday in parts of the Central Valley. The tornado remained over generally rural areas and caused solely tree and power line damage prior to reaching the intersection of Highway Z and County Road 825. The unusually far-reaching nature of this airmass resulted in the greatest tornadic activity occurring outside the climatological maximum area for tornadoes in May. (AP) _ After the Civil War left this southwest Missouri town in tatters, residents rebuilt the town square with brick and stone, thinking it would stand the test of time. [245] The flooding washed out roads, damaged at least 200residential buildings, and inundated numerous businesses. [15], By 01:00UTC (8:00p.m. CDT), severe thunderstorms were active over the Oklahoma/Texas region and the Dakotas/Nebraska area. In total, 85 people were killed and 205 were injured, making it the . [215] Two people were injured by the tornado. Came out of a very clean ( always garaged ) FJ60. Winston-Salem police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened near Burke Street Monday at about 2:10 a.m. Police say one man died. A low-reflectivity "eye"whose diameter fluctuated during . The storm initially entered Dallas county near the Hickory-Polk-Dallas County line southwest of Urbana. CDT) as temperatures rose above 80F (27C) and dew points eclipsed 70F (21C). Warm, moist air flowed northward from the Gulf of Mexico across the Central United States and reached as far north as Missouri. [109][110] Atmospheric conditions remained supportive of storm development further along the warm front to the east towards the Tennessee Valley through the morning hours and into the afternoon before warming air aloft resulted in increased convective inhibition. A car dealership in Fort Madison, Iowa reported damage to 400cars in the city's largest hail event since 1993. It destroyed businesses and homes on that Sunday evening. [123], Supercell thunderstorms quickly formed and intensified along and north of a warm front ahead of the strengthening low-pressure area and over Kansas and Nebraska after 20UTC (3p.m. CDT),[124] accompanied by the formation of additional storms over eastern Kansas an hour later. [161] Another pair of F0tornadoes occurred in Butler at around 08:00UTC (3:00a.m. Houston, TX 75 F Cloudy. Damage at this location warranted an F3 rating. Mass. CDT). [265] Softball-sized hail damaged cars and homes near Offutt Air Force Base. Throughout Jefferson Countywhich includes Birminghamat least 120thoroughfares were blocked by floodwaters. [63] Among these was a high-precipitation supercell that developed near the warm front in northern Alabama and produced several tornadoes. Weather Ready Nation Ambassadors [47][45], Three F0tornadoes were reported in northern Mississippi between 12:5513:55UTC (7:558:55a.m. Idealized patterns for large tornado outbreaks occurred each day from May3 to 11, resulting in a prolonged and extensive series of outbreaks. 1988-4-19 - F1 Tornado: 16.5 mi. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located in Calaveras County around 4:35 p.m.,. [297] At Grand Lake, several boat docks were damaged and between 150 and 200trees were blown down by winds estimated at 80mph (130km/h), resulting in $100,000in damage. "I'm not sure where the roof landed," said Doug Marrs, a bank vice president who was helping ensure that no confidential papers of the branch's clients were out in the open. Now, the initial shock for some in the town formerly known as Lancaster and Fremont before going with Stockton in 1859 in honor of a military man has turned to resolve. Tonight Mostly clear. Based on this damage, the storm was rated an F-3. Hailstorms in the state that day collectively caused about $1.3million in damage, including the loss of inventory at two car dealerships in the Holdrege area. In Cherokee County, the tornado moved east northeast and passed north of Melrose where it was rated as an F-0 (40 - 72 MPH) to just west of Highway 69/7 and rated as an F-2 (113 - 157 MPH) until it reached just northeast of Neutral and rated an F-1 (73 - 112 MPH). CDT). Once the tornado reached just west of Pierce City it strengthened to an F-2 then F-3 rated tornado (158-206 mph) and moved quickly across the center part of town causing substantial and major damage to just about all buildings, brick and wood framed homes, and other structures. [119], Cumulus clouds were also becoming more numerous and robust ahead of the dry line between southwestern Oklahoma and south-central Kansas. OUR PHILOSOPHY. Gone, along with the drive-through area. [19], Closer to the main risk region, scattered thunderstorms began to form and strengthen over northwestern Texas by around 14UTC (9a.m. CDT) in response to the advection of warm air. [7] A total of 127severe weather watches and 4,050warnings (2,960severe thunderstorm and 1,090tornado) were issued from May4. [154] The storms over Texas and Oklahoma were initially transient but became more sustained as a weak shortwave trough began to traverse the region. Damage within the town of Stockton was extensive with numerous buildings destroyed or damaged within the downtown area. Its front wall? 3. Tornado Path - Cedar, Polk and Dallas counties of Southwest Mo. [19], A second large complex of thunderstorms persisted over Middle Tennessee, northern Mississippi, and northern Alabama during the pre-dawn hours, with the unstable atmosphere and high wind shear creating an attendant risk for supercells, tornadoes, and heavy rain. Its front wall? [267], Exacerbating the significant tornado outbreak, storms along the dry line in Missouri also produced widespread hail on May4, peaking at 3.50in (89mm) near Gladstone. Georg. These factors were forecast to provide a conducive environment for severe weather across much of the U.S.; the SPC would delineate moderate risks[note 2] for severe weather in parts of the central Great Plains, Red River region, and southeastern U.S. over the course of the day, with a lesser but nonetheless extant expectation of severe weather extending outwards from the focal areas. [19][137], Outside of the highest risk areas for severe weather, the SPC also noted the potential for severe weather in the Tennessee and Ohio river valleys amid the northward advance of a warm front was expected to advect moist and warm air, and around Virginia near a weak and slow-moving cold front. 1996-12-12 . [157][158][159], After 1UTC (8p.m. CDT), winds aloft over Oklahoma strengthened, resulting in increased wind shear and increased tornado potential. Wind W 9 mph. Experimental Graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook [216] Despite the severity of the tornadoes and the populations affected, Lynn Maximuk of the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Pleasant Hill, Missouri credited the partnerships between the National Weather Service and local emergency and media crews with the relatively low number of casualties. [230] Three people died in Stockton: one man died after being struck by flying debris after his frame house was destroyed, one man died after being struck by flying debris after leaving his home during the tornado's approach, and one man died after refusing to seek shelter in his basement. [191] Additional supercell thunderstorms quickly emerged over Missouri and eastern Kansas over the next few hours, surrounding by an unstable air mass with CAPE values between 40005000J/kg and high wind shear. CDT). [19][65] Additional severe thunderstorms in the morning became active over southern Illinois, eastern Kansas, western Missouri, Central Texas, during the period. Despite having roof rafters bolted to the walls and the walls bolted to the foundation (a few of which were pulled out of the concrete), this house was swept free a short distance from the foundation. Other significant damage was observed on Spencer Creek Road and off High Point Road. It took a tornado just a few minutes Sunday night to rip it all apart and devastate this Missouri Ozarks community of about 2,000. [3] In their Day 2 Convective Outlook, issued on May3, the SPC indicated that the eastern fringes of the southern Great Plains and the lower and central Mississippi Valley had a moderate risk of experiencing severe weather on May4. The tornado path remained unbroken through northeast Polk County. [212][213] Five tornadoes occurred in the northland suburbs of Kansas City, of which four were caused by a single supercell; the strongest of these was classified as an F4. Significant flooding occurred. These afternoon and evening storms were also enhanced by the outflow boundary left behind by the morning storms over Missouri: the boundary created a strong density gradient, increased wind shear, and lowered the height of the lifting condensation level, producing a localized area of heightened favorability for tornado formation. [295], Throughout the severe weather outbreak, the National Climatic Data Center documented 249hail events and 42thunderstorm winds in the state of Oklahoma. The primary impacts transitioned from hail to strong downbursts after sunset as what ultimately became a singular line of storms tracked southward. [208] The SPC issued a tornado watch an hour later for this destabilizing region. The SPC and the National Weather Services offices in Kansas City, Springfield, Memphis, Paducah, and Oklahoma City received a letter of praise signed by 11members of the United States House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology commending their high-quality service during the event. The agency highlighted a Moderate Risk of severe weather across parts of the Mid-Atlantic states, with damaging winds constituting the primary severe weather threat. [199][200] Many of the thunderstorms active across the Mississippi Valley towards the end of May10 began to coalesce into linear complexes of storms towards the end of the day. Forestburg, TX. [206] Warm advection led to the formation and intensification of isolated storms over New York and Pennsylvania by around 14UTC (10a.m. National . [298][299] The storms in central Oklahoma on May8 cut power to 37,000homes and businesses according to Oklahoma Gas & Electric, including half of Pawhuska, Oklahoma. [236] Despite extensive damage along the path, no fatalities were caused by the tornado, although dozens of injuries were reported across Cleveland and Oklahoma Counties. [196][197][198] The day's final tornado lifted from Woodford County, Illinois, at 03:35UTC (10:35p.m. CDT). Get free shipping, 4% cashback and 10% off select brands with a RPM Membership, plus free everyday tech support on aftermarket Sturgis South Dakota Harley Sportster 883 Deluxe Rain Jackets & motorcycle parts.. One things for sure _ a lot of people wont ever forget this., Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. According to records, the largest tornado in the Stockton area was an F3 in 1982 that caused 1 injuries and 0 deaths. [28], By around 15:00UTC (10:00a.m. CDT), the conducive conditions for severe weather projected in computer forecast models had begun to come to fruition. Please Contact Us. The SPC cited the confluence of high instability (characterized by convective available potential energy [CAPE] values between 20004000 J/kg) and strong wind shear as factors contributing to the anticipated tornado outbreak. Rivers and Lakes s-1), in the Stockton, Kansas tornado of 15 May 1999, showing a prominent wavenumber-2 feature. [228] Downed power lines forced the closure of roads leading to Republic, Missouri. After leaving a path of destruction from near Ewing northeast to the intersection of Highway 61 and Highway P, the tornado entered the Canton area about 6:25 pm CDT. [14] A tornado watch was issued for northeastern Colorado and northwestern Nebraska in response to this emergent favorability for severe weather at 22:10UTC (5:10p.m. A drug store was reduced to a single wall, with a few bottles clinging to a stubborn set of shelving. Current Hazards The tornado appears to have dissipated about a half mile east of this point just inside the Lead Mine Conservation area. [26] A cold front and dry line were located south and southwest of the low-pressure area while a warm front spanned from the system southeast to the Tennessee Valley. [75] The thunderstorms over Missouri evolved into a strong cluster of supercells by 22:40UTC (5:40p.m. CDT) and were moving east-southeast into an area centered over southern Illinois with CAPE values near 2500 J/kg and dew points near 70F (21C). Sunday May 4th started off relatively cool and damp as the area remained north of a warm front that stretched across northern Oklahoma and Arkansas. F-Scale: F4 From Just Southwest of Ringo, Through Franklin, to North of Liberal, MO. [286] The hail caused $38million in damage across eastern Iowa and $12million in damage across northwestern Illinois. In addition, a van had been blown onto the road and a pickup truck was flipped over in the ditch also warranting a high F-3 rating. [50] Eight confirmed tornadoes touched down in Tennessee between 1422UTC (9a.m. The upper air soundings below taken at the NWS office in Springfield show the evolution of the atmosphere between 1 and 7 PM. Length: ~33 miles Width: 1/4 to 1/2 mile Time: ~530 - 624 p.m. [17] Tornadoes were reported in Mississippi, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Texas throughout the day; there were 18tornado reports, though only 14tornadoes were confirmed. [26] The SPC expected that both the warm front and the dry line would serve as a focus for storm development as the storm system evolved. Boating Safety [214][215] All flights via Kansas City International Airport were halted and passengers in the terminals were evacuated underground into tunnels for a half-hour. Event Reviews The Tennessee River at Chattanooga reached a stage of 36.1ft (11.0m), within a foot of the record high set in February1973; riverside flooding prompted the evacuation or rescue of hundreds of individuals from adjacent counties and along its tributaries. Gone, along with the drive-through area. All risks imply that well-organized severe thunderstorms are anticipated. [160] One supercell quickly developed along the dry line in Greer County and was marked with a severe thunderstorm warning at 23:32UTC (6:32p.m. CDT) as it tracked northeast. After passing south of Badger it was rated an F-2 until it reached just west of Smithfield where it was rated as an F-3 through the community of Smithville and just north of Stringtown until it reached the west portion of Carl Junction. hi im mall i provide QUALITY FITNESS AND PT to all ages and levels without the expensive prices of the gyms for the last 20 years ..i am currently teaching TORNADO personal and group training at my studio in stockton and i have produced a fantastic freestyle class called TORNADO TOTAL TRAINING which is a combination of aerobics dance boxing modern weight training systems and conditioning . [254] Minor damage was inflicted to the roofs of hundreds of homes. StormReady Analysis, Forecasts Toy Australian Shepherd. [107][117] Severe thunderstorms tracked southeast through parts of the Mid-Atlantic states during the afternoon; one F0tornado was reported in Essex County, Virginia. Stockton, KS tornado at 19:56:19 CDT. Probably the most overall concentrated damage was to the community of Smithville and Carl Junction. Extraordinary events such as the Tri-State Tornado of 1925 amaze even the experts and should be a reminder that safety can depend on being alert, staying informed, and being prepared for the unexpected.. May 4th, 2003 Tornado Outbreak By andyhb, May 4, 2013 in Central/Western States andyhb Meteorologist 17.9k Location: Norman, OK Posted May 4, 2013 Today is the tenth anniversary of one of the most significant tornado events of the 2000s and the most significant event of the record breaking May, 2003 outbreak sequence.
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