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Storm Recap and a Look Ahead
TODAY'S NUMBERS:
HIGH: 78
LOW: 64
As promised... here is a recap of storm reports across our region from yesterday's storms. First, the national picture:
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Now... here is a look at the immediate viewing area, courtesy of the NWS in Pleasant Hill:
One injury was reported with the tornado in DeKalb County... just 3 miles South of Maysville. In fact, one of our viewers sent us a picture of that very storm!
Ken and Sherra Tierney sent this... it was originally a video clip, but they were able to freeze a few of the frames. In this particular frame, you can see at least two funnels... one of them (or even both) could be touching the ground. The Maysville tornado was reported yesterday around 8:50pm. Thanks to Ken and Sherra for sending that in!
And of course, the image I posted yesterday deserves another look:
This was sent to us by John Armstrong from Smithville, MO. He captured the tornado forming on his way from Beatrice, NE back home to Smithville around 4:30. And we have learned from a couple of you... the correct pronunciation of Beatrice! It is "be-AT-trice"... thank you for correcting us!
Here is another cool shot of some lighting... which we saw quite a bit of. Even if you didn't see any RAIN (which some places didn't)... you probably saw some of this in the distance:
This is from Vince and Rachel Morris... they live north of the river... and said it was quite the lightning show in their neighborhood! Pretty impressive!
As for what is NEXT... well, we will have one more day to enjoy before the threat of thunderstorms is back in the forecast for Tuesday. Monday, expect a mix of sun and clouds, and comfortable temperatures in the mid-70s. Another bonus... the winds will die down! So not as gusty for Monday. (I guess it's not a bonus for kite-fliers... but anyway...) :)
Tuesday we'll watch an approaching front to bring us another threat of severe storms. It is a different set-up... but we could still see strong storms. Once again, however, they look to be scattered... so not everyone will see rain. Gary and Jeff will have more on this Monday.
Hope you had a lovely weekend!
Jamie
Posted by at April 16, 2006 8:10 PM
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Thanks to the weather team at KSHB 41 for making me feel safe again last night. Its been a crazy spring and this seems to be a weekly event for you guys.
Its nice to miss the big severe storms, but if we dont get rain over the next 2 months, we will be in big trouble. You have been concerned all winter long Jamie... its easy to see that these storms keep splitting around the metro.
Get some rest and get ready for what is certain to be a wild May!!
JOE:
I am sure Gary and Jeff enjoyed today to rest before they have to come back to work Monday. I will rest on my day off tomorrow. Hopefully I will be off Tuesday, too... IF the storms aren't too bad. That would be the BEST... just some much needed rain, without all the severe stuff. Why can't THAT happen??? :)
Jamie
Posted by: joe at April 16, 2006 10:30 PM
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Has the so called "TORNADO ALLEY" area shifted futher east? Just wanting to know b/c it seems like ks, nb, and sd are not getting as much action anymore. It seems that it has moved futher east over mo, tn, and arkansas. Is it just me or are you seeing it too?
Loved the coverage sat,. night. I work on a fd near excelsior springs and we were GLUED to 41 and the NWS.
THANKS
Matt,
IT CERTAINLY SEEMS AS IF TORNADO ALLEY HAS SHIFTED, BUT AS SPRING PROGRESSES I ANTICIPATE THE TRADITIONAL TORNADO ALLEY WILL START PRODUCING. THIS WEATHER PATTERN IS JUST IDEAL FOR PRODUCING SEVERE WEATHER FURTHER EAST.
THANK YOU FOR WATCHING SATURDAY EVENING. WE HAD OUR WEATHER TEAM WORKING HARD THAT NIGHT. IT IS AMAZING HOW MANY SEVERE WEATHER DAYS WE HAVE HAD ALREADY.
GARY
Posted by: Matt at April 16, 2006 11:36 PM
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