Chase 2010 - Day 10 Discussion

[MAF]

The cell now has evolved into a mesocyclone and topping at 43,000ft so possible night-time Tornado, in the flashes of the lightning i could definately see lowering... Possible hook-echo forming???

can imagine its pretty scarey during the daytime to be near a tornado. but at night time!

loads of strikes/minute now

[NL]

can imagine its pretty scarey during the daytime to be near a tornado. but at night time!

Those poor folk in Greensburg witnessed that very thing... suppose it wouldn't have mattered what time of day it was as i'm sure day would have turned to night when that 1.7 mile wide monster came calling..!!

The cell is dropping 3¾" hail, watch out cars, dents are a certainty..!! Dont think Tom will be doing an out-side broadcast for this hailstorm..!!

Edited May 7, 2010 by NL

[MAF]

well not without a hard hat

[Tornado Researcher]

So true NL and I suspect it was just like that, when that monster 2.5 mile wide monster tore through Hallam & Wilbur, NE back in 2004.

[MAF]

could you imagine how lousy that lightning would look in this country, with all the light pollution we have

[Tornado Researcher]

I agree with you totally MAF

, too many friggin street lights in any town just spoils the enjoyment of nature, especially when big mamma N is giving the chance to see a sparkling light show with sound effects lol

[NL]

Cell is a massive hail-bomb..

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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TOPEKA KS

942 PM CDT THU MAY 6 2010

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TOPEKA HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...

CENTRAL DICKINSON COUNTY IN CENTRAL KANSAS...

SOUTHWESTERN GEARY COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL KANSAS...

NORTHWESTERN MORRIS COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL KANSAS...

* UNTIL 1030 PM CDT

* AT 939 PM CDT...THE PUBLIC REPORTED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM PRODUCING

LARGE DAMAGING HAIL UP TO TENNIS BALL SIZE. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED

6 MILES NORTHWEST OF HOPE...OR 11 MILES SOUTH OF ABILENE...MOVING

EAST AT 30 MPH.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...

NAVARRE...

WOODBINE...

LATIMER...

WHITE CITY...

[Tornado Researcher]

Latest satelite image, but in better quality infrared

This cell a right beast.

[MAF]

so our guys are heading into it very shortly

[Tornado Researcher]

They're just S of the cell's core and are travelling Nward on highway 15

Edited May 7, 2010 by Tornado Researcher

[MAF]

They're just S of the cell's core and are travelling Nward on highway 15

now i know that the safest place to be in a lightning storm is in a vehicle, but be careful you guys.

the radar showing a really heavy burst dead ahead

[Tornado Researcher]

Agreed

Right now they're travelling E bound on Higway 4, and look to be punching through the southern portion of the cell and I suspect they're getting a fair amount of rain

You're doing a great job guys, stay safe

EDIT - Latest Infrared satelite image

Edited May 7, 2010 by Tornado Researcher