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Tornado kills two in Missouri; more tornadoes on tap for today

Posted by: Dr. Jeff Masters, 12:53 PM GMT on October 18, 2007

The tropical Atlantic is quiet today, and none of the reliable models are predicting tropical cyclone formation over the next five days.

At approximately 12:15 am CDT this morning, a tornado near Paris, Missouri, killed two people when it ripped apart their mobile home and tossed them 400 feet away. At least four other tornadoes hit Missouri yesterday, and two tornadoes touched down in Texas, and one each in Louisiana and Mississippi. The driver of a Petal Water & Sewer service truck was hospitalized in Mississippi after strong winds picked up his truck and tossed it across I-59.

Another severe weather outbreak is expected today in the U.S., from the Mississippi Valley northward through the Tennessee Valley and the Great Lakes. Tornado Watches have already been posted, and today's severe weather has the potential to generate a few strong, long-track tornadoes. You can follow the outbreak today on our new interactive tornado map, which will post the tornado damage reports as they are received. The new feature also allows one to plot all the historical tornado activity back to 1950 for any region in the U.S. If you take a wunderphoto of a tornadic storm or tornado damage, and click on the "tornado" type of image flag when uploading it, our software will attempt to match your photo to the storm report for that tornado. These photos will then be available when you click on a storm report on the interactive tornado page. One of the storm reports for Missouri yesterday has several wunderphotos of the thunderstorm that spawned the tornado available, thanks to wunderphotographer Paleohebrew.

Jeff Masters

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51. catastropheadjuster 1:57 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Good Morning Baja. Yes the weather got pretty rough here heading to the shop this morning. I am staying on the puter to watch everything. And listening to you all. Rain makes you so sleepy. I love it when it rains at night, I get the best nights sleep. Does anyone know about how long this is suppose to last ( the bad weather)? allday or til tomorrow? sheri Member Since: August 24, 2006 Posts: 21 Comments: 3559

52. atmoaggie 1:59 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Good Morning all. Cannot stay though...I have an unstable new weather model to fix. My work is all operational. If the codes and scripts that run day and night have no errors, I usually have some free time, and if not... Odd instance where doing one's job well generates less work, rather than the opposite. Member Since: August 16, 2007 Posts: 6 Comments: 12461

54. BajaALemt 2:01 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Looks like...maybe later tomorrow?

55. atmoaggie 2:01 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Does anyone know about how long this is suppose to last ( the bad weather)? allday or til tomorrow? Here, in SE LA, it should clear this evening and the whole system is moving east fairly quick...cold front moving through. AL, GA, N Florida probably cleared by wake up time tomorrow. Member Since: August 16, 2007 Posts: 6 Comments: 12461

56. catastropheadjuster 2:01 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
I think all states should pass that law. Especially for the schools. When that happened in Enterprise I called my daughter school and asked them it the had a weather radio and they said no They just get word from Barten Academy. So I went and bought 4 of them and gave them to the 2 elementary school a 1 to the middle school and 1 to the high school they looked at me like I was crazy but I told them at least it would help the kids to stay safer. sheri Member Since: August 24, 2006 Posts: 21 Comments: 3559

57. catastropheadjuster 2:02 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Atmo: Thanks for answering me. Member Since: August 24, 2006 Posts: 21 Comments: 3559

58. atmoaggie 2:04 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
57. catastropheadjuster 2:02 PM GMT on October 18, 2007 Atmo: Thanks for answering me. Yeah, well, now I am waffling a bit...could be midday before the front reaches Tallahassee area. Member Since: August 16, 2007 Posts: 6 Comments: 12461

59. atmoaggie 2:04 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Later guys. Member Since: August 16, 2007 Posts: 6 Comments: 12461

60. Michfan 2:08 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Problem with Enterprise though was that even with a weather radio there was no way they would have gotten out in time. They were already in the process of releasing the kids early. It just wasn't early enough. I don't think anyone ever thought that building would collapse the way that it did. Member Since: September 7, 2007 Posts: 0 Comments: 1554

62. catastropheadjuster 2:12 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Mich: Yeah I realized that. I just thought it would be a great idea. I think it has paid off to. Sheri Member Since: August 24, 2006 Posts: 21 Comments: 3559

63. tornadodude 2:12 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
morning all, its gonna be a wild severe weather day here in south west indiana! Member Since: June 28, 2006 Posts: 22 Comments: 7816

64. Michfan 2:15 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Always better safe than sorry Sheri. Member Since: September 7, 2007 Posts: 0 Comments: 1554

65. catastropheadjuster 2:15 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Saddlegait: I agree with you 100%. And yes there where heroes that day.God Bless them all. I still think about it. Especially when we have bad weather. Member Since: August 24, 2006 Posts: 21 Comments: 3559

67. nrtiwlnvragn 2:22 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED TORNADO WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL 918 AM CDT THU OCT 18 2007 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... EAST CENTRAL SANTA ROSA COUNTY IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA... * UNTIL 1000 AM CDT * AT 912 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO 14 MILES SOUTHWEST OF HAROLD...OR ABOUT 8 MILES NORTHWEST OF NAVARRE... MOVING NORTHEAST AT 20 MPH. * THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR... HAROLD BY 950 AM CDT... Member Since: September 23, 2005 Posts: 12 Comments: 9091

68. NEwxguy 2:23 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
nice synopsis,stormw,seems like an unusual pattern for so much severe weather,we get large trofs moving across the states this time of year,but don't remember them igniting storms this way. Member Since: September 6, 2007 Posts: 820 Comments: 13282

69. Floodman 2:26 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Thanks, StormW...another great synopsis! Member Since: August 2, 2006 Posts: 10 Comments: 9919

70. nrtiwlnvragn 2:27 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED TORNADO WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL 911 AM CDT THU OCT 18 2007 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... SOUTHEASTERN ESCAMBIA COUNTY IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA... CENTRAL SANTA ROSA COUNTY IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA... * UNTIL 945 AM CDT * AT 910 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO NEAR MYRTLE GROVE...OR ABOUT 7 MILES WEST OF PENSACOLA...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 20 MPH. * THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR... BRENT BY 920 AM CDT... PENSACOLA REGIONAL A/P BY 925 AM CDT... FERRY PASS BY 930 AM CDT... PACE BY 940 AM CDT... 6 MILES WEST OF BAGDAD BY 945 AM CDT... IN ADDITION TO THE TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE WINDS. Member Since: September 23, 2005 Posts: 12 Comments: 9091

71. Dave30 2:30 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Apparently the big storm we are having on Vancouver Island (west coast) is remnants of a tropical storm...can anyone verify that or track which one it may have been!?!? A very vigorous storm system incorporating the remnants from tropical storm lingling will move through the south coast today. Very strong southeasterly winds are expected to develop as the system approaches Vancouver Island with wind speeds forecast to reach up to 80 or 90 km/h off Victoria and the Southern Gulf Islands.

72. Michfan 2:31 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Oh crap here we go and its not even 10am yet. Lets hope they don't waffle on letting people go home early this time. Member Since: September 7, 2007 Posts: 0 Comments: 1554

73. BajaALemt 2:34 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
I'm a little surprised that they havent issued a watch for the panhandle

74. BajaALemt 2:34 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Dave? It was a TS by Midway Island that looped back around

75. Michfan 2:35 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
They better issue a watch soon for this area. Id rather they be overly cautious. Member Since: September 7, 2007 Posts: 0 Comments: 1554

76. BajaALemt 2:37 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Exactly Mich..I was thinking...at least as a precaution

77. atmoaggie 2:37 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Hey, anyone between the AL border and Panama City in FL lookout. 40k feet cloud tops rolling in. Those are the ones the airlines avoid at all costs. Lots and lots of convection, which leads to extreme rain, hail, and possible nados. Member Since: August 16, 2007 Posts: 6 Comments: 12461

78. TampaSpin 2:37 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Looks like a possible rotation NE of Panama City......watch yourselves.Link Member Since: September 2, 2007 Posts: 176 Comments: 19767

79. BajaALemt 2:38 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Thanks atmo

80. BajaALemt 2:38 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
morning Tampa! I've been watching that one since it poofed up over TAFB

81. Michfan 2:39 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Brb need to smoke a cig before this weather gets even worse. I have a bad feeling about this. For reference Fort Rucker is one hours drive north of Panama City. Member Since: September 7, 2007 Posts: 0 Comments: 1554

82. TampaSpin 2:39 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Hello baja Member Since: September 2, 2007 Posts: 176 Comments: 19767

83. alaema 2:40 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
morning saddlegait

84. Dave30 2:40 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
baja...midway island? Forgive my Pacific geography, but is that related to Hawaiian islands??? Did it ever get a designation?

85. BajaALemt 2:42 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Here's what it looked like before it looped..... Link

86. NEwxguy 2:49 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
this reminds me of yesterday morning,it's rocking and rolling early,just farther east now,heads up in the southeast Member Since: September 6, 2007 Posts: 820 Comments: 13282

87. BajaALemt 2:49 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Tampa? Did you check out the one NE of P'cola?

88. NRAamy 2:50 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
mornin' everyone....( well, it is still early here ).... Member Since: January 24, 2007 Posts: 315 Comments: 31939

89. BajaALemt 2:51 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
It does a little huh. I remember how we could keep up with them early...then later? FORGET IT!

90. BajaALemt 2:51 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
mornin amy

91. pcola 2:52 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Baja, I checked out Pensacola. It's coming down in sheets here but not much wind. Looks like next we get to worry about water spouts. Wow seeing and experience is quite a trip! (Yes, old hippie too, Jerry) Member Since: September 9, 2005 Posts: 1 Comments: 159

92. BajaALemt 2:54 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Yes, they are. I'm watching that cell moving ne..looks like there's some rotation in that. We DO need the rain tho. I saw your post earlier...you guys are getting it a little harder than we are..but then, you're farther west.

93. NEwxguy 2:55 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
morning amy emt,I think you will see the great lakes and tennessee valley heat up this afternoon Member Since: September 6, 2007 Posts: 820 Comments: 13282

94. BajaALemt 2:58 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
I hear you, NE...definitely looks that way.

95. NEwxguy 3:01 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
a lot more storms moving in toward pensacola off the gulf Member Since: September 6, 2007 Posts: 820 Comments: 13282

96. tingandcsr 3:02 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
The storm coming into the Pacific Northwest was a named storm called Lingling. (Which sounds more like an anime character than a storm.)

97. BajaALemt 3:03 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
You can see the nw caribbean low really good, this morning Link

98. BajaALemt 3:04 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Or a panda? :)

99. BajaALemt 3:09 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
What are they saying about this for up in your neck of the woods, NE?

100. FLDART1 3:12 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Good morning everyone, looking good here in Ocala, FL for the moment anyway... Member Since: August 4, 2007 Posts: 0 Comments: 200

101. pcola 3:13 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
We have a little break in the rain here in pensacola but the clouds are clipping by very fast and there is barely a breeze in the tops of our pine trees. What's up with that? Member Since: September 9, 2005 Posts: 1 Comments: 159

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