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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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301. Orcasystems 6:34 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Sulligent Member Since: October 1, 2007 Posts: 77 Comments: 26077

302. Michfan 6:34 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
The hook echo Bone. Member Since: September 7, 2007 Posts: 0 Comments: 1550

303. aubiesgirl 6:34 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
lol me too michfan..base housing is loaded with sirens..lol

304. NEwxguy 6:35 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
I'm back people actually want me to work,so anything new on the radar? Member Since: September 6, 2007 Posts: 816 Comments: 13093

306. nrtiwlnvragn 6:35 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED TORNADO WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS 132 PM CDT THU OCT 18 2007 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN JACKSON HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... SOUTHEASTERN CLAY COUNTY IN NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI... THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF WEST POINT... NORTHERN LOWNDES COUNTY IN NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI... THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF COLUMBUS AFB... NORTHEASTERN OKTIBBEHA COUNTY IN NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI... * UNTIL 215 PM CDT * AT 132 PM CDT...THE PUBLIC REPORTED A TORNADO NEAR SESSUMS...OR ABOUT 6 MILES EAST OF STARKVILLE...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 25 MPH. * THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR... TIBBEE BY 140 PM CDT... WEST POINT BY 150 PM CDT... WAVERLY BY 155 PM CDT... COLUMBUS AFB AND KOLOLA SPRINGS BY 210 PM CDT... CALEDONIA BY 215 PM CDT... Member Since: September 23, 2005 Posts: 11 Comments: 8923

307. BajaALemt 6:35 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
That's lookin to go just west of me, Bone. Looks to be down at the west end right now

308. Bonedog 6:36 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
ok gotcha. Take the sticky note of that one. I am still seeing the bright red inside the dark red. Its wierd because its running parallel to the coast while the main storm volocity is going NE. That is the pixle I am watching west of Pcola Member Since: July 14, 2005 Posts: 14 Comments: 7418

309. BajaALemt 6:37 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Here locally, they're looking at the cell just north of Panama city..not at the west end (sorry)

310. nrtiwlnvragn 6:38 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED TORNADO WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL 129 PM CDT THU OCT 18 2007 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TALLAHASSEE HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... CENTRAL BAY COUNTY IN THE PANHANDLE OF FLORIDA... THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF LYNN HAVEN... * UNTIL 200 PM CDT * AT 125 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A DEVELOPING TORNADO 14 MILES SOUTHWEST OF LYNN HAVEN...OR ABOUT 12 MILES WEST OF PANAMA CITY...MOVING NORTHEAST TOWARD THE COAST AT 25 MPH. * THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR... 6 MILES NORTHWEST OF LYNN HAVEN BY 155 PM CDT... Member Since: September 23, 2005 Posts: 11 Comments: 8923

311. aubiesgirl 6:38 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Bone keep us posted onthat one...that could come my way...lol

312. Bonedog 6:39 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
now it has an S shape to it. Dark red comes to a point bright red pixle and now developing dark red in a comma shape behind it. Member Since: July 14, 2005 Posts: 14 Comments: 7418

313. BajaALemt 6:39 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Interesting. Local isnt looking at the same thing NWS is

314. atmoaggie 6:40 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
311. aubiesgirl 6:38 PM GMT on October 18, 2007 Bone keep us posted onthat one...that could come my way...lol Are you sure you want BD looking at anything in your neighboorhood? They seem to pop up as soon as he does. STAY AWAY from NOLA's northshore BD! ;) Member Since: August 16, 2007 Posts: 6 Comments: 12461

316. Bonedog 6:41 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
just updated. the S is filling in moving SE now parrele to the coast SW of a line drawn from De Funiak Springs south Member Since: July 14, 2005 Posts: 14 Comments: 7418

317. atmoaggie 6:41 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
141 PM CDT THU OCT 18 2007 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN JACKSON HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... NORTHERN KEMPER COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI... THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF PRESTON... SOUTHWESTERN NOXUBEE COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI... * UNTIL 230 PM CDT Member Since: August 16, 2007 Posts: 6 Comments: 12461

318. BajaALemt 6:42 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
sitting here laffin reading that

319. Bonedog 6:42 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
ok aggie :( Member Since: July 14, 2005 Posts: 14 Comments: 7418

320. BajaALemt 6:43 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Ok you guys...5 miles west of Panama City.....two waterspouts...spotted by officials.....moving NE

321. Bonedog 6:44 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
bright red pixles disapating turning all the same color but still has an S shape Member Since: July 14, 2005 Posts: 14 Comments: 7418

322. Bonedog 6:44 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
oops you said west my bad :( Member Since: July 14, 2005 Posts: 14 Comments: 7418

323. atmoaggie 6:46 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
I not really scared, though. Reminding myself that I am in the basement of a cold war-built ex-DOD building. 2 feet of cement between me and the dirt. Only place within 30 miles completely unscathed by Katrina...didn't even lose power. Member Since: August 16, 2007 Posts: 6 Comments: 12461

324. weatherboyfsu 6:48 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Anyone in the Panama City area on here? Member Since: July 17, 2005 Posts: 0 Comments: 1025

325. nrtiwlnvragn 6:49 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED TORNADO WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL 138 PM CDT THU OCT 18 2007 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BIRMINGHAM HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... MARION COUNTY IN NORTHWEST ALABAMA... * UNTIL 230 PM CDT * AT 134 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO NEAR GUIN...OR 9 MILES SOUTH OF HAMILTON...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 35 MPH. * THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR... PINEY GROVE BY 145 PM CDT... BRINN AND 8 MILES SOUTHEAST OF TESSNER BY 150 PM CDT... 6 MILES SOUTHEAST OF BEAR CREEK BY 155 PM CDT... Member Since: September 23, 2005 Posts: 11 Comments: 8923

326. BajaALemt 6:49 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
That's heading up to Back Bay

327. BajaALemt 6:50 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
yes, Weather......Panama City Beach here

328. aubiesgirl 6:50 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
314. atmoaggie 6:40 PM GMT on October 18, 2007 311. aubiesgirl 6:38 PM GMT on October 18, 2007 Bone keep us posted onthat one...that could come my way...lol Are you sure you want BD looking at anything in your neighboorhood? They seem to pop up as soon as he does. STAY AWAY from NOLA's northshore BD! ;) lol touche'

329. weatherboyfsu 6:51 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Is there anything on the ground there or is it a doppler indicated? Member Since: July 17, 2005 Posts: 0 Comments: 1025

330. atmoaggie 6:51 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
This isn't the end of it either. The western edge of the 40+ k foot cloud coverage hasn't moved very much at all since 9 am CDT. Continuing to build over the gulf and move ENE. Member Since: August 16, 2007 Posts: 6 Comments: 12461

331. atmoaggie 6:52 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
329. weatherboyfsu 6:51 PM GMT on October 18, 2007 Is there anything on the ground there or is it a doppler indicated? The only report I have seen lately with an actual spotting is near Starkville, MS. Member Since: August 16, 2007 Posts: 6 Comments: 12461

332. Bonedog 6:53 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
ok I am seeing a new hook forming. Just east of the S I am watching. Showing up on thye last frame or two of the loop. Looks to be heading east to ESE due south of De Funiak Springs over water right along the coast. No bright pixle yet but a hook nontheless Member Since: July 14, 2005 Posts: 14 Comments: 7418

333. aubiesgirl 6:53 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
weawther radio is pinging..sounds like round 2 is on it's way

335. BajaALemt 6:53 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
weather? Officials confirmed waterspout came ashore.....and we're getting another warning tone right now as we speak...more in a minute

336. aubiesgirl 6:54 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
squall line building. from destin to 45 nauticla miles south of dauphin island

337. nrtiwlnvragn 6:55 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED TORNADO WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL 151 PM CDT THU OCT 18 2007 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TALLAHASSEE HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... CENTRAL BAY COUNTY IN THE PANHANDLE OF FLORIDA... * UNTIL 215 PM CDT * AT 149 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A DEVELOPING TORNADO 6 MILES SOUTHWEST OF SAN CARLOS CHACATOS...OR ABOUT 7 MILES NORTHWEST OF LYNN HAVEN...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 25 MPH. * THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR... SAN CARLOS CHACATOS AND VICKSBURG BY 200 PM CDT... CRYSTAL LAKE BY 210 PM CDT... Member Since: September 23, 2005 Posts: 11 Comments: 8923

338. Bonedog 6:55 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
ok the old hook echo that the warning was issued for is over land and has a red pixle circle with green surround just onshore from the bay west of PC. That might be a funnel on the ground. Member Since: July 14, 2005 Posts: 14 Comments: 7418

339. atmoaggie 6:56 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Updated warning...waterspout coming ashore. 151 PM CDT THU OCT 18 2007 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TALLAHASSEE HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... CENTRAL BAY COUNTY IN THE PANHANDLE OF FLORIDA... * UNTIL 215 PM CDT * AT 149 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A DEVELOPING TORNADO 6 MILES SOUTHWEST OF SAN CARLOS CHACATOS...OR ABOUT 7 MILES NORTHWEST OF LYNN HAVEN...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 25 MPH. * THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR... SAN CARLOS CHACATOS AND VICKSBURG BY 200 PM CDT... CRYSTAL LAKE BY 210 PM CDT... THIS STORM HAS HAD A HISTORY OF PRODUCING A TORNADO. AT 135 PM CDT...BEACH PATROL AT PANAMA CITY BEACH REPORTED A WATERSPOUT MOVING ASHORE. THIS STORM CONTINUES TO SHOW STRONG ROTATION AND MAY PRODUCE A TORNADO AT ANY TIME. Member Since: August 16, 2007 Posts: 6 Comments: 12461

340. aubiesgirl 6:56 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
WEAR loves to refer back to accuweather..don't they?

341. BajaALemt 6:56 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
7 miles ne of Lynnhaven...that'd be yours Storm...North Bay

342. aubiesgirl 6:56 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
woohooo fall weather on the way...starting tommorow night!!!!

343. weatherboyfsu 6:57 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
There appears to be a rotating storm NE of panama city 25 miles..........two more coming in just west of panama beach........also a bow echo sliding up the line that is still out in the gulf kind of lining up for panama beach.....The next two hours are going to be nasty....... Member Since: July 17, 2005 Posts: 0 Comments: 1025

344. NEwxguy 6:59 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
wathching all the echos,as fast as one comes ashore,more are created right behind them,all I can say is stay alert down there. Member Since: September 6, 2007 Posts: 816 Comments: 13093

345. Bonedog 6:59 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
weatherboy thats the complex over the gulf I have been watching. It started as a regular storm line and has been slowly building to the current bow echo. Member Since: July 14, 2005 Posts: 14 Comments: 7418

346. BajaALemt 7:00 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
They just extended the warning to 2:15

347. Bonedog 7:05 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
ok I have a question what happens when a line of storms such as the currently forming Bow echo crashes into the line that has the tornado? Member Since: July 14, 2005 Posts: 14 Comments: 7418

348. nativeFLgal 7:05 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Trying to read and catch up here.....looks like friends and family in PC need to be on guard. btw.......wassup emt? guess who :)

350. 0741 7:07 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Tornado In Pensacola, FL on cnn now their showing damage

351. NEwxguy 7:09 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
whats the reason for this huge blowup over this area?Curious since it wasn't predicted Member Since: September 6, 2007 Posts: 816 Comments: 13093

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