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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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401. TEXASYANKEE43 7:45 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
393. ihave27windows 2:35 PM CDT on October 18, 2007 It seems that this blog has been faster at reporting these storms today than the radio... I would imagine those in the line of fire, the panhandle of Florida, are hearing it on their radio before we see it here. Baja said her radio went quiet while Bone was reporting a pos. nado in her area

403. SirVivor 7:47 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Anybody see anything to be concerned about between Tally and FWB along the I10 corridor? I see lots of heavy rain and some t'strms, but not seeing anything tornadic to my eyes. Sis is in transit and I need to give her a heads up

404. ihave27windows 7:48 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
I understand TexYank, but we have to remember those at the NWS are degreed meteorologists. We here, are amatuers at best, aside from weatherguy03 (Bob). Err on the side of caution......keep your radio on. If you, or anyone else, are a meteorologist, I did not mean to exclude you. Member Since: July 19, 2005 Posts: 108 Comments: 14641

405. NEwxguy 7:48 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
things are really popping in the alabama/Miss border now.warnings popping up Member Since: September 6, 2007 Posts: 816 Comments: 13083

407. extreme236 7:50 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Also, RAMSDIS now has a floater on that caribbean blob Member Since: August 2, 2007 Posts: 19 Comments: 19234

408. pcola 7:51 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
House, Sorry about the pain but also good news. Missed your posting, glad to see you back. Now we just need Patrap back too!!!!!! Member Since: September 9, 2005 Posts: 1 Comments: 159

409. Miamiweather 7:51 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
The feature i am concerned about is the central carribean anybody wants to discuss there views

411. extreme236 7:53 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
409. Miamiweather 7:51 PM GMT on October 18, 2007 The feature i am concerned about is the central carribean anybody wants to discuss there views Well, its definatly a thing of interest. And I wouldnt be surprised to see a mention of it in the TWO...conditions are favorable for some development Member Since: August 2, 2007 Posts: 19 Comments: 19234

412. TEXASYANKEE43 7:54 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
404. ihave27windows 2:48 PM CDT on October 18, 2007 I understand TexYank, but we have to remember those at the NWS are degreed meteorologists. We here, are amatuers at best, aside from weatherguy03 (Bob). Err on the side of caution......keep your radio on. I agree about having a radio but Bone came on and blam, spotted 2 or three hooks in a matter of a very short time. Meanwhile nothing on the radios...

413. SirVivor 7:54 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Raining like a cow peeing on a flat rock north of Dothan now. Thunder in area. Weather related migraine creeping into my head. Dadgummit!

414. extreme236 7:54 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
STL, unfortunatly people call seasons a bust when majors dont hit the US...many people feel the US is more important than other countries for some reason. Member Since: August 2, 2007 Posts: 19 Comments: 19234

415. Bonedog 7:55 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
I agree listen to your radios most definatley. The blog may just give a heads up a minute or so before the radio. Member Since: July 14, 2005 Posts: 14 Comments: 7418

417. extreme236 7:56 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Seems to be fairly well organized on infrared imagery (90w) Member Since: August 2, 2007 Posts: 19 Comments: 19234

418. extreme236 7:57 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
416. tropicsdude 7:55 PM GMT on October 18, 2007 I am asking why the media put so much unnecessary hype though. The media made it look like this was going to be a very bad year and they said 17 storms but we have barely 13...The forecast was really hyped IMO... Well I still believe an other named storm or two could still form....nothing has changed IMO that wouldnt make this possible Member Since: August 2, 2007 Posts: 19 Comments: 19234

419. ihave27windows 7:57 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Perhaps the hook has to be present for a certain number of frames.....and, isn't the radar that we use here 6 minutes behind? It is not my intention to put anyone down....Just want all to be safe. Member Since: July 19, 2005 Posts: 108 Comments: 14641

422. SirVivor 7:58 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Tropicsdude...the climate and condtiions change as the season progresses. What looks to be a rough season can dissipate before the season is over with. Sometimes it gets busier, sometimes it slows down. We could have used more rain from tropical systems this year, but at the sme time, it ws a relief not to have any bad 'canes hit this neck of the woods.

423. Bonedog 7:58 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
you are correct 27 windows our frames are slightly behind. Member Since: July 14, 2005 Posts: 14 Comments: 7418

424. extreme236 7:59 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Also, I still believe there is still a good chance of another hurricane forming...wont speculate on any strength, as it depends on its formation location and enviroment Member Since: August 2, 2007 Posts: 19 Comments: 19234

427. Bonedog 8:00 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
SirVivor one second. I might be seeing something Member Since: July 14, 2005 Posts: 14 Comments: 7418

430. Bonedog 8:01 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
verfification please.... Hook echo forming on the northern side of the line coming through PCB? I am looking do east of a line from De Funiak Springs and a little NE of a line from PCB. does anyone else see this? Member Since: July 14, 2005 Posts: 14 Comments: 7418

431. TEXASYANKEE43 8:01 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
415. Bonedog 2:55 PM CDT on October 18, 2007 I agree listen to your radios most definatley. The blog may just give a heads up a minute or so before the radio. You did a heck of a job when you came on here today tho.... I don't know how you found all those so fast?????

432. nrtiwlnvragn 8:01 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED TORNADO WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL 258 PM CDT THU OCT 18 2007 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BIRMINGHAM HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... CENTRAL SUMTER COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL ALABAMA... THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON... * UNTIL 330 PM CDT * AT 256 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO 7 MILES SOUTH OF LIVINGSTON...OR NEAR YORK...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 20 MPH. * THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR... LIVINGSTON BY 310 PM CDT... BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED TORNADO WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI 354 PM EDT THU OCT 18 2007 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND RAPIDS HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... NORTHWESTERN CLARE COUNTY IN CENTRAL MICHIGAN NORTHEASTERN OSCEOLA COUNTY IN CENTRAL MICHIGAN * UNTIL 415 PM EDT * AT 351 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM PRODUCING A TORNADO. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED 4 MILES SOUTH OF MARION...OR ABOUT 12 MILES NORTHEAST OF EVART...AND MOVING NORTHEAST AT 20 MPH. * THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR... TEMPLE BY 400 PM EDT LEOTA BY 415 PM EDT Member Since: September 23, 2005 Posts: 11 Comments: 8922

433. Hhunter 8:01 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
miami...i think your right. that item in the central carribean looks interesting.. will have to do some more analysis. and for those who think the season is over. I am afraid it is not. keep watching... Member Since: August 19, 2007 Posts: 0 Comments: 2886

434. extreme236 8:02 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
NOAA made a good forecast for this year. They originally forecasted 13-17 named storms and we should very likely be in that range Member Since: August 2, 2007 Posts: 19 Comments: 19234

435. ihave27windows 8:02 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Nevertheless Boney, keep up the good work! Member Since: July 19, 2005 Posts: 108 Comments: 14641

436. Floodman 8:03 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
416. tropicsdude 2:55 PM CDT on October 18, 2007 I am asking why the media put so much unnecessary hype though. The media made it look like this was going to be a very bad year and they said 17 storms but we have barely 13...The forecast was really hyped IMO... That forecast came from Dr. Gray...to be honest, how can you fault someone for for missing a forecast about weather 3-4 months down the road? How can you fault the media for hyping when people go out and buy the most sensational stuff the media can print? It is what it is... Member Since: August 2, 2006 Posts: 10 Comments: 9919

437. aubiesgirl 8:03 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Bone did a great job

438. Bonedog 8:04 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Texas I dont look at the reflectivity radars I look at the storm relative velocity radars. Not the wunderground one but the NWS ones. I shut off the topography and the warning boxes and leave auto update on. This way I can see the structure inside the storms. Here is my current screen for northern florida Link Member Since: July 14, 2005 Posts: 14 Comments: 7418

439. Hhunter 8:05 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
folks, I believe the 2007 hurricane season is not over yet.... Member Since: August 19, 2007 Posts: 0 Comments: 2886

440. Floodman 8:06 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
I see it, Bone Member Since: August 2, 2006 Posts: 10 Comments: 9919

442. TampaSpin 8:06 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
wow what bad weather tornado showing up north of Panama City on radar.... Link Member Since: September 2, 2007 Posts: 175 Comments: 19747

443. extreme236 8:06 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
It would be foolish and premature to say the season is over yet, and I am glad no one is saying that on here right now. Hopefully everybody has found that in reality October isnt active and that this isnt 2005 Member Since: August 2, 2007 Posts: 19 Comments: 19234

445. extreme236 8:07 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Upper level shear is gradually decreasing off the southeast coast....as well as in the gomex right now Member Since: August 2, 2007 Posts: 19 Comments: 19234

446. SirVivor 8:08 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
Thanks...will call sis with heads up. Can't concentrate or see well when the buggers with the pickaxes get in my brain...darned migraines

447. NRAamy 8:08 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
How can you fault the media for hyping when people go out and buy the most sensational stuff the media can print? You mean like crotch shots of spoiled brats and bathing suit shots of saggy-bottomed pseudo-celebs? Member Since: January 24, 2007 Posts: 315 Comments: 31937

448. Bonedog 8:08 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
thanks flood. That hook is about to cross I-10 and appears to have some grey scale seperating it from the main line of storms. Keeping a close eye on it Member Since: July 14, 2005 Posts: 14 Comments: 7418

449. CosmicEvents 8:10 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
The hurricane season is over!!!!!.....on November 30. Member Since: August 3, 2005 Posts: 10 Comments: 5098

451. extreme236 8:10 PM GMT on October 18, 2007
I wonder if TD 01F will become a TS in the south pacific ocean...I know there is some shear in the area though that could limit further strengthening Member Since: August 2, 2007 Posts: 19 Comments: 19234

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