I hope they are okay. It is a trying event to watch from far away. Not going to be ashamed to say that I had tears in my eyes watching the Birmingham tornado and texting and calling friends down there. One doesn't see radar images like that and not know what is going on. Thankfully so far all of my friends are okay - haven't heard from many and prob won't know more until the next day or two.
Our local NWS director said this was a sickening day for him. Sickening is what he called it and I would say that is a good word for it.
A few days ago many thought this might impact areas from St Louis to Nashville and south.
Once again the tornado ingredient maps caught it days and days in advance. Kept rising the numbers. I swear by that - seems to work well.
Our region is saying waters continue to rise. I can now see the backwaters here at my place in central Massac County - when I look out to the northwest. We assume that is the Ohio River. Water is actually over the road down from me - went over today.
From a meteorological point of view this has all been incredible - stunning - amazing - dramatic - saddening - and emotional. It takes a toll day after day after day.
I shudder to think what will happen if this pattern keeps up into May. Surely we are getting some of this out of the way early. I don't know. Some people think the next 2-4 weeks will be extremely busy. I don't know and haven't looked.
Seems like the last few weeks have been extreme.
Time for a break!
Hope everyone's families in the forum are okay. I know several have been trying to get in touch with friends and or family.
Well said Beau. It has been an incredible day. I too hope that everyones loved ones effected by tornado and flood waters are safe.
Historic Tornado Outbreak April 27, 2011
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Well said Beau. It has been an incredible day. I too hope that everyones loved ones effected by tornado and flood waters are safe.