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From MLBTR 12:15pm: Passan tweets that in the wake of a conference call with Manfred, MLB ownership groups are expecting not only the suspension of Spring Training games but also a delay to the start of the regular season.

Tornado Watch coming shortly - https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/md0169.html Mesoscale Discussion 0169 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1113 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2020 Areas affected...Southwest MO/MO Bootheel...Southern IL...Western KY...Northwest/Middle TN Concerning...Severe potential...Tornado Watch likely Valid 121613Z - 121815Z Probability of Watch Issuance...80 percent SUMMARY...Ongoing thunderstorms as well as the potential for more storms this afternoon and evening will likely necessitate Tornado Watch issuance within the next hour. DISCUSSION...Cluster of thunderstorm currently ongoing across the MO Bootheel eastward into far northwest TN/far western KY has shown a general strengthening trend over the past hour or so. This cluster appears to have been initiated by the low/mid jet streak extending from eastern OK into northern AR/southern MO. This jet streak is expected to continue eastward throughout the day, providing both mesoscale forcing for ascent as well as enhanced low-level vertical shear. The ongoing cluster is evidence that the ascent is enough to lift parcels to their LFCs and the rotation noted in these cells, particularly those over the MO Bootheel and far northwest TN, is evidence of the enhanced vertical shear. Expectation is for this cluster to continue northeastward/eastward. More eastward moving storms will maintain a closer proximity to the warm front extending across the region, resulting in access to greater low-level moisture and higher surface-based potential. Current surface analysis places the warm front from just south of the MO Bootheel east-northeastward to BNA. Primary threat with the elevated/more northeastward-progressing storms will be hail, but the more surface-based/eastward-progressing storms will also have the potential to produce damaging wind gusts and tornadoes. These threats will likely prompt watch issuance within the next hour. ..Mosier/Hart.. 03/12/2020 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...LMK...OHX...PAH...MEG...

And there goes the NHL season... suspended per sources - https://www.prohockeyrumors.com/2020/03/nhl-cancels-practices-will-issue-update-on-season-status.html

There goes ST looks like for baseball -- https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/03/mlb-suspends-spring-training-games-coronavirus.html

NCAAT cancellation incoming most likely... A10/SEC/Big Ten/AAC have all canceled conference tournaments

MLS/ATP have joined NBA in postponing season till further notice... NHL should follow shortly

DC has declared a SOE re coronavirus

NCAA tournament games in Ohio will be played with no fans per Governor https://sports.yahoo.com/ohio-governor-to-issue-ordering-barring-fans-from-ncaa-tournament-games-played-in-state-191741033.html

Good run for i81 corridor to BR... i95 naso much

@stormtracker can we boot both?

SPC has us mentioned in the 1730 DAY 2 OTLK for maybe some gusty winds tomorrow afternoon... no MRGL, just general FWIW

No, Wiz would post a 18z GFS 384 map if it showed severe weather in SNE... which we know is rare

Yay controlled burns https://mobile.twitter.com/ffxfirerescue/status/1236716590286147585

No snow this time on the 00z EURO... but next weekend is kinda chilly... mid 40s to low 50s for highs Even Monday is low 50s... Tuesday is a struggle to reach 60

Congrats on the win today... Penguins didn't come to play in the 1st period and it cost them

maybe so... but both 12z EPS and 12z CMC Ensembles are super tanking the EPO (-4 to -7) in the next 5-15 days

I like Bob's WDI better lol

Short Term Forecast National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 319 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020 VAZ053-505-506-062045- Fairfax-Eastern Loudoun-Western Loudoun- 319 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020 ...A HEAVY SHOWER WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN LOUDOUN AND NORTHWESTERN FAIRFAX COUNTIES... At 317 PM EST, a shower was located over Oatlands, or near Leesburg, moving southeast at 30 mph. Snow pellets, rain, wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph, and occasional lightning are possible with this heavy shower. Locations impacted include... Reston, Leesburg, South Riding, Herndon, Broadlands, Brambleton, Dulles International Airport, Ashburn, Sterling, Chantilly, Arcola, Oatlands, Belmont, Gleedsville, Sterling Park and Hughesville.

There is a rotation marker on Radarscope on it just SE of Purcellville

Maybe something to look forward to next week? From the Day 4-8 SPC OTLK:

lol Zibanejad beats Samsonov 5 times tonight

True, they did just come off a 6 game losing streak to teams they should have beat... but they are right in the thick of things with both teams

Yes. Keeps Caps within striking distance for Metro crown. Penguins 4 points back... win tomorrow brings my Penguins within 2 points. If that happens, all 3 teams have 16 games left to play and are all within 2 points of each other

Nice win tonight

Wilson must be tired fighting twice in the game tonight