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[Seanspeed]

serious question: why are large cities never affected? do all the tall buildings mess with the wind enough that they can't form or be sustained?

Cities/downtown areas take up a pretty damn small percentage of the land.

 

[Seraphis Cain]

TWC has updated their TOR:CON index.

http://www.weather.com/news/tornado-torcon-index

South LA, South MS, and Central and South AL are all 8. This is the highest I've ever seen a TOR:CON.

 

[Teknoman]

Just been raining on and off, keep getting weather alerts interrupting the parade.


And apparently they arent going back to the parade because of tornado watch/warning. Raining pretty hard now.

 

[Lionel Mandrake]

Just rain and some occasional thunder so far in central Alabama.

 

[MrPink93485]

Houston has been pretty quiet so far...always have been an insomniac on Christmas eve...but this is just making me a little anxious.

We've had a little bit of a drizzle, but thats about it.

Getting some pretty decent rain/t-storms near Willowbrook mall, but it's nothing too bad so far. Still don't think we're in the clear though

 

[Seraphis Cain]

Just rain and some occasional thunder so far in central Alabama.

Yeah, Alabama won't get the worst of it until later on in the day.

 

[B.K.]

South LA, South MS, and Central and South AL are all 8. This is the highest I've ever seen a TOR:CON.

I believe back in the spring, they had it at 9 for a couple places.

 

[legacyzero]

Check out Tornado Glory if you haven't seen it. It was Reed and Joel's first documentary when they were both students at the University of Oklahoma and I was able to attend the premiere when I was in guerrilla film-making. It has some gnarly footage.

Hope you guys stay safe. I'm sure the snow we are expecting in Oklahoma is going to cause major issues albeit not as scary or immediately life threatening.

Love my boy Reed!

"WE GOT A BIG FUNNEL. BIIIIIIIG FUNNEL ON THE GROUUUUND."

I hope everybody in the south is OK.

 

[Seraphis Cain]

I believe back in the spring, they had it at 9 for a couple places.

Yeah, reading around I found out that Chattanooga, TN had a 10 a while back as well.

 

[Dead Prince]

just mild wind. but it's calm really. (Baton Rouge, LA)

no rain

 

[Spike Spiegel]

Welp I'm on my way to pick my grandfather up and drive over to some relatives' for a Christmas dinner. We should finish dessert just in time for the next round of storms to pass through. Wonderful: no way to make an early exit and the chance of being huddled in a closet with a bunch of people I barely know. Merry f@cking Christmas.

 

[cajunator]

Tornado warnings up around leesville and alexandria

 

[Seraphis Cain]

Tornado warnings up around leesville and alexandria

Yep, tornado on radar heading towards Tioga and Pineville (I was born in Pineville and still have family there).

Crap. Hope everyone's safe.

 

[Retro]

Tornado warnings up around leesville and alexandria

Stay safe, GAFSouth, hope it blows over soon.

 

[GruntOfAction]

I'm in Georgia, so we're supposed to get some stuff tomorrow and the night, good luck to you all in the area and please stay safe, you can replace gifts, you can't replace yourself, keep your loved ones safe!

 

[Seraphis Cain]

Tornado warning for Rapides Parish has been extended until 1:15 PM CST.

 

[cajunator]

http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/comp/ceus/flash-wv.html

 

[Seraphis Cain]

Okay, NOW shit has gotten real. NWS has issued a PDS (Particularly Dangerous Situation) tornado watch for south LA, south MS, and southwest AL until 8PM CST tonight. PDS means strong, long-lasting tornadoes that bear a great risk to life and property.

http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0695.html

 

[makingmusic476]

We seem to be in the clear here on the southshore. I haven't been paying attention to this at all because of work and parties.

I hope everything goes better than expected. =(

 

[cajunator]

This is gonna be rough.
Im pretty nervous.

 

[Seraphis Cain]

This is gonna be rough.
Im pretty nervous.

I'm a thousand miles away and I'M nervous. I can only imagine how you feel. =/

 

[Teknoman]

Guess it's safe to say the Houston area wont be getting anything. Its pretty sunny out now. Havent seen radar info for other areas yet.

 

[Ultratech]

Getting snow north of Dallas now.

Stuff's starting to stick too. Maybe I won't have to go in tomorrow...

 

[Seraphis Cain]

Guess it's safe to say the Houston area wont be getting anything. Its pretty sunny out now. Havent seen radar info for other areas yet.

There were two tornadoes reported in Houston earlier today, but yeah, the severe threat is pretty much over for Texas, save for the extreme eastern portion. It's mainly LA/MS/AL that's in danger now.

 

[cajunator]

Guess it's safe to say the Houston area wont be getting anything. Its pretty sunny out now. Havent seen radar info for other areas yet.

http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?product=NCR&rid=POE&loop=yes

 

[Teknoman]

There were two tornadoes reported in Houston earlier today, but yeah, the severe threat is pretty much over for Texas, save for the extreme eastern portion. It's mainly LA/MS/AL that's in danger now.

http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?product=NCR&rid=POE&loop=yes

Yeah seems like its going to get pretty bad out there in a little. Had no idea about the two tornadoes reported...did they actually touch down?

 

[Seraphis Cain]

A whole bunch of new tornado warnings have been issued in east Louisiana and west Mississippi.

 

[cajunator]

Yeah seems like its going to get pretty bad out there in a little. Had no idea about the two tornadoes reported...did they actually touch down?

Track reports here.
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/

 

[cajunator]

A whole bunch of new tornado warnings have been issued in east Louisiana and west Mississippi.

One for Laplace area near New Orleans

 

[fallagin]

I am terrified by tornados, thats why ill always try to keep to the west of america.

 

[Nevasleep]

Tornado warning for Rapides Parish has been extended until 1:15 PM CST.

Track reports here.
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/

1930 UNK BALL RAPIDES LA 3142 9241 RAPIDES PARISH SHERIFF REPORTS 25-30 HOMES DAMAGED WITH NUMEROUS INJURIES. EMERGENCY PERSONNEL ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY REACHING VICTIMS DUE TO THE DAMAGE.

Not too good :/

 

[Seraphis Cain]

1930 UNK BALL RAPIDES LA 3142 9241 RAPIDES PARISH SHERIFF REPORTS 25-30 HOMES DAMAGED WITH NUMEROUS INJURIES. EMERGENCY PERSONNEL ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY REACHING VICTIMS DUE TO THE DAMAGE.

Not too good :/

Son of a fucking bitch, my sister lives in Ball.

 

[maquiladora]

Oh shit, a PDS with a High risk of EF2+.

:-/

 

[Seraphis Cain]

Can anyone help me out with finding some more details on what's going on in Rapides Parish, please?

NWS says it was just wind damage right now, but 26-30 homes damaged with numerous injuries? That has got to have been a tornado. Maybe once NWS sends a team out there (if they do) we'll find out more.

 

[Nevasleep]

Can anyone help me out with finding some more details on what's going on in Rapides Parish, please?

Shit dude, maybe try finding a local radio/tv station?

 

[Seraphis Cain]

Shit dude, maybe try finding a local radio/tv station?

I tried the local NBC/CBS affiliate, but they don't have anything up. Neither does the ABC affiliate. Gonna keep looking, though.

 

[cajunator]

Warnings for thibodeaux and hammond

 

[NihonTiger90]

Shit dude, maybe try finding a local radio/tv station?

Yeah, the local stations don't have anything up right now. I'm seeing nothing beyond that NWS report on Twitter, either.

EDIT: Closest station I can find online is WWL out of NO: http://www.wwltv.com/news/live-video

 

[Shizzlee]

The weather outside is ominous right now. Shits scary, man. I don't like thunder.

 

[cajunator]

The weather outside is ominous right now. Shits scary, man. I don't like thunder.

Where did you say you were again? Opelousas?

 

[Shizzlee]

Yes. It's really bad here.

 

[Ultima_5]

Good luck everyone. How common are basements where you guys are? I know some areas they're quite rare.

 

[cajunator]

Good luck everyone. How common are basements where you guys are? I know some areas they're quite rare.

No basements.

 

[Seraphis Cain]

Developing tornado spotted in Warren County, Florida. Didn't expect the bad stuff to hit Florida so soon.

 

[Spike Spiegel]

Good luck everyone. How common are basements where you guys are? I know some areas they're quite rare.

Basements aren't really an option in Louisiana, with the low lying areas that are subject to flooding.

 

[The Return of]

Tornado warnings up around leesville and alexandria

I have some family in Leesville, said it's pretty rough right now.

 

[Nevasleep]

TWC Breaking ‏@TWCBreaking
Update: Per Lt. Tommy Carnline of Rapides Parish S.O...several homes with trees on them, no reports of injuries. Cotile Lake, Tioga areas.

 

[Ultima_5]

No basements.

Basements aren't really an option in Louisiana, with the low lying areas that are subject to flooding.

Shit. Best of luck south GAF!

 

[Seraphis Cain]

TWC Breaking ‏@TWCBreaking
Update: Per Lt. Tommy Carnline of Rapides Parish S.O...several homes with trees on them, no reports of injuries. Cotile Lake, Tioga areas.

Tioga is a bit away from Ball, so that doesn't do much to ease my worries. Thanks, though.

 

[Omnicent]

My sisters left to beat out the storm 2 hours ago (they stay in New Orleans)
I'm in Lafayette and it's pretty dark outside. I have a friend up in Alexandria, so I'll probably give him a call.