Severe Weather Alert For Tonight 1/22/12 USA!

Just hoping that anyone in the path of this storm has a safe secure place to go,keeping a radio or tv on to see where this is going on.

The warnings still in effect are south west of memphis south of i40

reply to post by TrueAmerican


thanks for starting this guys don't have long just on a quick break at work, i'm glad y'all have gotten the word out there!!! hope everyone is staying safe and don't forget to put shoes on when taking cover you don't want to walking around in debris with barefeet!!

I saw your thread title and overlooked it several times thinking "nah, probably up north."
Finally decided to click and it's right on my doorstep

Nothing bad here though. East alabama

Originally posted by RN311
reply to post by TrueAmerican

 

thanks for starting this guys don't have long just on a quick break at work, i'm glad y'all have gotten the word out there!!! hope everyone is staying safe and don't forget to put shoes on when taking cover you don't want to walking around in debris with barefeet!!

No,thank you RN311.
I was aware of it,but you brought up the importance of it and warning people.
Thank you.
I just posted it as an request,but you deserve the credit.

Strong wind shear in storm south west of big creek corner 70mph

0126 4 NE FORDYCE CLEVELAND AR 3386 9236 2 HOUSES DAMAGAED ON HIGHWAY 8 NORTHEAST OF FORDYCE. NO INJURIES REPORTED AT THIS TIME. (LZK)

0140 5 W COY LONOKE AR 3454 9196 AMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR REPORTED A BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWWN 5 MILES WEST OF COY (LZK)

0159 2 N SLOVAK PRAIRIE AR 3468 9158 AMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR REPORTS A TORNADO ON THE GROUND 2 MILES NORTH OF SLOVAK. (LZK)

0233 4 NW DE WITT ARKANSAS AR 3433 9139 TORNADO REPORTED ON THE GROUND BY STORM CHASERS 4 MILES NORTHWEST OF DE WITT. (LZK)

0236 4 NW DE WITT ARKANSAS AR 3433 9139 TORNADO REPORTED ON THE GROUND BY STORM CHASERS 4 MILES NORTHWEST OF DE WITT. (LZK)

0238 1 W BURKS ARKANSAS AR 3430 9142 TORNADO REPORTED ON THE GROUND 1 MILE WEST OF BURKS. (LZK)

Reports

It's gotten stronger and seems to be moving more north than what's projected in the OP

Severe thunderstorms in January In ohio

Circulation about to enter Lee county Ar. looks as it will make a bee line to Memphis wind shear looks to be in the 70mph range]

At any rate ,here is the reason for it all.




The jet stream is dipping lower that usual and when it does,the cold air from the north collides with the warm,moist air coming up from the gulf.
This,my friends,doesn't usually happen until the spring.

Good-night, ya'll. Stay safe.

Gonna rest a while. With my gear at my feet (have my shoes on) & my flashlight by my side.

Thanks for the thread!

Just talked with someone on the phone in Bartlett, Tn. Their power was out.

Like I said earlier, the night here behind the front is crispy clear with the sky full of stars.

The only strange thing is the sky keeps lighting up like there is a massive fireworks display just over the horizon, no thunder.

Thanks for the warning, there goes my sleep for tonight.
Be safe out there.

Originally posted by herenow
Just talked with someone on the phone in Bartlett, Tn. Their power was out.

Like I said earlier, the night here behind the front is crispy clear with the sky full of stars.

The only strange thing is the sky keeps lighting up like there is a massive fireworks display just over the horizon, no thunder.

That would be lightening being reflected back from a distant storm.

reply to post by kdog1982


Yes, and that must be one heck of a storm, because its clear across the state from me now.

Originally posted by herenow
Just talked with someone on the phone in Bartlett, Tn. Their power was out.

Like I said earlier, the night here behind the front is crispy clear with the sky full of stars.

The only strange thing is the sky keeps lighting up like there is a massive fireworks display just over the horizon, no thunder.

Yep...Bartlet is 5 mins from me...news reporting that they are without power and have pea sized hail falling.

As for the inner city area of Memphis, the rain has subsided (for now), but electricity keeps blinking on and off.

Can't really tell if its going more eastward or more coming...

Originally posted by kdog1982
Thanks all!

Spread the word to those you know in the affected areas.

It will be hitting us about midnight tonight.

Just last week we got hit with 5 small,but still damaging tornadoes.

This is winter,not spring.

I'm starting get worried that this upcoming tornado season could be the worst we see yet!

I thought you were in South Carolina? I'm confused, could be wrong, is it heading here?

reply to post by ValentineWiggin


Sorry for the confusion.
I was born and raised in South Carolina,lived in Iowa from 13 till 19 years of age.
Moved back to SC for 8 years and currently live in Kentucky.

Depends on were you live.

For those in Shelby County (east of the mississippi), a new tornado warning has just been issued 2 mins ago...so the rain and lightning we got earlier was not even the new storms/tornados...those have not crossed the river yet

The good thing is these massive cells seem to be weakening as they move further east.

Lets just hope that keeps up, but there is still some dangerous looking cells still moving through.