**** Official Tornado Thread of 2008 ***** - Page 7

Stinger · 01-07-2008, 06:41 PM

Well here we are only 7 days into the New Year and Tornado sirens going off since 5:45 pm . I guess 2 twisters touched down in Monett. Kind of wild having the tornados this early. Everyone in the area be safe.

Guess we are in Warnings till 10:00 pm. Got to love the SW Missouri Weather.

MOhillbilly · 01-08-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cadmonkey

I gotta ask, because I am very curious about this.

I know you all live in Tornado Alley, but how often do you actually see/encounter tornados where you all live?

most of them super cells peter out if they come north cause of the elevation. even on the southside, but coming down the james river valley they can get a hell of a push.

ive seen one in 33 years. came down went right back up. wall clouds is another story.

ChiefsCountry · 01-08-2008, 11:26 AM

I've seen a few funnel clouds in 23 years. Used to chase them in high school like the smart kids we were. Got one that nailed Sedalia on video, chased that bastard from Clinton to Tipton coming back from a weekend in KC.

Stinger · 01-08-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MTG#10

Ive lived in Springfield all my life (28). Ive only actually seen a funnel cloud 3 times, and encountered one once. I have had several friends and family members in Battlefield and Republic (just outside of Springfield) that have lost their homes.

Yep, I live just east of Battlefield and and lately that town has been a Tornado magnet. Last year was pretty mild as far as strong or tornadic storms go. Year before that in the spring seemed like every other week we under some type of strong storm in the Spring.

As far a tornado touching down in the City in the last 15 years seen maybe 5-6 funnels although year before last one missed the house by half a mile. That was the one MTG#10 alluded to that hit Battlefield and went south of us.

Something you live with and adjust to when you live in this area. Still not as bad as it was when I lived in OK for 5 years. Loved to watch the storms roll in until they actually got you then hold on.

MOhillbilly · 01-08-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Stinger

Something you live with and adjust to when you live in this area. Still not as bad as it was when I lived in OK for 5 years. Loved to watch the storms roll in until they actually got you then hold on.

you people are crazy down there.

Stinger · 01-08-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

you people are crazy down there.

Actually it was very beautiful to watch a storm roll in on the plains. Could for miles and see it roll in and watch the lightning show. And unless you live in Skiatook, OK (talk about tornado magnet) .... When I lived in Bartlesville I swear Skiatook or Owasso seem to get hit every other week.

I wonder if this is still the case? Skip care to verify?

Kraus · 01-08-2008, 01:30 PM

Wow.... that was a heck of a night. I hated the wakeup call at 2:30 a.m. though.

cadmonkey · 01-08-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MTG#10

Ive lived in Springfield all my life (28). Ive only actually seen a funnel cloud 3 times, and encountered one once. I have had several friends and family members in Battlefield and Republic (just outside of Springfield) that have lost their homes.

Thats interesting. I only say that because I was watching that show "Storm Chasers" and they kinda make it look like there is a tornado here there and everywhere.

cadmonkey · 01-08-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

most of them super cells peter out if they come north cause of the elevation. even on the southside, but coming down the james river valley they can get a hell of a push.

ive seen one in 33 years. came down went right back up. wall clouds is another story.

Ok, thats another question. Do you guys and gals get these wall clouds a lot? I mean that alone looks like some scary sh*t, but very cool to see.

MTG#10 · 01-08-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cadmonkey

Thats interesting. I only say that because I was watching that show "Storm Chasers" and they kinda make it look like there is a tornado here there and everywhere.

They're probably exaggerating. Its not THAT common, not here anyways. Maybe in OK its like they say it is, I dont know. Wall clouds are very common during bad storms though.

**jjchieffan** · 01-08-2008, 05:15 PM

What a crazy night! I stay ed up until about 1:00, until I felt it was safe to go to bed. Around 2:00 my bro-in-law called to say he was getting flooded and asked for help. A normal 5 minute drive took us about 30 minutes to find a way around the flood waters. Fortunately, by then, the waters had started to recede. We went ahead and loaded up the 4 wheeler and Lawn tractor, shut off the breaker and gas, and he left for the night. The waters didn't get up again, and never actually got into the house, so all is well for our family. I heard of some wind damage to some barns, and I know of 2 cows that drowned and were pulled out today, but other than that, I think this area came out alright.

**luv** · 01-08-2008, 05:25 PM

Yesterday - Spring.
Today - Winter.

LiL stumppy · 01-08-2008, 05:33 PM

KTTS reported a tornado touched down them went back into the sky on the next road over in my sub division. We didn't see or hear anything, but then again, we were looking on the back porch, and it was on the other side. A few funnel clouds were reported on the road and sister sub division by us, but we didn't see anything. I'm on the city limit of Willard and Springfield.

01-07-2008, 06:41 PM
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LiL stumppy 62-21 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Casino cash: $9953684	KTTS reported a tornado touched down them went back into the sky on the next road over in my sub division. We didn't see or hear anything, but then again, we were looking on the back porch, and it was on the other side. A few funnel clouds were reported on the road and sister sub division by us, but we didn't see anything. I'm on the city limit of Willard and Springfield. __________________ I'm just cakn partna
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