Severe weather in Central Plains, Upper Midwest

[RL3AO]

Heads up for those in Missouri, Illinois, and even Southern Wisconsin and possibly Arkansas later today for severe weather.

First severe weather system of the year.

Tornado watches issued.



Current tornado warnings in Missouri, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

Take the warnings seriously.

[marmar]

1. It's mid-60s and raining in the Detroit metro area now.....in early January.

Cray-zee! :crazy:

[adadem]

11. I have my kitchen window open in West Michigan n/t

[Eurobabe]

2. Naders in January> Watch out! Take cover....

[RL3AO]

3. Tornadoes in January are common...

in Florida and the Deep South. Not in the Upper Midwest.

[Eurobabe]

9. I know, I grew up in Northern OH.

Warm weather in winter meant trouble. But it was rare back then.

[orleans]

4. weird shit weather -- that's for sure

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x2619545

[in_cog_ni_to]

5. It's 65 degrees here today. I think we have a severe thunderstorm watch and flood warnings today.

At least that's what I heard this morning. I haven't heard about any tornadoes though. Maybe I should turn on a local station.:) I'm in the middle of that red area on the map.:scared:

Just checked my local ABC station and there's a tornado WARNING for McHenry County, Illinois...if any DUers live there, take cover!

[RL3AO]

6. Best looking cell is currently in Moniteau County, MO

[Neecy]

7. odd weather, indeed

It's 65 degrees in Kansas City today. I have the house open and it's actually humid.

I did take advantage of our tornado weather yesterday to smoke a brisket, though.

[poisonivy]

15. If your goal was to offend

people with the picture you have in your sigline you were successful.

As a veteran of 7 years in the Marine Corps your mutilation of a symbol of honor and bravery of Marines on Iwo Jima is disgusting. I understand making a statement, I have no problem with making a statement, but, you went over the line here. I am sure there is some other image you can use to get the same message across without offending and dishonoring those that have served.

"The Marine Corps War Memorial stands as a symbol of this grateful Nation's esteem for the honored dead of the U.S. Marine Corps. While the statue depicts one of the most famous incidents of World War II, the memorial is dedicated to all Marines who have given their lives in the defense of the United States since 1775."

http://www.nps.gov/archive/gwmp/usmc.htm

[Neecy]

16. Here's what offends *me*....

...when our military is used to prop up multinational corporations with their blood and their sacrifice. Doesn't that offend you?

And my father served for many years as an Air Force officer, and the last thing I would do is dishonor those who serve. I honor them by insisting that they sacrifice for something more than Exxon/Mobile.

[poisonivy]

18. Nice dodge

your picture IS a dishonor to Marines who have fought and died for this country.

[poisonivy]

21. all I ask

is that you find a different image.

[Neecy]

26. no.

[Whisp]

43. no, Sir, No!

I think that is a powerful pic and order you to keep it!
:)

[Habibi]

19. Very few images

would be quite as pointed.

[poisonivy]

20. and very few

Images are also a National Monument honoring Marines. I take ANYTHING directed towards Marines as a personal insult, I earned the right to be this way with my own blood, sweat, and literally tears during 3 months of hell in Parris Island South Carolina and 7 years of honorable service afterwards.

[Habibi]

22. Then I suspect

you won't be around here long.

[poisonivy]

27. I dont think I am going anywhere

I will simply ignore the poster.

[karlrschneider]

36. Yeah, pick on somebody your own size.

If you can find a midget.

[LSK]

24. your blood, sweat, and literally tears are for a reason

To allow posters to post pictures that you do not like.

I guess they did not tell you what America is all about in boot camp.

Maybe you should re-read the bill of rights.

[poisonivy]

28. I know that

I also know that some people push it to the absolute limit, but hey thats ok. I will just use the ignore function. That way I wont see the picture. Just because somebody has the right to post material that is offensive to me doesnt mean that I have to view it.

[Habibi]

34. Correct.

And by the way, welcome to DU! :hi:

[poisonivy]

35. Thanks

I just get REAL touch about anything disrespectful towards the Marine Corps, just ask my wife LOL

I am usually pretty laid back UNLESS it has something to do with the Marine Corps. I have a USMC Jacket, trailer hitch cover, wallpaper for my desktop at work, throw blanket, throw pillow, you get the idea LOL.

[karlrschneider]

37. Do you have semper fi tattooed on your dick?

:eyes:

[Habibi]

38. Good grief, Karl. Totally unnecessary and rude.

[poisonivy]

39. no

my dick isnt that big LOL

[Habibi]

40. Heh.

:thumbsup:

[poisonivy]

42. My name isnt John Holmes

and my wife is satisfied and thats all that matters LOL

[karlrschneider]

8. I'm right on the south edge of that watch area....been out running errands wearing shorts and

t-shirt today (was yesterday too), it's 75 degrees. January 7. Absolutely bizarre. :eyes:

[RL3AO]

10. Reported tornado 11mi NW of Jefferson City, MO

Currently near Centertown, will be near/over Hartsburg and Ashland soon.

[RL3AO]

12. New TOR WW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
TORNADO WATCH NUMBER 3
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
405 PM CST MON JAN 7 2008

THE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A
TORNADO WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
PARTS OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI
PARTS OF NORTHEAST AND NORTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

EFFECTIVE THIS MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FROM 405 PM UNTIL
1000 PM CST.

TORNADOES...HAIL TO 2.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER...THUNDERSTORM WIND
GUSTS TO 70 MPH...AND DANGEROUS LIGHTNING ARE POSSIBLE IN THESE
AREAS.

THE TORNADO WATCH AREA IS APPROXIMATELY ALONG AND 110 STATUTE
MILES EAST AND WEST OF A LINE FROM 35 MILES NORTHWEST OF GROVE
OKLAHOMA TO 40 MILES WEST OF POTEAU OKLAHOMA. FOR A COMPLETE
DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE THE ASSOCIATED WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE
(WOUS64 KWNS WOU3).

REMEMBER...A TORNADO WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR
TORNADOES AND SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH
AREA. PERSONS IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR
THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS
AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 1...WW 2...

DISCUSSION...WITH APPROACH OF VIGOROUS TROUGH NOW OVER NM...LOW
LEVEL FLOW WILL BACK AND ENHANCE SHEAR AND SUPERCELL POTENTIAL THIS
EVENING ACROSS THE WATCH AREA. CURRENTLY THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING
ERN OK IN AXIS OF FAVORABLE DEEP LAYER SHEAR AND INSTABILITY WITH
POTENTIAL OF SUPERCELL AND TORNADOES IN THE NEAR TERM.

AVIATION...TORNADOES AND A FEW SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WITH HAIL
SURFACE AND ALOFT TO 2.5 INCHES. EXTREME TURBULENCE AND SURFACE
WIND GUSTS TO 60 KNOTS. A FEW CUMULONIMBI WITH MAXIMUM TOPS TO
500. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 24040.


...HALES

[lisainmilo]

13. Tornado WARNING 5 counties S of me, We are in a Tornado watch

Freaky weather for January.....warm 70's yesterday, warm today....high 60's


John Edwards: Global Warming
http://www.johnedwards.com/issues/energy/

[RL3AO]

14. "LAW ENFORCEMENT WERE TRACKING A LARGE AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TORNADO"

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MILWAUKEE/SULLIVAN WI
425 PM CST MON JAN 7 2008


...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CST FOR KENOSHA
AND EASTERN RACINE COUNTIES...

AT 422 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR AND STORM
SPOTTERS WERE TRACKING A TORNADO. THIS TORNADO WAS LOCATED NEAR
UNION GROVE...MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH.

5 HOMES WERE DAMAGED EARLIER BY THIS TORNADO IN WHEATLAND.

THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
KENOSHA AIRPORT BY 430 PM CST...
ELMWOOD PARK...STURTEVANT BY 435 PM CST...
DOWNTOWN RACINE...NORTH BAY...AND RACINE BATTEN AIRPORT BY 440 PM
CST...
6 MILES SOUTH OF WIND POINT BY 445 PM CST...

======================================================================

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MILWAUKEE/SULLIVAN WI
417 PM CST MON JAN 7 2008

AT 413 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR AND LAW
ENFORCEMENT WERE TRACKING A LARGE AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TORNADO.
THIS TORNADO WAS LOCATED NEAR WHEATLAND AND NORTH OF NEW
MUNSTER...MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH.

[RL3AO]

17. Collapsed houses in Kenosha County Wisconsin.

[LSK]

23. Tornados should not exist in Wisconsin in January

[RL3AO]

25. Most northern January tornadoes since 1967.

[RL3AO]

29. Possible tornado nearing Springfield, MO

[RL3AO]

30. If you are in or near Springfield, Missouri, TAKE COVER NOW!

[Critters2]

31. We're under a tornado watch.

I was at the grocery store, and some moran comes running in yelling "There's a tornado warning! There's a tornado warning!" I ignored him, because this town is really good at hitting the sirens when the NWS issues a warning. No sirens--no warning. Others were panicking, trying to figure out where to go. I paid for my groceries, and headed to the car. The radio said the severe thunderstorm warning had just expired. I wish people would get their info right before causing a panic.

[RL3AO]

32. One more kick for those in Springfield, MO

AT 555 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
TRACK A CONFIRMED TORNADO WEST OF REPUBLIC...OR TWO MILES NORTH OF
BILLINGS...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 45 MPH. ANYONE IN OR NEAR REPUBLIC
AND SPRINGFIELD SHOULD TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY.

[RL3AO]

33. Amazing radar image

[TrogL]

41. What direction is it going on.

If it keeps going due East, my mother's right in the path.