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La Niña drawing to a close

Posted by: Dr. Jeff Masters, 3:39 PM GMT on February 27, 2012

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La Niña, the cooling of the equatorial Pacific waters off the coast of South America that has dramatically affected our weather for most of the past two years, is almost done. Sea surface temperatures (SSTs) over the tropical Eastern Pacific in the area 5°N - 5°S, 120°W - 170°W, also called the "Niña 3.4 region", have warmed rapidly over the past two weeks, and were 0.4°C below average on February 27. This is slightly warmer than the -0.5°C threshold to be considered La Niña conditions, and is the first time since early August that La Niña conditions have not been present. It is likely that SSTs will continue to warm during March and April, and NOAA's Climate Prediction Center is predicting that they will declare an official end to La Niña sometime between March and April. A moderate to strong La Niña began in the summer of 2010, weakened briefly during May - July 2011 to neutral status, then re-intensified to a borderline weak/moderate La Niña from August 2011 - January 2012.

Figure 1. Comparison of the sea surface temperature departure from average from January 4 and February 22, 2012, over the tropical Eastern Pacific. During January, a large region of the ocean was more than 0.5°C cooler than average, meaning a La Niña event was present. Beginning in mid-February, waters warmed rapidly from east to west along the Equator, signaling and end to the La Niña event. Image credit: NOAA.

The forecast: neutral or El Niño conditions by fall
The period March - May is the typical time of year that El Niño or La Niña events end, and it is common for the opposite phenomena to take hold by fall. Since 1950, there have been twelve La Niña events that ended during the first half of the year; during six of those years (50%), an El Niño event formed in time for the August - September - October peak of hurricane season. The official forecast from Columbia University's IRI and NOAA's Climate Prediction Center calls for a 31 - 32% chance of an El Niño event during the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season. El Niño conditions tend to suppress Atlantic hurricane activity by creating high levels of wind shear that tends to tear hurricanes apart. Given the relatively high chance of an El Niño event this fall, plus ocean temperatures over the tropical Atlantic that are cooler than we saw in 2011 and 2010, I doubt we'll see an Atlantic hurricane season as active as the ones in 2010 and 2011 (nineteen named storms both years, third busiest seasons on record.) The demise of La Niña also means that global temperatures should begin to approach record warm levels by the end of the year. The cool waters of a La Niña event keep global temperatures cooler than average.

Figure 2. Computer model forecasts of El Niño/La Niña made in mid-February 2012. The forecasts that go above the red line at +0.5°C denote El Niño conditions; -0.5°C to +0.5°C denote neutral conditions, and below -0.5°C denote La Niña conditions. Most of the computer models are predicting neutral or El Niño conditions during the fall peak of the Atlantic hurricane season. Image credit: Columbia University's IRI.

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Jeff Masters

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701. StormTracker2K 12:59 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Harveyville,KS. This looks like EF-3 damage atleast! I'm seeing photos on Accuweather of trees debarked! Member Since: October 26, 2011 Posts: 0 Comments: 2651

702. TropicalAnalystwx13 1:00 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Quoting StormTracker2K: Harveyville,KS. This looks like EF-3 damage atleast! Likely. Member Since: July 6, 2010 Posts: 89 Comments: 25315

703. Ameister12 1:01 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Quoting StormTracker2K: Harveyville,KS devasted by last nights tornado. FAIRWAY, KS (KCTV) - As the sun comes up Wednesday, emergency management crews will be out doing another search making sure everyone is accounted for after tornado struck Harveyville, KS. The small town near Topeka took a serious hit from the storms as 40 to 60 percent of structures were destroyed. Ten people were injured, two with life threatening injuries, as it believed 100 percent of the people are accounted for. Of those inured, including a man pulled from a collapsed home, were flown by medical helicopter to Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka. Most residents are believed to be staying with neighbors, friends and relatives. The town has a population of about 275. The town's only church was completely destroyed after the rare February storm struck at 9:03 p.m. Tuesday. First responders went door to door to confirm no one was missing or killed. Dozens of law enforcement officials are on the scene. Harveyville is about 40 miles south of Topeka in Wabaunsee County. Oh god. That's terrible. Several destructive tornadoes obviously occurred last night. Member Since: August 9, 2009 Posts: 9 Comments: 3518

704. jamesrainier 1:02 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KY 658 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN PADUCAH HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... SOUTHEASTERN MCLEAN COUNTY IN NORTHWEST KENTUCKY... NORTHERN MUHLENBERG COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY... * UNTIL 730 AM CST. * AT 654 AM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO. THIS DANGEROUS STORM WAS LOCATED 6 MILES NORTHWEST OF CENTRAL CITY...AND MOVING EAST AT 50 MPH. * LOCATIONS IN THE WARNED AREA INCLUDE... CENTRAL CITY. Member Since: June 1, 2010 Posts: 0 Comments: 69

705. Tropicsweatherpr 1:03 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Quoting WxGeekVA: GFS still showing that tropical entity at the end of the run.... Is over my head here,but being long range,it will not be anything to be of a concern in terms of developing. Member Since: April 29, 2009 Posts: 64 Comments: 8200

706. StormTracker2K 1:03 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Many deaths from last night night tornadoes. Looks as if Tornado Season 2012 is going off with a BANG! 6:05 a.m. CST: A tornado was reported by a state trooper near Newburgh, Ind. Widespread damage occurred throughout the city proper. Rescue teams are responding. 5:37 a.m. CST: A tornado confirmed by a trained spotter in Harrisburg, Ill., caused extensive damage in the southeastern part of town. There are reports about a few deaths, but this has not yet been confirmed. Search and rescue is still in progress. Nearby, power flashes were observed with a possible tornado on the ground in Metropolis, Ill. 5:32 a.m. CST: The Associated Press is reporting that the person who died in Buffalo, Mo., was a resident of a mobile home park. A local sheriff also says that 13 others were injured when the tornado passed through the same trailer park. In addition, the AP is reporting at least a dozen injuries in Branson, where rescuers were combing through homes trying to help people who are trapped. 5:03 a.m. CST: A possible tornado touched down north and west of Mounds, Ill. A cross arm ripped off of a railroad sign and was launched through the vehicle of a trained spotter. 4:50 a.m. CST: A possible tornado destroyed a barn and chicken farm, damaged a house, and caused damaged numerous trees and power lines. 4:10 a.m. CST: Structural damage was reported in Oak Ridge, Mo., from a possible tornado, which was confirmed on the ground by spotters near Grand Tower, Ill., a short time later. 3:35 a.m. CST: Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback has declared a state of emergency in the state in the wake of tornado damage. 2:37 a.m. CST: There are additional reports of major structural damage and building collapses in Branson, Mo. All firefighters in the town have been told to report as rescues are ongoing. 1:35 a.m. CST: A confirmed tornado has damaged multiple structures in the town of Branson, Mo., including a hotel, restaurant and gas station. 1:25 a.m. CST: KOLR-TV in Springfield, Mo., is reporting that at least one person is dead in the wake of a tornado in Buffalo, Mo. 12:35 a.m. CST: Laclede County, Mo., Emergency Management reported debris falling from the sky in Lebanon, possibly from a nearby tornado. 11:48 p.m. CST: AccuWeather Enterprise Solutions Meteorologist Cory Mottice relayed a report of blown out windows and a barn destroyed by a possible tornado in Arcola, Mo. 11:30 p.m. CST: The first photo of potential tornado damage in Harveyville, Kan Member Since: October 26, 2011 Posts: 0 Comments: 2651

707. StormTracker2K 1:06 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
GFS is wanting to stir up lots of tropical energy near FL in the long range. very interesting. Member Since: October 26, 2011 Posts: 0 Comments: 2651

708. StormTracker2K 1:09 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
OMG! Hydrus watchout buddy as it looks as if you are in for one hell of a day. MORNING SOUNDINGS AT LITTLE ROCK AND NASHVILLE SUGGEST THAT ONSET OF DAYTIME HEATING MAY SUPPORT REJUVENATION OF EXISTING SQLN STORMS IN KY AND NRN TN...AND POSSIBLY NEW DEVELOPMENT FARTHER SW ALONG AFOREMENTIONED OUTFLOW BOUNDARY/WIND SHIFT LINE ASSOCIATED WITH THE STORMS. SATELLITE DERIVED /GPS PW DATA...AND OBSERVED SFC DEWPOINTS... SUGGEST THAT DEEPLY MOIST LOW LVL ENVIRONMENT WILL BE PRESENT OVER THE TN VLY. COUPLED WITH STRONG TO INTENSE LOW TO MID LVL WIND FIELD...AND THE GRAZING INFLUENCE OF UPSTREAM VORT LOBE THIS AFTN...POTENTIAL WILL EXIST FOR A FAIRLY CONCENTRATED CORRIDOR OF SUPERCELLS FROM NRN MS ENEWD TO THE WRN SLOPES OF THE CNTRL/SRN APPALACHIANS. A FEW OF THESE STORMS MAY BECOME LONG-LIVED AND CAPABLE OF TORNADOES /ONE OR TWO OF WHICH COULD BE STRONG/...AND SWATHS OF DMGG WIND. THE STORMS SHOULD EVOLVE INTO A BROKEN QUASI-LINEAR MCS LATER THIS AFTN AND TNGT. PART OF THE THIS SYSTEM MAY MOVE/DEVELOP E TO VICINITY OF WARM FRONT IN SRN VA/NC...POSING AN OVERNIGHT SVR RISK /INCLUDING ISOLD TORNADOES/ IN THAT REGION. THE OTHER PART OF THE MCS MAY TEND TO BACK-BUILD AND/OR DEVELOP MORE SWD INTO NRN AL/GA...WITH A DIMINISHING THREAT FOR SVR WEATHER CONTINUING INTO EARLY THU. FINALLY...N OF THE OH VLY SQLN...APPROACH OF UPSTREAM VORT LOBE AND ASSOCIATED COLD FRONT MAY SUPPORT A FEW STORMS...POSSIBLY SVR...THIS AFTN/EARLY TNGT IN ERN IND AND OH/WRN PA. ..CORFIDI/DEAN.. 02/29/2012 Member Since: October 26, 2011 Posts: 0 Comments: 2651

711. StormTracker2K 1:13 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Newburgh,IN looks to be destroyed. WOW! TORNADO REPORTED BY STATE TROOPER NEAR THE COMMUNITY OF NEWBURGH. WIDESPREAD DAMAGE THROUGHOUT THE CITY PROPER. RESCUE TEAMS ARE RESPONDING Member Since: October 26, 2011 Posts: 0 Comments: 2651

712. StormTracker2K 1:15 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Tornado spotted in southern Indiana Updated: Wednesday, 29 Feb 2012, 8:11 AM EST Published : Wednesday, 29 Feb 2012, 7:49 AM EST NEWBURGH, Ind. (WISH) - Emergency crews were seeing homes with severe damage on the far southern edge of Indiana Wednesday morning, after a likely tornado touched down near Newburgh. Warrick County Sheriff’s Department officials say the tornado hit in the town east of Evansville around 6:10 a.m. local time, which is 7:10 a.m. in the Indianapolis metro area. Evansville is on central time. Initial reports indicate no one was seriously injured. Newburgh Fire Department officials said they were battling fires throughout the area Member Since: October 26, 2011 Posts: 0 Comments: 2651

713. GeorgiaStormz 1:18 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
New Day 1 Convective Outlook: Ouch!!!!. If only it was a little more south!!. Unfortunatly i will be away and unable to track these storms. Member Since: February 11, 2012 Posts: 0 Comments: 7163

714. jamesrainier 1:24 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY 820 AM EST WED FEB 29 2012 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOUISVILLE HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... NORTHWESTERN BULLITT COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY... NORTHERN HARDIN COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY... EASTERN MEADE COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY... SOUTHEASTERN HARRISON COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA... * UNTIL 845 AM EST... * AT 818 AM EST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO. THIS DANGEROUS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR ROCK HAVEN...MOVING EAST AT 55 MPH. * THIS TORNADIC STORM WILL ALSO IMPACT... SHEPHERDSVILLE... CUPIO AND STITES... BARRALLTON... GAP IN KNOB AND FOX CHASE... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... IN ADDITION TO THE TORNADO...WIDESPREAD DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 70 MPH ARE LIKELY. SEEK SHELTER NOW! Member Since: June 1, 2010 Posts: 0 Comments: 69

715. jamesrainier 1:25 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KY 720 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN PADUCAH HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... EAST CENTRAL HOPKINS COUNTY IN NORTHWEST KENTUCKY... SOUTHEASTERN MCLEAN COUNTY IN NORTHWEST KENTUCKY... NORTHWESTERN MUHLENBERG COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY... * UNTIL 745 AM CST. * AT 717 AM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO. THIS DANGEROUS STORM WAS LOCATED 7 MILES NORTHWEST OF GRAHAM...OR 8 MILES EAST OF MADISONVILLE...AND MOVING EAST AT 75 MPH. * LOCATIONS IN THE WARNED AREA INCLUDE... LIVERMORE...SACRAMENTO...BREMEN...SOUTH CARROLLTON AND ISLAND. Member Since: June 1, 2010 Posts: 0 Comments: 69

716. jamesrainier 1:27 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
SW of Cincinnati 824 am EST Wed Feb 29 2012 ...A Tornado Warning remains in effect until 830 am EST for northern Trimble and eastern Jefferson counties... At 822 am EST...Weather Service Doppler radar continued to indicate a severe thunderstorm with strong rotation. This dangerous storm was located near monitor...moving east at 80 mph. * This dangerous storm will also impact... mainly rural areas of eastern Jefferson and northern Trimble counties. Member Since: June 1, 2010 Posts: 0 Comments: 69

717. GeorgiaStormz 1:30 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Little bit of hook actin with this cell. Is anybody with GR2Anal on? Member Since: February 11, 2012 Posts: 0 Comments: 7163

718. washingtonian115 1:32 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
It's rainy and cloudy here this morning.that should also keep the temps dow into the upper 40's for today. Member Since: August 14, 2010 Posts: 5 Comments: 10655

719. hydrus 1:37 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Quoting GeorgiaStormz: New Day 1 Convective Outlook: Ouch!!!!. If only it was a little more south!!. Unfortunatly i will be away and unable to track these storms. Ya beat me. I was just going to post that graphic. I live right in the middle of the moderate risk. I hope for the best. We are still cleaning up here from past storms. Member Since: September 27, 2007 Posts: 1 Comments: 14303

720. jamesrainier 1:39 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY 734 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOUISVILLE HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... OHIO COUNTY IN NORTHWEST KENTUCKY... * UNTIL 800 AM CST... * AT 732 AM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO. THIS DANGEROUS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR SMALLHOUS...MOVING EAST AT 70 MPH. * THIS TORNADIC STORM WILL ALSO IMPACT... HARTFORD... MCHENRY AND SIMMONS... BEAVER DAM AND SANDEFUR CROSSING... HORSE BRANCH AND ROSINE... OLATON... Member Since: June 1, 2010 Posts: 0 Comments: 69

721. LargoFl 1:41 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Quoting jamesrainier: NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY 734 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOUISVILLE HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... OHIO COUNTY IN NORTHWEST KENTUCKY... * UNTIL 800 AM CST... * AT 732 AM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO. THIS DANGEROUS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR SMALLHOUS...MOVING EAST AT 70 MPH. * THIS TORNADIC STORM WILL ALSO IMPACT... HARTFORD... MCHENRY AND SIMMONS... BEAVER DAM AND SANDEFUR CROSSING... HORSE BRANCH AND ROSINE... OLATON... gee this surging cold front is a dangerous one, tornado's since early this morning as it marches across the country Member Since: August 6, 2011 Posts: 0 Comments: 22426

722. StormTracker2K 1:41 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Quoting hydrus: Ya beat me. I was just going to post that graphic. I live right in the middle of the moderate risk. I hope for the best. We are still cleaning up here from past storms. Maybe you should read post 708. I posted it just right after the map was updated. Stay safe man! Member Since: October 26, 2011 Posts: 0 Comments: 2651

723. jamesrainier 1:43 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY 740 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOUISVILLE HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... EASTERN OHIO COUNTY IN NORTHWEST KENTUCKY... NORTHERN BUTLER COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY... CENTRAL GRAYSON COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY... * UNTIL 815 AM CST... * AT 736 AM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO. THIS DANGEROUS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR BAIZETOWN...MOVING EAST AT 55 MPH. * THIS TORNADIC STORM WILL ALSO IMPACT... LEITCHFIELD... WINDY HILL AND HORSE BRANCH... ARNOLD AND WHITE RUN... NEAFUS AND DOGWALK... TILFORD AND DO STOP... Member Since: June 1, 2010 Posts: 0 Comments: 69

724. LargoFl 1:44 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Quoting StormTracker2K: Newburgh,IN looks to be destroyed. WOW! TORNADO REPORTED BY STATE TROOPER NEAR THE COMMUNITY OF NEWBURGH. WIDESPREAD DAMAGE THROUGHOUT THE CITY PROPER. RESCUE TEAMS ARE RESPONDING OMG prayers for those people suffering this morning, real bad storm this one is, tornados in how many states?..gee Member Since: August 6, 2011 Posts: 0 Comments: 22426

725. ILwthrfan 1:44 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
This is a very strong storm, I had 59 degrees F @ 6:00am CDT this morning before I left work. Warmest temperature of the year for us and it occurred before the sun rose. I pretty sure there were record high low's set this morning all across Illinois. It is starting to concern me the conditions that are going to present in the Spring across the Midwest and points south. Everyone remembers the ridiculous tornado season that occurred in last year's conditions. This was the Gulf then... Now this season we have vamped moisture levels in the Gulf versus last season on an order of about 1 degree C higher in all areas. Ample energy for any systems that get to tap into this Spring. Member Since: February 2, 2010 Posts: 0 Comments: 1029

726. StormTracker2K 1:44 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
I would watch these storms as tornado warnings could start coming out on these as well as there is some pretty good rotation in these storms. Member Since: October 26, 2011 Posts: 0 Comments: 2651

727. WDEmobmet 1:47 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Quoting GeorgiaStormz: Little bit of hook actin with this cell. Is anybody with GR2Anal on? Beaver dam look out... Member Since: February 3, 2010 Posts: 0 Comments: 598

728. jamesrainier 1:51 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY 749 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOUISVILLE HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... NORTHWESTERN GRAYSON COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY... * UNTIL 815 AM CST... * AT 746 AM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO. THIS DANGEROUS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR TOUSEY...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 55 MPH. * THIS TORNADIC STORM WILL ALSO IMPACT... SHORT CREEK... DUFF AND CONCORD... Member Since: June 1, 2010 Posts: 0 Comments: 69

729. WDEmobmet 1:58 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
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730. StormTracker2K 2:03 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Quoting WDEmobmet: Impressive! Looks like it's going to be a rough day across TN. This reminds me of the April 8th 2006 event in TN. It seemed that afternoon every storm in TN had a tornado warning on it. That event has hit NW GA hard as well. Member Since: October 26, 2011 Posts: 0 Comments: 2651

731. GeorgiaStormz 2:03 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
OUCH!!! HERE WE GO Member Since: February 11, 2012 Posts: 0 Comments: 7163

732. StormTracker2K 2:08 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Tornado likely on the ground here. Member Since: October 26, 2011 Posts: 0 Comments: 2651

733. jamesrainier 2:08 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Moving northeast at 125 mph? Tornado Warning 2012-02-29 09:07:23 EST until 2012-02-29 09:15:00 EST 806 am CST Wed Feb 29 2012 ...A Tornado Warning remains in effect until 815 am CST for northern Grayson County... At 804 am CST...strong rotation was reported. This dangerous storm was located 15 miles north of West Clifty...moving northeast at 125 mph. * This dangerous storm will also impact... mainly rural areas of northern Grayson County. Member Since: June 1, 2010 Posts: 0 Comments: 69

734. StormTracker2K 2:09 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
That tornado is heading straight for the town of Leitchfield, KY. Member Since: October 26, 2011 Posts: 0 Comments: 2651

735. StormTracker2K 2:10 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Quoting jamesrainier: Moving northeast at 125 mph? Tornado Warning 2012-02-29 09:07:23 EST until 2012-02-29 09:15:00 EST 806 am CST Wed Feb 29 2012 ...A Tornado Warning remains in effect until 815 am CST for northern Grayson County... At 804 am CST...strong rotation was reported. This dangerous storm was located 15 miles north of West Clifty...moving northeast at 125 mph. * This dangerous storm will also impact... mainly rural areas of northern Grayson County. Moving 125 mph! Yikes Member Since: October 26, 2011 Posts: 0 Comments: 2651

736. jamesrainier 2:11 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Statement as of 8:10 AM CST on February 29, 2012 The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a * Tornado Warning for... southern Grayson County in south central Kentucky... * until 830 am CST... * at 809 am CST... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado. This dangerous storm was located near Peth... moving east at 55 mph. * This tornadic storm will also impact... Shrewsbury... Grayson Springs and Peonia... Member Since: June 1, 2010 Posts: 0 Comments: 69

737. GeorgiaStormz 2:12 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Quoting StormTracker2K: 125 mph! Yikes What?? A weak storm moving that fast coulb be severe!! Member Since: February 11, 2012 Posts: 0 Comments: 7163

738. jamesrainier 2:15 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY 814 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOUISVILLE HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... CENTRAL GRAYSON COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY... * UNTIL 830 AM CST... * AT 809 AM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WITH VERY STRONG ROTATION CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO. THIS DANGEROUS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR CANEYVILLE...MOVING EAST AT 50 MPH. * THIS TORNADIC STORM WILL ALSO IMPACT... LEITCHFIELD... BLACK ROCK... CLARKSON... Member Since: June 1, 2010 Posts: 0 Comments: 69

739. GeorgiaStormz 2:16 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
This is like training tornadoes. Wish i was there Member Since: February 11, 2012 Posts: 0 Comments: 7163

740. AussieStorm 2:19 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Quoting StormTracker2K: That tornado is heading straight for the town of Leitchfield, KY. Click for full size image Member Since: September 30, 2007 Posts: 5 Comments: 13351

741. StormTracker2K 2:19 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Quoting GeorgiaStormz: This is like training tornadoes. Wish i was there That's likey a strong tornado on the ground heading right into Leitchfield, KY. That is something you never want to experience especially one moving that fast. Member Since: October 26, 2011 Posts: 0 Comments: 2651

742. StormTracker2K 2:22 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Boy it looks as if this warm winter is going to become a deadly spring full of Tornado Outbreaks. Upper 80's & low 90's the rest of the week here in Orlando. Unheard of this time of year especially for several days in a row. Member Since: October 26, 2011 Posts: 0 Comments: 2651

743. jamesrainier 2:23 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KY 819 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN PADUCAH HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... SOUTH CENTRAL CALDWELL COUNTY IN WESTERN KENTUCKY... CENTRAL CHRISTIAN COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY... NORTHEASTERN TRIGG COUNTY IN WESTERN KENTUCKY... * UNTIL 845 AM CST. * AT 815 AM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO. THIS DANGEROUS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR CADIZ...AND MOVING EAST AT 60 MPH. * LOCATIONS IN THE WARNED AREA INCLUDE... HOPKINSVILLE. Member Since: June 1, 2010 Posts: 0 Comments: 69

744. jamesrainier 2:24 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Tornado Warning 2012-02-29 09:24:01 EST until 2012-02-29 09:45:00 EST 822 am CST Wed Feb 29 2012 ...A Tornado Warning remains in effect for central Christian County in south central Kentucky...and south central Caldwell and northeastern Trigg counties in western Kentucky until 845 am CST... At 820 am CST...trained weather spotters reported a funnel cloud. This tornado was located 5 miles east of Cadiz...moving east at 60 mph. This storm will cross I-24 near Exit 65. Precautionary/preparedness actions... To repeat...a tornado is on the ground. Member Since: June 1, 2010 Posts: 0 Comments: 69

746. StormTracker2K 2:26 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Quoting AussieStorm: Click for full size image WOW! Member Since: October 26, 2011 Posts: 0 Comments: 2651

747. AussieStorm 2:30 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Quoting StormTracker2K: WOW! Click for larger image. Member Since: September 30, 2007 Posts: 5 Comments: 13351

748. jamesrainier 2:31 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY 825 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOUISVILLE HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... SOUTHWESTERN HARDIN COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY... EASTERN GRAYSON COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY... * UNTIL 845 AM CST/945 AM EST/... * AT 823 AM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WITH STRONG ROTATION CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO. A WALL CLOUD HAS BEEN REPORTED NEAR CANEYVILLE. THIS DANGEROUS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR LEITCHFIELD...MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH. * THIS TORNADIC STORM WILL ALSO IMPACT... LEITCHFIELD... GRAYSON SPRINGS AND CLARKSON... HORNTOWN AND FRAGRANT... LACON AND SPURRIER... WHITE MILLS AND WHITE MILLS JUNCTION... Member Since: June 1, 2010 Posts: 0 Comments: 69

749. jamesrainier 2:33 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Leitchfield is a city in and the county seat of Grayson County, Kentucky, United States.[1] The population was 6,139 at the 2000 census. Member Since: June 1, 2010 Posts: 0 Comments: 69

750. AussieStorm 2:36 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
TVS now gone from LEITCHFIELD Click for larger image Member Since: September 30, 2007 Posts: 5 Comments: 13351

751. jamesrainier 2:37 PM GMT on February 29, 2012
Harrisburg, IL: One person is dead as the search and rescue process continues in the southern Illinois town. The southeastern portion of the town reported major damage. According to local news station KFVS, 35 to 40 homes were destroyed and semi trucks were overturned. Power outages were also reported, and roads were blocked by debris. http://www.weather.com/outlook/weather-news/news/ articles/wed-storm-reports_2012-02-29 Member Since: June 1, 2010 Posts: 0 Comments: 69

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