Today's lesson - Missouri Weather

[SW Missouri Dave]

brushrunner - I wish to this day that I had recorded the night sounds during those 3 consecutive ice storms. The countryside was dead quiet, much like after a heavy snowfall, except for the cracking and crash of ice laden branches all around the house. Every 30 to 45 seconds it sounded like a entire tree was crashing to the ground and by night #3, I would have bet money there wouldn't be a tree left standing in the morning. But each morning, there would be more felled trees, cedar tops snapped off, and huge limbs filling the yard - with plenty of trees bruised but still holding their own. It was an amazing back to back to back event, and one I hope to only experience once in this lifetime (although that is probably wishful thinking on my part). And I agree with you - the video did not do it justice.

Originally Posted by brushrunner

The '03 Tornado was in a line that came through had an F3 that took out Stockton ran 75 miles on the ground headed for our place.We was in a closet Praying.It killed two people just before it got to us,split into smaller ones,went around us,regrouped killed a Man just past us.

The '07 Ice Storm the video don't do it justice,we was up all night hearing trees falling and limbs.Couldn't even think about getting out for days.Didn't have no Electric for two weeks.Once we did get out didn't do no good if you didn't have cash because no Cash registers or ATM's worked,thats if you could find anything to buy,plus what you did find they jacked the price way up.

Surprised didn't see the Great Flood of '93 I was involved in evacuation on that.

Hey wait a few minutes it will change

brushrunner

[lifelongMOgal]

Originally Posted by SW Missouri Dave

Have to agree with moor. Watching thunderstorms on the horizon at night are my favorites. Some of the old timers call it 'heat lightning', but the constant flashing of lightning silhouetting the horizon, it's almost like a huge battle is happening far enough away you can't hear it, but you can see the flashes of explosions.

Not specific to Missouri but if the storm is not coming your way, you can drop your guard and enjoy the light show


YouTube - Heat lightning storm

Of course if you happen to be the poor people "under" that storm, it's a little less serene and a tad more nerve racking.



YouTube - Springfield, MO.

We had some awesome heat lightning shows this summer in N.-central MO. Old-timers? Ha, not hardly!

[Kurt]

Well, let's put it this way. I went through some nasty blizzards and 50 below zero in Minnesota so an ice storm and even big hail is something I could deal with. We used to pray the furnace did not go out because it was really life-threatening. I can at least have a wood-buring stove to keep warm in Missouri.

Now let's go to Florida where I am now. It is the peak of hurricane season and we dread it. Lost the roof of my house in 2004 Ivan. We went 4 weeks without electric and often could not get gas at the stations. Everyone was on edge and the National Guard with semi-automatics patrolled the streets and directed traffic and doled out meals for 3 weeks here in Pensacola. Next year was Katrina that disrupted life all along the Gulf Coast with thousands of refugees flooding in and taking all or gas as they had none back home.

Yeah, a tornado can be tough for those who get hit, but its damage is so much more limited than a hurricane. Worst part of hurricane season is the anxiety in the pit of your stomach during the peak season when you wonder just where those storms are going to go--and rush down to the gas station or the super market hoping its not too late to stock up.

Finally, the people in Florida are very vulnerable. Most are urban dwellers that really can't cope very well when the utilities are down. Many are older and have health problems that exacerbates things. Many live away from their families and have no immediate support system.

Missouri weather bad? Yes, it can be but it is of a more limited duration and usually not life threatening. I also love thunder storms.

Kurt.

[misplaced1]

Originally Posted by Kurt

Well, let's put it this way. I went through some nasty blizzards and 50 below zero in Minnesota so an ice storm and even big hail is something I could deal with. We used to pray the furnace did not go out because it was really life-threatening. I can at least have a wood-buring stove to keep warm in Missouri.

Now let's go to Florida where I am now. It is the peak of hurricane season and we dread it. Lost the roof of my house in 2004 Ivan. We went 4 weeks without electric and often could not get gas at the stations. Everyone was on edge and the National Guard with semi-automatics patrolled the streets and directed traffic and doled out meals for 3 weeks here in Pensacola. Next year was Katrina that disrupted life all along the Gulf Coast with thousands of refugees flooding in and taking all or gas as they had none back home.

Yeah, a tornado can be tough for those who get hit, but its damage is so much more limited than a hurricane. Worst part of hurricane season is the anxiety in the pit of your stomach during the peak season when you wonder just where those storms are going to go--and rush down to the gas station or the super market hoping its not too late to stock up.

Finally, the people in Florida are very vulnerable. Most are urban dwellers that really can't cope very well when the utilities are down. Many are older and have health problems that exacerbates things. Many live away from their families and have no immediate support system.

Missouri weather bad? Yes, it can be but it is of a more limited duration and usually not life threatening. I also love thunder storms.

Kurt.

Doesn't sound like much along the lines of Missouri weather should shock you huh? I love the thunder storms too and I have to remember that it's not so safe to go out in them but there's nothing much like the feel of a summer thunderstorm out in the rain. Still don't like Tornados. We lost a house to fire years ago and the feeling of seeing what used to be your "safe place" destroyed is pretty hard to take. I think that's why it bothers me so much. I don't like to know my safe place could be wiped out just like that. But as far as seeing a Tornado from afar, I think they are awesome and weather fascinates me.

[SW Missouri Dave]

This is funny because its so stupid. Listen to the cameraman's commentary.


YouTube - St.Louis Missouri Burns In Hell Says The Weather man

A Missourian stuck in California misses thunderstorms


YouTube - Thunderstorms

All I can say is "Wow!!"


YouTube - Missouri Skies

[lifelongMOgal]

Originally Posted by Kurt

Well, let's put it this way. I went through some nasty blizzards and 50 below zero in Minnesota so an ice storm and even big hail is something I could deal with. We used to pray the furnace did not go out because it was really life-threatening. I can at least have a wood-buring stove to keep warm in Missouri.

Now let's go to Florida where I am now. It is the peak of hurricane season and we dread it. Lost the roof of my house in 2004 Ivan. We went 4 weeks without electric and often could not get gas at the stations. Everyone was on edge and the National Guard with semi-automatics patrolled the streets and directed traffic and doled out meals for 3 weeks here in Pensacola. Next year was Katrina that disrupted life all along the Gulf Coast with thousands of refugees flooding in and taking all or gas as they had none back home.

Yeah, a tornado can be tough for those who get hit, but its damage is so much more limited than a hurricane. Worst part of hurricane season is the anxiety in the pit of your stomach during the peak season when you wonder just where those storms are going to go--and rush down to the gas station or the super market hoping its not too late to stock up.

Finally, the people in Florida are very vulnerable. Most are urban dwellers that really can't cope very well when the utilities are down. Many are older and have health problems that exacerbates things. Many live away from their families and have no immediate support system.

Missouri weather bad? Yes, it can be but it is of a more limited duration and usually not life threatening. I also love thunder storms.

Kurt.

When I read posts like this I wonder why more people in FL do not live in a better state of preparedness for hurricane season. Do they learn so little between Andrew, Ivan, and the ones that hit central FL so hard 3-4 yrs ago?

Not much to do for tornados other than have a plan and a weather radio. Ice storms take a bit more preparation. Multiple sources of heating and or cooking fuel, 2-3 wks food in the pantry, generator (LP/solar/gas), batteries & camping lamps, etc... .