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censusdata · 02-09-2009, 10:12 AM

It looks like there will be a moderate risk of severe storms tomorrow (Tue over Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma with tornadoes possible. A slight risk is likely from the Great Lakes to the Gulf on Wed

Here are the NWS storm predictions.
NOTE: these change every day, so today's 3 day forecast is tomorrows 2 day

Jammie · 02-09-2009, 07:06 PM

Wow, spring storms already???

Tennesseestorm · 02-09-2009, 11:01 PM

Yep - our local NWS is already forecasting potential severe weather here in northeastern Tennessee on Wednesday evening.

Oildog · 02-10-2009, 03:51 PM

Getting tornados and hail in OK...a little early for this.

case44 · 02-10-2009, 04:07 PM

Hey, guys, I just saw a clip on the news that Oklahoma City had a tornado touch the ground.

case44 · 02-10-2009, 04:12 PM

And that's not all: In North Texas, a tornado watch has been issued for that area until midnight CT. Forget what Punxsutawney Phil saw last week.

Looks like springtime is here early this time around.

susancruzs · 02-10-2009, 04:23 PM

This is early for tornado activity, right? Or have I been hibernating too much up here in NE Wisconsin and not paying attention??? Geeesh!!!!!!

dxiweodwo · 02-10-2009, 05:05 PM

Last year there was a tornado outbreak across the Upper South/Lower Midwest this time of year also.....around February 6th or so. This is what happens when the air is waaaaaaaaaay warmer and more humid than it's supposed to be in February......makes the atmosphere very unstable.

censusdata · 02-10-2009, 05:24 PM

Here is tonight's tornado outlook - again this is linked to NWS Day 1 so it will change at midnight to show Wed's forecast

Jammie · 02-10-2009, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by susancruzs

This is early for tornado activity, right? Or have I been hibernating too much up here in NE Wisconsin and not paying attention??? Geeesh!!!!!!

That's generally what I would've thought, too. But TWC was talking about it this morning and that area is actually BEHIND in tornado activity for this time of year. That really shocked me.

Unfortunately, they went on to say that there may be a catch-up on the numbers within the next two days.