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Main Forums => The Roundtable => Topic started by: cassandra and sara's daddy on May 20, 2013, 05:22:40 PM
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heck of a storm hope y'all had safe spots and families are safe
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Still southwest of me but getting close. Tornado on the ground about 35 miles away tracking towards me
City of Moore was flattened by a mile wide F5.
Gonna be a long night.
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Tornado on the ground a little less than 20 miles due west tracking mostly east. that one might get too close for comfort. Latest radar shows it tracking a little to the north of me.
Could be a long night these storms are already having a big impact in my work area.
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Dodged the first bullet, tornadic cell tracked north of us.
Just getting started good.
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Moore, Oklahoma was hit very hard.
News videos are show entire neighborhoods wiped out, nothig left but piles of debris.
So far only 2-3 reported fatalities but recovery is just getting started.
http://www.newson6.com/story/22301266/massive-tornado-rips-across-moore-hits-elementary-school (http://www.newson6.com/story/22301266/massive-tornado-rips-across-moore-hits-elementary-school)
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Another circulation feature has popped up to the southwest. this one is on a direct track for my location but it is right now weaker than the last one.
Lots of rain right now and only moderate winds so far.
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Up north here a couple of hours. The earlier cell calmed down by the time it got here. Sitting on the edge of another one now that is rumbling pretty good but it is calm, too calm.
I hate seeing those pictures from OK. A good customer of mine lost a daughter in Joplin when that big one hit town.
jim
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I'm good , storm missed Lawton.
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Up north here a couple of hours. The earlier cell calmed down by the time it got here. Sitting on the edge of another one now that is rumbling pretty good but it is calm, too calm.
I hate seeing those pictures from OK. A good customer of mine lost a daughter in Joplin when that big one hit town.
jim
A woman I went to school with lost her son in the big Joplin tornado. He was working at a convenience store and he was the last one getting everyone else into the walk in cooler but didn't make it in himself.
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Seeing reports of another tornado on the ground in extreme NE Oklahoma, RADAR showing debris in the air. That one is in an area I cover for work. Sparsley populated, mostly rural area. No details yet, still in progress.
This was the same tornadic storm cell that tracked just north of my place earlier.
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Crossing into SW MO. now.
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some sad reports from one school. prayers for all
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some sad reports from one school. prayers for all
KFOR just reported up to 24 victims in the elementary school, gone from a rescue to recovery effort. :'(
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Tragic.
http://www.newson6.com/story/22301266/massive-tornado-kills-37-in-moore-hits-elementary-school (http://www.newson6.com/story/22301266/massive-tornado-kills-37-in-moore-hits-elementary-school)
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Well , i'm now on ALERT. ???
Could be going to Moore....... I will know in 72 hours or less.
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Death toll is up to 51 as of 1900 PDT. From the sound of things it's probably not done climbing.
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Storms split Tulsa to the north and south. Could be called up in the next 48 hours or so to go help.
Right now the reports about the deaths in the one school is that they drowned.
Right now listening to OKCPD scanner on the computer and the biggest issue is trying to get parents and children together.
http://tunein.com/radio/Oklahoma-City-Police-s147235/
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Death toll is up to 51 as of 1900 PDT. From the sound of things it's probably not done climbing.
If history is any example, I doubt we will know for sure for at least a couple of days.
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If history is any example, I doubt we will know for sure for at least a couple of days.
So very sad, tragically sad.
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Amazing video on CNN showing the total destruction and the massive size of the funnel clouds.
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Tulsa too?
Cripes. I'm supposed to be in Tulsa next week.
Could you guys switch off the twisters for a few days? I'll need an airport to land on and a hotel to stay in and an office building in which to interview.
So, if you could suspend the tornado festivities for a brief period, that would be awesome.
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Tulsa was missed this time around. Just "normal" storm damage there, so far.
What brings you to Tulsa.
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What brings you to Tulsa.
Job interview. Third level, face-to-face, on site. This is after a month+ of screening interviews, video Skype, online tests (3), and two technical interviews. Next step is in-person Spanish Inquisition.
Someone forgot to mention that there would be a SHTF weather exercise included.
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Latest radio report are saying 91 dead.
Moore was hit 14 years ago, May 4th, 1999, with an F5 that is the current record for size and strength for a tornado in Oklahoma.
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if i remember right that one holds the record for highest recorded wind speed at earth surface
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News now is saying 91, with 20 kids :(
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Ok, the death toll is now at 24 with 8 or 9 being children. Apparently some double counting was happening that jumped the number.
They are currently saying that they are 98% sure all are accounted for. Going to make sure that every structure is checked at least 3 times.
Job interview. Third level, face-to-face, on site. This is after a month+ of screening interviews, video Skype, online tests (3), and two technical interviews. Next step is in-person Spanish Inquisition.
Someone forgot to mention that there would be a SHTF weather exercise included.
What company and when you going to be here?
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sometimes them being wrong is good
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What company and when you going to be here?
Flying down Monday, arrive after 5pm. Interview(s) at VGT pretty much all day Tuesday. Fly back around 8pm Tues.
They're currently in growth mode. Given they're in casino gaming systems, I'll let you work out what that implies about the relationship between gambling (casino style) and the economy.
For those who are in that area and who are inclined to turn casual coffee into a mob scene, I will be happy to PM or email my cell number. I can't stay up late, 'cuz, y'know, INTERVIEW and all that, but a quick meet-n-greet is always welcome.
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Ok, the death toll is now at 24 with 8 or 9 being children. Apparently some double counting was happening that jumped the number.
They are currently saying that they are 98% sure all are accounted for. Going to make sure that every structure is checked at least 3 times.
I watched a segment where someone was going on about how they knew the addresses of the shelters (those are evidently registered with emergency services), but they were going through neighborhoods where, not only were the homes gone, but also the street signs, and they claimed they couldn't tell where the shelters were supposed to be.
And, if there were no nav aids, I suppose that would be the case, but I have to believe they have nav aids. Even with my puny consumer-level phone-based GPS, I can hit an address on a street with no signposting and no structures.
Yeah, I understand that it's easier when you have the buildings and the signs and the addresses painted on the homes and the curbs but, seriously? If search and rescue is your business, the possible absence of structures and landmarks in a tornado zone pretty much has to be anticipated as "normal" when following an F4 or F5.
All the same, I found the sight of razed structures pretty sobering.