tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684151770662764217.post6928784731013632571..comments2024-01-10T00:25:29.819-06:00Comments on The Original Weather Blog: Midday Severe Weather UpdateUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684151770662764217.post-34560768714092618932011-06-20T15:39:23.319-05:002011-06-20T15:39:23.319-05:00Thanks so much Rob. I'll be watching closely,...Thanks so much Rob. I'll be watching closely, we might head out to the mall this evening to wait this one out, if it doesn't get too late before it arrives.The Planet Pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03742334196908870709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684151770662764217.post-71806468298742985272011-06-20T15:23:39.277-05:002011-06-20T15:23:39.277-05:00You are correct that, in general, isolated superce...You are correct that, in general, isolated supercell storms have higher tornado potential and less damaging wind potential - usually - but today the tables are turned a little bit. The temperature profile in the atmosphere is such that damaging "downburst" winds are possible with just about any storm that forms, regardless of configuration.<br /><br />I was mainly referring to the 'line vs. isolated to scattered' question mainly to determine whether the entire area would be impacted, or just isolated spots if the storms remain more individual in nature. That remains to be seen at this time. The computer models are starting to want to make this a solid line before it gets to Tulsa, but we'll have to see what happens over the next 2-3 hours.<br /><br />I would think the Tulsa area would be impacted (whether on a widespread or isolated basis) toward the 7 o'clock hour. Once the storms get going, they'll start moving at a pretty good clip, especially if its a line producing strong outflow winds.Rob Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06951148913701306704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684151770662764217.post-73471477532722834642011-06-20T14:52:23.525-05:002011-06-20T14:52:23.525-05:00Typically the isolated storms are the more tornadi...Typically the isolated storms are the more tornadic ones, correct? And a squall line has the high wind threat? We live in a new subdivision with only scrawny baby trees, so I don't worry too much about high wind as long as we're home and away from windows. Now if I had a giant oak looming in my backyard I might feel differently! Will these storms be slow movers? Just wondering if they'll get in the area before nightfall.<br /><br />Hoping and praying anything that forms stays rural!The Planet Pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03742334196908870709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684151770662764217.post-32133359324984395802011-06-20T14:43:33.946-05:002011-06-20T14:43:33.946-05:00Yes, at this point I think that's the main con...Yes, at this point I think that's the main concern. The winds could be particularly fierce if you end up being in the right (or wrong) place at the right (or wrong) time. Will be interesting to see if this thing "lines-out" to your West, or if the storms remain more isolated to scattered in nature. At least we'll be able to see things form to your West and move that way... shouldn't develop right over your head or anything like that the way it looks right now... <br /><br />Very large tornado on the ground right now just North of Hill City, KS - right exactly where I was a few weeks ago. Must have driven that road North-South 100 times that day... oh well... hopefully it stays out in the open, could get interesting though as it moves into southcentral Nebraska with some populated cities eventually in its path (assuming it stays on the ground that long - which it could).Rob Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06951148913701306704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684151770662764217.post-33523303056052556642011-06-20T14:29:09.669-05:002011-06-20T14:29:09.669-05:00Ugh, we had such a nice long break from the severe...Ugh, we had such a nice long break from the severe weather. :-(. So it's sounding like mostly wind and hail on the agenda for Tulsa tonight? I'm hopeful anyway...The Planet Pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03742334196908870709noreply@blogger.com