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Offline Frodo

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Joplin Misouri
« on: May 22, 2011, 08:00:57 PM »
Just got pounded my a multiple vortex tornado, very bad damage. It is heading east through southern Mo. and Ar., and they have a debris ball on radar! That is a first for me, a debris ball on radar.

My son lives and works there but he was in Kansas City this weekend. Anyone in the path be aware of what is coming.  :salute
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Re: Joplin Misouri
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2011, 09:13:53 PM »
DOH  :(

Last round done a number here
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Re: Joplin Misouri
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2011, 09:30:36 PM »
Damn Frodo

Hope you are all OK
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Re: Joplin Misouri
« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2011, 11:01:57 PM »
 Looks like EF5 damage. Very bad deal there with 32 reported dead so far. Prayers to those affected.
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« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2011, 11:07:46 PM »
Wow I'm sorry to here this.  I wish for all to remain safe and that they are done with weather for tonight. :pray
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Re: Joplin Misouri
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2011, 12:02:22 AM »
Looks like a bad year of tornados.  Keep safe, Joplin.   :pray for all.
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Re: Joplin Misouri
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2011, 12:13:17 AM »
 :pray Prays going out, but I can't help but think things are going to get worse, This is only May, still have a long way to go. :uhoh
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Re: Joplin Misouri
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2011, 01:07:12 AM »
Was terrifying  here this afternoon, i was lucky to stop at Petro on I-44, west side of the town few miles out of tornado path.  






« Last Edit: May 23, 2011, 01:19:18 AM by ghi »
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« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2011, 02:16:05 AM »
Wow I've been in weather like the first picture a bunch.  Is that second picture before or after the tornado went through?
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Re: Joplin Misouri
« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2011, 07:44:23 AM »
Damn Ghi you must be living right, and nice pics.  There were reports of 20 tractor trailers blown off 44 and all the signs gone.


89 dead so far but it will go much higher I am afraid.


http://www.joplinglobe.com/local/x433426155/Widespread-damage-reported-after-tornado

http://www.ky3.com/

http://www.news-leader.com/
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Re: Joplin Misouri
« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2011, 08:35:53 AM »
Skies green/Yellow over Joplin again. Tornado watches.


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Re: Joplin Misouri
« Reply #11 on: May 23, 2011, 09:30:44 AM »
Quote from: ghi on May 23, 2011, 01:07:12 AM
Was terrifying  here this afternoon, i was lucky to stop at Petro on I-44, west side of the town few miles out of tornado path.  







Would you be offended if I set that first picture as my screen back ground?
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Re: Joplin Misouri
« Reply #12 on: May 23, 2011, 09:44:18 AM »
Ouch!  Multi-vortex means that a bunch of tornados hit all at once, right?

This question is a bit off topic, but why is the third picture red?  Is that because of the weather or the white balance on your camera?

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Re: Joplin Misouri
« Reply #13 on: May 23, 2011, 10:22:42 AM »
If anyone runs into HEELER in game, ask him to stop by here and let us know hes ok. Hes in Missouri, im just not sure which part.
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Re: Joplin Misouri
« Reply #14 on: May 23, 2011, 10:58:08 AM »
Quote from: Penguin on May 23, 2011, 09:44:18 AM
Ouch!  Multi-vortex means that a bunch of tornados hit all at once, right?

This question is a bit off topic, but why is the third picture red?  Is that because of the weather or the white balance on your camera?

-Penguin
A multi-vortex is a tornado made up of multiple smaller vorticies. These suction vorticies cause incredible damage and these are the most violent tornados and grow to mile wide monsters or even bigger.

This is the Joplin tornado as it develops. The guys filming are a bit too excited for my liking but footage is incredible. I can't believe how fast it forms and how big it gets in such a short time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rAos8n4Mew

another vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuU-nFuIZN4
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