Rick Smith, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the Norman, Oklahoma National Weather Service office is doing great things to help those that are struggling with Severe Weather Anxiety. In the clinical world, sometimes this is called Lilapsophobia. That is an abnormal fear of tornadoes or hurricanes. “There are different levels of severe storm anxiety,” Smith said. “You an have a… Read more →
Good morning, everyone! As of 9:03 am Here is a look at the forecast from the National Weather Service… Current Radar: 24-Hour rainfall totals: Current Temperatures: Today’s Highs: Tonight’s Lows: Today’s Rain Chances: Morning Dewpoint: Afternoon Dewpoint: Morning Wind: Afternoon Wind: Severe Weather Threat: Other Hazardous Weather Info: NWS Amarillo – Hazardous Weather Outlook Page
The SPC is concerned about a severe weather outbreak across parts of Kansas and Oklahoma this afternoon and evening. Here is the latest discusssion… Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0743 AM CDT Thu May 18 2017 Valid 181300Z – 191200Z …THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FROM PARTS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN KANSAS… Read more →
Interesting wording from the SPC. At the time of this Discussion a tornado was on the ground in this outlined area. Mesoscale Discussion 0736 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0456 PM CDT Tue May 16 2017 Areas affected…east-central TX Panhandle Concerning…Tornado Watch 220… Valid 162156Z – 162300Z The severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 220 continues. SUMMARY…The risk for… Read more →
The SPC is concerned about freezing rain for the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles as well as parts of Kansas. From the SPC: SUMMARY…The risk for freezing rain accompanying showers and thunderstorms will spread northward/northeastward through the day. DISCUSSION…While water vapor loops indicate the primary upper cyclone lagging well to the west of the region — i.e. centered off the Baja… Read more →
