MSU Storm Chase Class

Friday, April 10, 2009

CONFIRMED TORNADO

NWS storm survey confirms that a tornado was on the ground for about 3 minutes last night(8:20-23 pm), about 2 miles to the northwest of Nixa. The damage path was 1.64 miles long and 150 yards wide. The tornado crossed N. Gregg road, W. Tracker road and ended around highway 160. The tornado was rated an E-F0 with winds speeds estimated around 80 mph. Trees and fences are damaged and there is minor damage to more than a dozen homes.

FROST ADVISORY

ADVISORY EXPANDS SOUTHWESTWARD....
Skies clear, winds diminish and a colder air mass settles in tonight causing temperatures to dip into the 30s. A frost advisory goes into effect from 3-8am on Saturday, April 11. A frost advisory means that frost is possible. Sensitive outdoor plants may be harmed if left uncovered.

SOGGY EASTER FORECAST

An upper level system will bring heavy rain to the Ozarks on Easter, mainly during the afternoon and especially the evening hours. 1 to 1.5" of rain is possible at this time. We are not expecting severe weather with this system.