http://blog.tornadotony.com Mindless ramblings somewhat related to something somewhere. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:12:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As severe weather season approaches (and is already off to an active start), I'd like to remind everyone that National Weather Service local offices around the country are offering free SKYWARN Spotter training classes. These classes are generally 2-3 hours in length and teach you more about storms and ... http://blog.tornadotony.com/generalities/nws-skywarn-spotter-training/ Although the title pretty much says all you need to know about this chase, here is an analysis anyway. I am not usually the one that writes here, but since I have the pictures and video, I will write it up. Tony will probably have to correct me ... http://blog.tornadotony.com/chasing/0331-chase-total-bust/ Tornado Threat Case Powerpoint http://blog.tornadotony.com/forecasts/making-the-case-for-a-warm-frontal-tornado-threat-on-monday/ Since last week's tantrum was never posted, this week will feature two seperate tantrums for your intellectual pleasure! Tantrum #1: Holier-Than-Art-Thouism in Reacting to Storms The bumping of a recent Eastern US Weather thread led to me this first tantrum. Eastern thread I am a storm chaser. Storm chasing is my principle ... http://blog.tornadotony.com/tonys-tantrum-of-the-week/tonys-tantrum-of-the-week-a-two-for-one-special/ Work crews removed the rubble of a man crushed by the collapse of a brick wall during the March 14th Atlanta tornado.  This marks the 70th direct tornado-related fatality of the year. Atlanta Journal-Constitution Article http://blog.tornadotony.com/severe-wx-news/first-fatality-from-atlanta-tornado/ "Spring Yields Tame To Tempest The long awaited spring will arrive none too soon. With it comes more tolerable temperatures and those flower sprouting showers you hear songs about. But the core of this season’s rain activity isn’t portrayed as gentle showers as much as in pounding thunderstorms. ... http://blog.tornadotony.com/nws-products/just-a-friendly-reminder-for-severe-weather-season-from-nws-chicago/ Red TVS on AE.  Mena ob is 64/61, and Hot Springs is 70/56.  The Oden and Sims areas need to take shelter immediately. http://blog.tornadotony.com/nowcasts/very-interesting-tor-in-ar/ I cannot emphasize this enough.  The rotation is incredible on this cell and has been very persistent.  It is in a favorable environment for intense tornadoes and is heading right for Kerrville.  TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY! http://blog.tornadotony.com/nowcasts/incredible-monster-supercell-heading-for-kerrville-tx-take-this-seriously-please/ I need not say anymore. Please, just pray. http://blog.tornadotony.com/nowcasts/please-pray-for-medina-tx/ I'm piping mad right now. The events of the past three days involving a strong tornado and the SEC basketball tournament have steam pumping out of my ears. By now, we've all seen the video of the tornado striking the Georgia Dome during the Alabama/Mississippi State game on ... http://blog.tornadotony.com/tonys-tantrum-of-the-week/tonys-tantrum-of-the-week-this-ones-gonna-be-good-folks-tornado-safety-in-large-public-venues/