Archive for April, 2007
Wednesday, April 25th, 2007
All:
Current location: Lakewood, CO
Yesterday, we intercepted three weak tornadoes created by the same
circulation east of Great Bend, Kansas.
Had one successful deployment with one HITPR data probe within the
ground circulation of a very weak tornado about 3 miles south of
Sterling when it crossed highway 14. Also collected excellent very
close video (~75 ...
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Tuesday, April 24th, 2007
All:
Current location: Pratt, KS
Yesterday, we intercepted one tornado 1 mile west of Protection, KS, while another cone-shaped tornado appeared to be on the ground further to the northeast.
No deployment attempts were made, as we were out of position.
Not bad for our first day out.
Today appears to be a ...
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Monday, April 23rd, 2007
TWISTEX fielding status: April 23, 2007:
All:
Although our preparations are not finished, we are assembling a skeletal crew to head out by mid day today. Model forecasts are showing a very potent system moving through the central/southern plains, with tornadoes possible today and tomorrow. Due to work schedules, departure time ...
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