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The Storm Report Weather Center

admin — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:30:01 +0000

(Kansas City, Missouri) – The Storm Report Weather Center operates around the clock to provide weather forecasts and severe weather coverage for radio stations. Pictured above is The Storm Report’s Meteorologist Brandon Ivey who is analyzing computer models.

Billings Montana Battered by Tornado

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 05:47:31 +0000

(Above – Courtesy of Billings Gazette) – A tornado tore through businesses, damaging a bar, casino, auto glass shop and ripped the roof off of a sports arena on Sunday.
Big pieces of metal were seen hanging from powerlines near the arena why insulation and debris were scattered for hundreds of yards.
The only injury was from someone who was hit in the head by a hailstone.
It has been nearly 52 years since Yellowstone County, Montana had a tornado of this magnitude.

Kansas City Rainbow

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:47:50 +0000

(Above) – Lee’s Summit, Mo – Severe weather rumbled through the Kansas City metro area on Wednesday, June 16th but left behind a rainbow as the storms exited. The storm system brought high winds and heavy rain to the area prompting flood warnings.

June 17th Minnesota Tornado Outbreak

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:37:58 +0000

(Above – Photo courtesy of KARE-TV) – Authorities say at least two people died after tornadoes tore across the northern plains on Thursday, June 17th. Two of the hardest hit towns in Minnesota were Wadena and Albert Lea.

More than 60 twisters touched down across North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and western Wisconsin.

Donations Accepted for Matt Hughes Fund

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 03:07:31 +0000

(Valley Center, Kansas) – The Storm Report Chase Team member and webmaster Matt Hughes passed away on May 26th. He was 30. A special memorial fund has been established to benefit Matt’s two sons, Hunter and Collin. Donations may be sent to the Matthew John Hughes Memorial Fund, c/o Intrust Bank, 142 North Ash, Valley Center, Kansas 67147.

Late Season Snowstorm

Matt Hughes — Wed, 12 May 2010 03:46:34 +0000

May 12h, 1982 – A late season snowstorm struck the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies. The storm produced 46 inches of snow at Coal Creek Canyon, located near Boulder. (David Ludlum)

Wednesday, May 12th

Matt Hughes — Wed, 12 May 2010 03:44:37 +0000

Severe Weather Outlook for Wednesday (NOAA)

Thunderstorms will be likely on Wednesday along a warm front extending from Missouri to Virginiaas well as along a cold front moving southeast from Kansas to Texas. Large hail and damaging winds will be possible along the cold front while tornadic storms may also evolve in Northern Missouri during the evening hours.

Severe Probabilities for Wednesday (NOAA)

Tuesday, May 11th

Matt Hughes — Tue, 11 May 2010 16:10:06 +0000

Severe Weather Outlook for Monday (NOAA)

A warm front will lift across Oklahoma throughout the day on Tuesday while a dryline will tighten across the western part of the state. Isolated storms will be possible along both boundaries during the evening hours. Any storms that do initiate will quickly come severe with large hail and tornadoes as the main threats. Overnight elevated thunderstorms are likely across Kansas and will pose a threat for large hail.

Hail Probabilities for Tuesday (NOAA)

1970 Lubbock Tornado

Matt Hughes — Tue, 11 May 2010 04:42:32 +0000

May 11th, 1970 – A very powerful tornado struck the city of Lubbock, TX, killing 26 persons, injuring more than 500 others, and causing 135 million dollars damage. It was the most destructive tornado of record up until that time, and came on the 17th anniversary of the twister which struck Waco TX killing 114 persons. A second tornado killed two others persons in Lubbock, and the two tornadoes damaged or destroyed nearly a quarter of the city. (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel)

Deadly Tornado Outbreak Hits the Central Plains

Matt Hughes — Tue, 11 May 2010 04:38:24 +0000

(Above) A wedge tornado near Medford, OK approaches the TIV team.

Nearly 4o tornadoes were reported on Monday across the Central Plains during the afternoon and evening hours. Multiple reports of homes and businesses being damaged or destroyed from South Central Kansas to Southern Oklahoma. A large tornado tore through the Oklahoma City metro area and claimed the lives of at least five people.

The TIV team intercepted four tornadoes, including a large wedge tornado north of Medford, OK. The other three tornados were east of Ponca City. Tuesday could be another active day across Western Oklahoma.