Major tornado outbreak Sunday...the aftermath..

[simplykristi]

That cell is going to go near Nashville.

Kristi

[simplykristi]

WLAC radio is reporting 3 fatalities in Dyer County TN.

That is sad.

Kristi

[CrazyC83]

Yep, I heard that too. At least 1 was at a Jimmy Dean plant.

[wx247]

Cells should travel just south of the Nashville metro if my tracker is correct.

[tidesong]

Civil emergencies issued for areas in western Tennessee. Sounds like the damage out there is very bad.

[Matt-hurricanewatcher]

48 reports of tornadoes and up to 16 again for the 3 hours.

[conestogo_flood]

CIVIL EMERGENCY MESSAGE
RELAYED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN
900 PM CDT SUN APR 2 2006

THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE IN PEMISCOT COUNTY MISSOURI HAS
REQUESTED THAT NO PERSONS OTHER THAN LOCAL RESIDENTS ENTER THE CITY
OF CARUTHERSVILLE OVERNIGHT TONIGHT...DUE TO DAMAGE CAUSED BY A
TORNADO EARLIER THIS EVENING.

[CrazyC83]

That one had already been issued. We have exceeded 500 total storm reports. Definitely a bust from the SPC - they should have issued High Risk with PDS's.

[conestogo_flood]

Tornado warning issued for Bowling Green, Kentucky. Tornado will be near Bowling Green at 1035pm.

[cheezyWXguy]

what a night! has this beaten 3/12 yet?

[Gorky]

The tornado warned cell NE of memphis is being absorbed into the larger cell NW by the looks of it. That cell itself was already looking very good, but I have a feeling this cell is going to be another biggie... IT should have absolutely no problem maintaining it's intensity, even this late on.

It's also just started to show a TVS and a nice hook is forming. It's heading towards Jackson, Tennessee

[Extremeweatherguy]

50 tornado reports...509 total severe reports... (as of latest SPC update)

[Matt-hurricanewatcher]

Nope 3/12 had about 600 reports with 84 offical tornadoes. We got a long ways to go.

[tidesong]

Meteorologist on WLAC is thinking the cells might be trying to join together into a squall line.

Tornado watches have been extended until 4-5 AM.

[Matt-hurricanewatcher]

Meteorologist on WLAC is thinking the cells might be trying to join together into a squall line.

Tornado watches have been extended until 4-5 AM.

If they do this outbreak will end just like it did on the morning of the 13th of March.

[Extremeweatherguy]

what a night! has this beaten 3/12 yet?

No. 3/12 featured 140 tornado reports and 669 total severe reports. If the severe weather continues, however, then there may be a chance. Here is a comparison of tonight's outbreak (so far) and 3/12:


^^3/12^^


^^Today^^

**We are beating 3/12 in overall area though, and we are also beating 3/12 in the total number of wind reports**

[conestogo_flood]

What about southern Ontario? I don't own a weather radio, and I am about to go to bed. The Weather Network says possible severe storms over night in southwestern Ontario. What should I be aware of? Is anything headed this way?

[tidesong]

Reports from an official from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency state lots of damage in Western Tennessee. Some examples:

Dyer County - at least 8 fatalities

Gibson County - requested State emergency response

Fayette County - gas pumps blown over

[therock1811]

Reports from south of Florence in Richwood, KY indicate that the roof of a flea market (we believe the Richwood Flea Market) has been torn off according to WLW-AM radio of Cincinnati. Nothing of note that I've heard from the city yet. Morning will reveal the scope of any damage.

[therock1811]

Report from CVG Airport now indicates 76 mph wind gust at 10:51pm!