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Looks like something is trying to pop just South of us.

Its gonna be a fun night...outflow boundaries all over the place...

Good video!  Thats always cool to hear that the FAA and NWS is interested in your video - indeed a very rare catch on video!

I was out driving around in the storms last night from near Barry Road in N. KC, down to Oak Grove, MO then back to Lee's Summit, MO.  Insane in places with extremely heavy rain!  The lighting was also very cool to watch.

It will be interesting to see what happens with what is currently developing out there.

Pete

I haven't heard anyone talking about a cap today.  If there is one, it looks like it is breaking.

Kcwxguy, you sure that wasn't a gravity wave yesterday, the NWS seems to think we may have had one pass thru us today so maybe it was one last night?
Should see something similar to what we had yesterday.
CONVECTION FROM LAST NIGHT HAS PRODUCED AT LEAST ONE
OUTFLOW BOUNDARY ACROSS NORTHWESTERN MISSOURI. ANOTHER BOUNDARY
AND/OR GRAVITY WAVE MOVED THROUGH WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI/EAST CENTRAL
KANSAS SEVERAL HOURS AGO.

Another eciting night on tap.
FARTHER SOUTH...CONVECTIVE OUTFLOW HAS FORCED PRIMARY SFC BOUNDARY
  SOUTH TO THE NEB/KS BORDER.  A FEW THUNDERSTORMS ARE NOW DEVELOPING
  ALONG THIS WIND SHIFT AND WILL LIKELY CONTINUE TO EXPAND IN AREAL
  COVERAGE GIVEN THE EXTREME INSTABILITY.  AS MID LEVEL FLOW VEERS
  INTO THE NW AND STRENGTHENS TO AROUND 20KT THIS ACTIVITY COULD DRIFT
  TOWARD I-70 ACROSS PARTS OF NERN KS/NWRN MO.

It is a complete mess our there right now.  Mammatus, no..it was a boundary of sorts, not a gravity wave.  Ed showed the ones from earlier, and we are getting some now from the convection in Central MO.

I have no idea what is going on...boundaries are all over the place and I am baffled by the large amount of gravity waves today.  Something isn't right.

Wind directions and speeds are all over the board..this is very little consistency.  Not even sure how I would draw a surface map right now.

Weather Team

Last Night around 10:00pm. My Brother Got on here and Posted that there was a Tornado down on my Username. I was not home at the time. I want you guys to know that there was No tornado. I was not on at the time of 10:00pm because I was bowling. However, I did see the Storm form right over us and had alot of Lightning associated with this storm complex.

From now on, I will log out so that this problem doesnt become a Issue on this blog.

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If we see it again your user name will be deleted.

Jeremy

That severe t'storm warning in Linn County is the tiniest warning I've ever seen.

Yes, its quite crazy out there as far as all the little boundaries and Gravity waves. I think alot of it had to do with the convection east of us in Missouri that kept collapsing and regenerating throughout the morning and afternoon.  I guess that is what happens when you have intense heat and humidy and isolated cells develop in this environment. It doesn't take much to bubble up convection. I'm curious to see if the storms along the Neb/Kansas border hold together better tonight than last night.

Jeremy, A big kudos to you for turning the camera towards that storm last evening because you caught a microburst.  That is just a cool, cool video.  Has Gary seen it yet?  What are his comments?

New MD here:

http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/md1304.html

i was at my grandma`s going to burger king and the microburst hit!!!! it was so cool!!!!!!!!!!!!

The storms to the south seem to be forming on a line running NW to SE.

Burger King sounds good =)

I'm kind of wondering if those storms up north will accelerate to the SE...
If nothing else, they'll probably throw out an outflow... another outflow I should say.

I usually say no risk of spin-ups on one of these situations, but there are too many outflow boundaries!!!

you refer to "your" website. Can you provide a link? I can't find the videos.

How cool is that video being used to help train pilots and controllers about flight safety in these types of storms?  That's got to feel like a very successful day on the job!  Great work, Jeremy!

Seems storms want to be where we have the juicy CAPE...hungry little storms, aren't they?

I am at Lake of the Ozarks and we just "survived" quite a gust up here.  Sort of out of the blue.  Really seemed wierd not having NBC 41 on the air to stay updated.  If storms brew off of what came through here it will be a long nite!!!
Tree limbs everywhere, very heavy rain, vivid cloud to ground lightning, etc.  Wow.

Everyone be safe up there.  Sure seems to be quite the bow forming west of St. Joe.
Jeff

Well I am happy to report my weather radio is working, Severe Thunderstorm Watch here in Lawrence.

The watch covers all of eastern Kansas and Western missouri

McLouth KS dewpoint 76.6 and falling, temp 94.2 and falling, wind speed 5.5 WSW gusting to 8.5, barometer 29.92 falling

Being new at this weather thing it is good to know that even the more expierenced on here are having trouble trying to get a grip on things. I was trying to look at data and maps and all I did was get frustrated. This will be another day of watch and learn and at the very least drink a beverage....LOL..

can someone anonymously (i.e. jp) accidently release the higher res microburst vid link to us bloggers????  huh?  LOL  

I was wonderin g why it became cloudy outside, but the MD wasn't for us, wich Im surprised by. I hope it will storm and keep things cooler, I have a massive sunburn and our trees are starting to wilt, yes, TREES ARE WILTING! I have never seen that before. Plz holy father, bring rain to us all to nurish they Earth and comfort the beauties of nature.

Everybody Pray With me, that this is only true about the coolness, and not about Saturday:

THE EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THURSDAY.

ALTHOUGH THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AREA TONIGHT MAY ALLOW FOR SOME COOLING... THE TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO RECOVER ON THURSDAY WITH AFTERNOON READINGS AGAIN IN THE MIDDLE 90S AND HEAT INDICIES REACHING THE 105 TO 110 DEGREE RANGE. CONDITIONS WILL HAVE TO BE MONITORED GOING INTO THE WEEKEND... AND WITH THE POTENTIAL OF HOT WEATHER INTO SATURDAY... THE WARNING MAY HAVE TO BE EXTENDED. OF PARTICULAR CONCERNS WILL BE FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS ON SATURDAY... SO IT IS URGED THAT YOU MONITOR THE FORECASTS FOR THE LATEST UPDATES REGARDING THIS HEAT WAVE.

Juba, I take you don't live in Kansas city? The MD was for the entire viewing area and the Severe T-storm watch is for all of eastern Kansas and western Missouri.

Hello, I was wondering if there is any tornado threat, or micoroburst threat, with the storms that are moving twords the metro from the North West?

I know that microburst are almost impossible to predict but I was just wondering if I should be worried about these or not being in a trailer.

Thank you

This is so wacked.  The NE Linn county threw out an outflow, which fired up the current one in SW Johnson, which is now starting to throw out an outflow.

In the mean time, the convection in Central MO, keeps throwing outflows at us, and the most recent one is moving east and on the north end is near Sedalia moving ENE about 25-30 mph.

Then there is the elephant in the corner in NE KS heading down.  It has about 30 or so knots on the front end outflow at the head of the complex.

Then, you have the west end of the moisture axis from about Wichita NE to the complex in NE Kansas serving as a focal point evident by some cu forming.

And, you have the storms in SW MO shooting out outflows as well.

So...clear as mud, right?

Ummm ... yeah ... bye bye Kumke Weather ...

I thought that the comments went through a moderator before being posted.

Wow, seriously. Very childish.

CHIEFFAN07>>>> Just my opinion but the Tornado threat would be small. You are correct about the microburst situation it cannot be predicted as to the reason it was such a big deal that Jeremy caught one on tape. I wish I had better info to tell you...ED

I kind of like the outflows these storms have; they go out around in perfect circles pretty much.

What I don't like is when we have north moving storms to the south and south moving storms to the north.

I must say the anvil from that Miami county storm is pretty tight. I'm hoping for outflow, but I know that isn't happening!

I don't think I've ever seen so many outflows EVER! Gonna be interesting when all of this comes together!

KCWXGUY>>>> I am gald to see that you are having a hard time with all this I don't feel so stupid...LOL.... This setup would make a drunk quit drinking!!!

Looks like it could be a long night - but I love it! A little Spring Weather bonus in the midst of our African heat wave. Royals are on, 5 day weekend, pork tenderloin is on the grill and storms are coming - it doesn't get any better than this!

Thanks Sportsfreaked. I know that these situations are very complicated and almost impossible to predict, I was just wondering what other people thought.

Thanks again

Last night's storm total for Emma MO was .73". I was driving home on I-70 when the gust front came through; storms hit here about 5 minutes after we got back here. That delighted the dogs, since they were outside until then. Only a few twigs and small dead branches fell, so I doubt our winds gusted very high.

Walt Snyder

Looking at radar, I'm confident in predicting a 98.915% chance that my little area here in northeast KCMO misses everything.  The fact I put away the easy up my wife had in the backyard assures my prediction will be accurate.  Storms don't hit those who are prepared or interested in them!

Forgive my weather ignorance Scott, but what do you mean about outflows?  Is that where there is more potential for severe weather? For some reason, I thought outflows were caused from big thunderstorms in the area, that create "outflows" of thunderstorms behind them, but now I think I may have that wrong.

I have to say that the cloud formations growing while driving from Camdenton to Collins to Higgensville and then back home was magnificent. If I wasn't driving, I would have tried to get some shots in.

Oh well. Welcome storms and cooler weather.

Gust front coming through McLouth now.  42.6mph wind and rapid cooling now, 76.8 dewpoint 67.2.  A lot of very low hanging clouds and scud.  No rotation.  Sprinkles blowing in.  In Valley Falls they have 0.75" hail, massive cloud to ground lightening

Hard heavy rain now in McLouth.  Winds currently gusting to 48.9  Temp now 73.2, dewpoint 66.4, a lot of cloud to ground lightening, hail coming

Yep. My brother knows my accoutn. So Im done on this board.

Sorry Jermery And the staff.

Suddenly very dark and windy in Lawrence, no rain though, yet.

HOLY CRAP it is windy and POURING!!!!!

@ne ls - it's just a delay to prevent "flooding" or "spamming" of the board.

@kumke - change your password. Put it somewhere that he won't find it and tell your browser to not save the password. And even better yet, put a password on your computer login so your brother can't get in it.

3/4" of rain so far in McLouth and still raining.

Can't beat the NWS.  The gust front has come and gone and now they issue a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for SE Jefferson County until 7:30.  All because a severe cell is located over North Lawrence moving sounth, which is away from us.  Way to go NWS.

And another one bites the dust.

It has been pouring here in Olathe for the past 40 Mnutes Now.

I AM READY!!!!!! WOOO HOO!

North of La Cygne received .08 inches of rain in today's quick down pour. Wind was gusting pretty good when I got home, but it has since died down and is getting steamy again. Went from 94 degrees to a refreshing 72. Back up to 88 now. :(

Lots of lightning, thunder and rain, but nothing major here in Lawrence to this point.

I live by the Johnson County Executive Airport, or rather right bye it, Mammatus. ;-) We have some thunder and lightning with scary skies, angy clouds they are but Im in OP right now. The latin name for the clouds is "Angryes Cloudyes" Lots of llittle anvils outside before it got cloudy though.

looks like a gust front is intereacting with the cell in JOCO

Vicious lightning here in Tonganoxie.  I don't even want to look out the window.  Lots of close strikes and big booms.

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There were 2 lightning strikes that hit buildings in Tonganoxie a little bit ago.

Jeremy

It got quite windy here in Parkville. I got nervous enough to get away from the windows as I saw trees twisting and things flying across the backyard. Almost lost power but got lucky enough that it stayed on. Lots of rain but I think the worst has moved on as the winds have almost completely stopped. Kinda eerie. Something close by got struck by lightning....was told you could smell the electricity in the air.

Angry skies in Olathe. Wind Picking up and lightning flashing

Sky is practically black here at Mission.

Also. Report of Rotation Above the Great Mall in Olathe As a friend has told me

Looks like the thunderstorms are weakening in Lawrence.  NW Lawrence had  a strong gust front move through initially with lots of lightning to the east.  So far, only a couple of sprinkles.

The yacht club at Lake Perry was hit by lightening in the storm.  No damage to any watercraft or my sons home.

davidmcg-  your comment just made my day.  lol

how did I make your day?

It looks like its about midnight out here at state line and 124th...very very eerie

Here in McLouth we had very minor rotation, but only lasted a minute or so.  The wind was strong enough to pick up a feed bucket -- 25 gallon bucket -- that was half full of mulch and throw it 1000'.  Steady rain continues here.

Where is MissionKim I bet she is liking this

Wonder what will happen with the outflow from the storm over the city meeting the outflow from the SE heading NW.  Looks like they will meet near Harrisonville/Pleasant Hill.

Oh goodness.  i read that wrong!  I thought you meant the Yacht club bar in lawrence.  glad your sons home is ok!

Heavy lightning knocked our power down for a short bit. Ran on backup generators for about ten minutes.  Back up now.  Still black as pitch.  Raining very hard and high winds.

Lenexa: 79th & Lackman .75" in the last 30 minutes.
Jon

Nope not the Yacht Club Bar.  Looking back at my posts, that feedbucket of mulch that got blown away.  I forgot to say when I found it, it was upright and all the mulch was still in it.  It weighs about 75 pounds, crazy stuff the wind can do.

Holy thunderstorms Batman! It is really pouring here in Mission! A lot of loud thunder, too. Too bad I don't have a rain gauge.

@Turd Fergenson, I live out by the Great Mall.  I don't think your friend saw rotation -  to me it looked like a lot of turbulence on the leading edge of the squall line.

didn't mean squall line - meant to say leading edge of the line

Not something you see everyday...

Check out the meeting outflows.

http://tinyurl.com/mm6d25

Wow! Looking out my window towards P-Hill I can see some cumulus building pretty fast. =)

It sure is hot and humid south of Odessa. I have 90 degrees, and visibility is poor. Interesting to say the least

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Heavy rain is coming to an end. Just light to moderate rain is expected for the rest of the evening.

Jacob

@kcwxguy, what is the difference between an outflow and a gust front?  Are they one in the same?  Also re: micro bursts, would the resulting wind event that results from the air crashing into the ground be considered an outflow?

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An outflow and a gust front are pretty much the same thing. They are both wind gusts coming off the leading edge of a thunderstorm. They also bring some gusty winds and cooler air.

Jacob

I am out of the watch...

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The severe threat is pretty much over for tonight.

Jacob

It was a roll cloud, wich may apear as tornadic rotation, but is not.

Not the greatest forecasting in the world for the last several days (nights)

Lots of thunder and lightening and dark charcoal grey clouds. Oh joy, more rain. Once again putting up hay this year is hard. Yes we have the heat to cure, but the humidity and these stupid pop-up showers keep the ground wet.

KCWXGUY>>>> Have you seen where those outflows are turning into a line of storms now just south of the 435 loop. This has been one crazy night!!!

The NWS must have a bunch of interns working. The special weather statement for Linn County is blank. Grrr... Lots of errors from them the past couple of weeks.

My weather radio went off today for the Severe T-storm warning for Douglas county. I only have it programmed for Linn and Miami. Hmmmm....

Zazel - You must live near us....we barely got a drop of rain with these storms and if you look at the radar it seems like there is a wall right near us and the storms disappear before they get to us :(

dont supose anyone noticed the barns and trees that were downed lastnight just south of gardner. had a freight train sound to it and we got a mile of light destruction....didnt show up on radar till after it was over. it was inbetween gardner road and moonlight from 223 to 207 st just north of the lake. neighbors huge barn is now in his front yard and half way down to my place

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We hope everybody is ok.  If you have any photos of the damage go ahead and send them to Jeremy so we can put it on the air and or on the blog.

jnelson@nbcactionnews.com

Jacob

Break in the rain here near Smithville.  Picked up 1/8" of rain.  

William-
There's been a chance of rain in the forecast for this evening into the night for quite a while. Yesterday was a surprise, but tonight was not.

*My observations:
I personally have not experience even a sprinkle yet, but it looks like I may get a steady rain in a moment. Not expecting much more well east of KC!

The north end of the outflow boundary just moved through south of Odessa though, and we had about a 25-30mph gust. Impressive scud clouds!

As I look straight up from out the window, I do see some cumulus clouds going vertically still. I'm not worried about severe.

Just a great night to look outside and watch the clouds =)

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The rain showers will likely stay mostly on the Kansas side and extream western Missouri. Rain will come to an end from north to south over the next few hours.

Jacob

.89" so far two miles South of Reno. Still raining. Folks 7 miles NW of me claim they got over two inches.

My neighbor got his swather, hay-rake, and baler out of the barn today, and cut and baled 15 acres of brome hay. Every time he does that, a 20% chance of rain turns into a 100% chance of rain. Since it will be too wet to bale tomorrow - it won't rain.

I'll let you know the next time he gets near his hay equipment.

less than a tenth in st jo, temp down though

Who is Jacob that is posting???

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