Tornado Sirens Going Off

[SPKrazy]

Big rotating thunderstorm bearing down on Fort Smith, AR

rotation largely to east and south of here, but the storm is good sized.

I'm always amazed at how overly cautious they are here since the 1996 tornado when the sirens didn't go off (late at night) and a tornado hit and killed a few people and did a lot of damage.

Tornado damage is like nothing else. Twists everything around, leaves insulation sand blasted on everything.

Guess I'll disconnect from my power and run on battery.

It's getting dark so it's hard to see, but I'll keep my eyes open.

Missing the Bird Flu movie due to interruption by the weather.

[villager]

1. be well -- let us know how it goes...!

n/t

[ncrainbowgrrl]

2. Please be careful.

Take cover NOW. If you can, log back on later and let people know that you're ok!

[SPKrazy]

3. Watching the Radar

rotation is largely to the east and likely to miss the city proper

but I'm keeping my eyes and ears open.

Thanks

[MissMarple]

4. Run!...Hide!...Vote Republican!. Help is on the way!

Un huh. :eyes:

Seriously, I hope you stay safe. The bird flu movie will be around for a while. :hug:

[SPKrazy]

10. Never Vote Republican!

unless of course it is in a primary to try to get a goober to run against.

did that once, didn't work

[MissMarple]

31. Did it. Protected a progressive Republican, more than once.

It was the only way progressives could run in this district. Now we have a Dem, the progressive Republican paved the way. The Dem worked hard, lost once, won the second time. He's a great guy.

[ComerPerro]

5. Stay safe... and... wait... there's a Bird Flu movie? WTF?

[uppityperson]

17. they all die except the psuedo-scientist in league with the prezdint.

grusome deaths, growing feathers, cackling, dropping eggs and squawking. It ain't pretty, let me tell you.

[TallahasseeGrannie]

6. Be vigilant

and hang in there.

[flyingfysh]

7. My aunt lives in Fort Smith

I hope it misses her house.

[SPKrazy]

8. Yeah, I Think Unless She Lives On The Far South Side She'll Miss It

and it is at this point just rotation, albeit strong rotation, west of Ft. Smith

probably will head across the south part of town around 8:30.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

9. Take care

wish you were on the side of the mountain with us in Newton County Arkansas. Weather calm here.

[SPKrazy]

13. Hey, I Wish I Was Too

Sounds a lot nicer than here all the time.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

16. It is

No offense to Ft. Smith. :) I just don't care for towns that much. You have some nice hills down yonder, though. Like traveling US 71 up to Fayetteville from Texarkana after visiting kinfolk in the Lone Star State.

[babylonsister]

11. Missing the bird flu movie? Prolly not missing a thing. Stay safe! nt

[SPKrazy]

30. Yeah, I Wasn't Sure I Wanted To See It

because I think it is just a sweeps week terror tactic

I don't think it's a Bush conspiracy

I just think that the corporate media wants people to be afraid if it sells ads

If it sold ads to help people feel peaceful and happy, they'd do it

but fear sells better

what does that tell you about society ????

We secretly enjoy being scared. The adrenalin lets us know we're alive.

I'm just rambling now that the storm is past.

Also, the movie will air tomorrow after the news here. Oh boy a second chance

[HeeBGBz]

12. I'm to your northeast and watching closely

Be safe.

[uppityperson]

14. pretty picture on wunderground. Take care all.

[rurallib]

15. Something wierd in Iowa - blue skies and tornado sirens

then suddenly the sky got black. Near Iowa City which got nailed about a month ago.

[SPKrazy]

18. Lots Of Lightning, Continuous Thunder

but the good news is that the circulation is about a mile or two south of here, no confirmed touchdowns, still hunkering down,

[blonndee]

19. I feel you SPK. But you can't be too cautious with naders.

I've been watching them today--had a few warnings here in OK, but east of me. Oh how I know how you feel, though.

Best of luck to you SPK. I'll be sending you some good mojo.

[SPKrazy]

20. Amazing Video Of Wall Cloud

shot about 45 min or more ago, sunsetting no tornado, but well defined wall cloud with huge tower.

rain, wind, a little small hail, rotation on south side of town

[DemoTex]

21. Any pennant clouds? Vorticity in them?

Be careful. Remember that heavy rain can mask an approaching tornado.

Mac

[SPKrazy]

22. The Rotation has moved well to the south and east now

still raining like cats and dogs

sirens still going off

another storm coming behind it, but no tornadic signs with it that I can tell

long night of rain and probably more storms

[DemoTex]

24. OK. Still, the old RR crossing admonition works well here:

WATCH, LOOK, LISTEN

Bees careful.

[SPKrazy]

25. I'm With Ya Demotex

Thanks!

[DemoTex]

26. My bad .. it was STOP, LOOK, LISTEN on the RR signs.

Anyway, you got the gist.

Mac

[SPKrazy]

23. Some Reports Of Funnels when it Was Farther West

10 15 miles to the west there was still enough light to see, reports of funnel, possibly even momentary touchdown

[SPKrazy]

27. Stormin' Away Again, But No Tornadoes!

stayin' dry

[Broken_Hero]

28. I hear

that, i'm in SW Missouri, not far from Bentonville, we have been in tornado watch/warning since 4am this morning...most of the tornado's, are towing the stateline's of oklahoma/kansas, and leaking into Missouri, we also got cells coming up through NW Arkansas as well...

[SPKrazy]

29. Hopefully The Night Time Is Cooling The Atmosphere

enough that it will reduce the tornadic threat