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OCMs & Personalities / Re: Mike Bettes in Tornado Accident

« on: June 04, 2013, 07:30:05 PM »

Mike is now a survivor of a historic tornado.  The NWS has upgraded that tornado to EF-5 with measured mobile radar winds of 296 mph and a width of 2.6 miles at its widest point, which is a new record for US tornadoes.  The Norman, OK office published this graphic of the torando's path that I attached to this post, and I can unravel what happened to those storm chasers.  They all started south of where the tornado formed and thought they were safe, but it then intensified, widened, and suddenly moved southeastward to catch them.

Unfortunately, the turn later to the north as it reached its maximum intensity also trapped more storm chasers where the deaths of three of them occurred, which are the first known deaths of any storm chasers in recorded history.  This ought to be a huge wake-up call to everyone who dares to even try to chase a storm. Those who survived this historic tornado, including TWC's crew, should really think twice now.

Unbelievable. The death toll also rose to 18 from the tornado directly, making it the second deadliest tornado this year.

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General Weather Chat / Re: What's the weather in your area?

« on: June 02, 2013, 10:48:00 AM »

You might get some Tonight and tomorrow. Here the ocean usually kills whatever thunderstorms come by so I would NOT be at the shore if you like thunderstorms though an occasional popup may occur. In AC, 80 and sunny

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: June 02, 2013, 10:08:15 AM »

Today there has been a devestating loss in the storm chasing community. TWISTEX founder and chaser Tim Samaras, his son Paul,  and Carl Young were killed in the El Reno tornado Friday. I'm praying for the families during this difficult time. This  just shows you how dangerous  storm chasing can be at times but they died doing what they had loved.   

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General Discussion / Re: What is the last thing you bought?

« on: June 02, 2013, 02:42:36 AM »

Sunglasses from Sunglass World to replace the crappy, cheap ones i got from dollar tree eons ago. Also bought new sandals and a new polo shirt from Boscovs

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OCMs & Personalities / Re: Mike Bettes in Tornado Accident

« on: June 01, 2013, 07:15:45 PM »

There were tornado evacuees on the highways along with the chasers.  For some reason, some residents thought it was a good idea to run by road, like people do on the coast when a hurricane is coming.  This made things worse for the chasers, creating a traffic jam situation that doesn't normally occur in a storm.  In reality, a car is about one of the worst places to be in a tornado.

I was told that certain local media in OKC actually advised people to try to leave the town.  I do not know what they were thinking.  This is not a freaking hurricane!  This is a tornado!  When a tornado is threatening your area, you need to be underground or in a safe place, not trying to escape from it or outrun it.

Is that why so many people were on the road? That is just terrible, trying to outrun a tornado is NEVER a wise idea because you may know which direction the tornado is headed for.

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Everything Else TWC / Re: General TWC Discussion

« on: June 01, 2013, 12:28:50 PM »

On my directv guide weekend now still says "with meteorologists carl Parker and heather tesch"

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: June 01, 2013, 11:31:07 AM »

I can't agree with you more Matt. I can understand people being passionate about a certain path, then they realize their majors provide no practical training or skills for their degree and can't find a job. Since nowadays bachelors degrees are a dime a dozen, a degree alone is not enough. I don't get why people do useless majors like philosophy , art history, womens and gender studies, english etc and expect to be handed a job. IMO, trade schools may be just as Valuable as 4 Year colleges. that's not to say college is useless, it absolutely isn't but I just realized when I went to school how overcrowded it was and how all these people could actually be getting jobs down the line with their degree 

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Everything Else TWC / Re: General TWC Discussion

« on: May 31, 2013, 09:20:12 PM »

I agree, he really needs to stop interrupting him it's just downright rude and annoying. I would post on his FB page but I am not sure if my post would be enough to make him stop.

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OCMs & Personalities / Re: Mike Bettes in Tornado Accident

« on: May 31, 2013, 09:15:28 PM »

I heard about it. The tornado hunt car got destroyed as it was thrown 200 yards across the road. This could have easily been fatal but thank heavens they're safe.

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Local Forecast / Re: Create your own playlist

« on: May 31, 2013, 07:22:59 PM »

Weather Channel June 2013 Morning Test 1 - 5

Weather Channel June 2013 Morning Test 6 - 10

Weather Channel June 2013 Daytime Test 1 - 5

Weather Channel June 2013 Daytime Test 6 - 10

Weather Channel June 2013 Primetime Test 1 - 5

Weather Channel June 2013 Primetime Test 6 - 10

Weather Channel June 2013 Overnight Test 1 - 5

Weather Channel June 2013 Overnight Test 6 -10

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General Weather Chat / Re: What's the weather in your area?

« on: May 31, 2013, 07:38:45 AM »

75 degrees and boy does it feel like July already

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Hurricane Central / Re: Hurricane Central 2013

« on: May 31, 2013, 07:37:57 AM »

Also Irene caused mass panic Among those in the northeast and brought torrential downpours and flooding for days. While no Sandy, it was worse enough to be retired

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: May 29, 2013, 11:13:27 PM »

I find myself killing time on Google Maps and Google Street View a lot.    I take it in cycles, though.  Right now, I'm not going on it that much, but I can easily spend half a day on it if I'm in the right mood.

Yeah, it's kinda addicting. I like studying the area and other areas. I love viewing historical imagery and comparing it to today. Now that we have street view, it completes it all 

I do too, except I use Google Earth. Very interesting program..

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General Weather Chat / Re: What's the weather in your area?

« on: May 29, 2013, 03:36:35 PM »

88 sunny

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The Game Room / Re: Yes or No Question

« on: May 28, 2013, 06:52:33 PM »

Yes

Do you like Get Lucky by Daft pUnk?