https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/nstew-blog daily 0.75 2025-07-18 https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/nstew-blog/2025/7/17/testing-code-post monthly 0.5 2025-07-18 https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/nstew-blog/2025/2/23/this-year-looks-different-spring-2025-tornado-outlook monthly 0.5 2025-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/ce63b2c5-cc40-40dd-abdb-f0854296fe21/different.jpg NStew Blog - This year looks different - Spring 2025 Tornado Outlook - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/4ea61def-b6f0-429f-83fa-854ebcd0d605/enso.png NStew Blog - This year looks different - Spring 2025 Tornado Outlook - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/d8097b5f-6e83-4c06-a2e5-3319a93d0cfc/aalogs.png NStew Blog - This year looks different - Spring 2025 Tornado Outlook - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/52cc5ae2-df72-4398-9c1c-913cf7b1a2cc/pdo+pna.png NStew Blog - This year looks different - Spring 2025 Tornado Outlook - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/b948b6da-a2bb-4472-9022-c4a48693e04f/cpc.png NStew Blog - This year looks different - Spring 2025 Tornado Outlook - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1187c8a1-4e24-4757-b8e3-36dc12ee7e0a/ice.png NStew Blog - This year looks different - Spring 2025 Tornado Outlook - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/90d8ed91-5a50-4ccd-87e6-6c97f353e0e7/PTMPA000_gefsF168.png NStew Blog - This year looks different - Spring 2025 Tornado Outlook - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/f414ccf6-5cfb-4d90-b9ea-278e08ff9bc4/testing.png NStew Blog - This year looks different - Spring 2025 Tornado Outlook - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/fc922401-aab3-4209-a410-66a2e1db780f/cape.png NStew Blog - This year looks different - Spring 2025 Tornado Outlook - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/cfe55f0d-2cf4-4ec3-b416-eaacfad198a4/may.png NStew Blog - This year looks different - Spring 2025 Tornado Outlook - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/5b39b7ea-1b13-41b5-a1d0-7cf7591b0b40/normalized.png NStew Blog - This year looks different - Spring 2025 Tornado Outlook - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/nstew-blog/2024/12/4/looking-for-a-snow-and-cold-keep-looking monthly 0.5 2024-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/2d4db00e-9d9d-45c9-b3d1-220c44ebf3ef/THUMB.jpg NStew Blog - Looking for snow and cold? Keep looking. - Make it stand out The overall trend into December favors above-normal temperatures, but there is a small sliver of hope for those looking for snow and cold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/bfc00373-99ab-4e3b-8b61-8d6c9a26396e/download.png NStew Blog - Looking for snow and cold? Keep looking. - Make it stand out The Arctic Oscillation has a tendency to move into positive category by Mid-December which is a warm signal for the United States. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/b0d18256-f24c-445d-8310-2d029b3fc471/download+%281%29.png NStew Blog - Looking for snow and cold? Keep looking. - Make it stand out The North Atlantic Oscillation has a tendency to move into positive category by Mid-December which is a warm signal for the United States. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/a01e8f03-04e9-4330-a579-9cda41d26e0d/GEFS.png NStew Blog - Looking for snow and cold? Keep looking. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/fe753495-d79f-4fbe-92fc-c385cbbc979e/combined_image.png NStew Blog - Looking for snow and cold? Keep looking. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/dd30957f-996c-483c-a1ec-e6e2fca80551/PTMPA000_gefsF312.png NStew Blog - Looking for snow and cold? Keep looking. - Make it stand out Analogs are indicating a warming trend in mid-December. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/c5800e8b-bd6a-450c-9450-2fcf171db772/GEFS+Stratosphere+Northern+Hemisphere+10+hPa+Temperature+Anomaly.gif NStew Blog - Looking for snow and cold? Keep looking. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/63ddd689-71dc-435c-9ea9-60f5e0673ecc/814temp.new.gif NStew Blog - Looking for snow and cold? Keep looking. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/nstew-blog/2024/6/21/torrential-rainfall-with-flooding-likely-into-the-weekend monthly 0.5 2024-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/d7459274-b7a0-4874-b09e-3e3823780047/Untitled-1.jpg NStew Blog - Torrential rainfall with flooding likely into the weekend - Make it stand out Training thunderstorms with near-record amounts of moisture will lead to widespread heavy rainfall and flood potential. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1350a9d4-83f1-4792-9b4b-5a83654f65a7/wpc_qpf_048h_p.us_mw.png NStew Blog - Torrential rainfall with flooding likely into the weekend - Make it stand out Weather Prediction Center 48-hour rainfall forecast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1f65c113-5066-40d0-a4b7-b20899909723/nwshaz.us_mw.png NStew Blog - Torrential rainfall with flooding likely into the weekend - Make it stand out National Weather Service alerts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/eac174c4-5332-4309-96a7-dace36602118/qpf_048h_pmm.np.f04800+%281%29.png NStew Blog - Torrential rainfall with flooding likely into the weekend - Make it stand out The HREF probability matched mean product. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/d5514829-6b11-4fd8-a5f0-a0761c84c1e6/naefs_2024062100_dvn_pctl_pwat_SFC_36.png NStew Blog - Torrential rainfall with flooding likely into the weekend - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/3f2c5cdc-0729-4a13-966f-603eb09c388c/94fndfd_init_2024062112.gif NStew Blog - Torrential rainfall with flooding likely into the weekend - Make it stand out Saturday morning’s forecast map. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1dbc425e-b648-4dde-b696-f853337a2fbe/naefs_2024062100_dvn_pctl_ivt_SFC_36.png NStew Blog - Torrential rainfall with flooding likely into the weekend - Make it stand out Water vapor transport climatology. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/nstew-blog/2024/6/9/severe-threat-returns-to-the-midwest monthly 0.5 2024-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/c29ffdb9-b083-4868-b8a2-58f5315b9de0/Pivotal+SPC+Implant.jpg NStew Blog - Severe threat returns to the Midwest - Make it stand out A multi-day severe weather event is shaping up across the Upper Midwest this week with a few areas already outlined by the Storm Prediction Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/f4cbbb19-a2f7-49fc-b68f-986dc81a8aee/index+%2850%29.png NStew Blog - Severe threat returns to the Midwest - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/bec1e849-58c8-4cb7-b2a6-d3bf5b45f4e2/index+%2848%29.png NStew Blog - Severe threat returns to the Midwest - 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Severe threat returns to the Midwest - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/nstew-blog/2024/3/17/quiet-week-ahead-with-a-possible-return-to-winter-looming monthly 0.5 2024-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/ff794122-5524-46f3-a7ac-81573e1e89ba/ACCUM+SNOW.png NStew Blog - Quiet week ahead with a possible return to winter looming - Make it stand out Accumulating snow threat of at least 3” next weekend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/4b7010be-fdef-4a26-960e-912920454860/index+%2840%29.png NStew Blog - Quiet week ahead with a possible return to winter looming - Make it stand out Temperature anomalies Monday March 18/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/a04ae53c-7202-4a9b-8d04-30914c8b7674/tueday.png NStew Blog - Quiet week ahead with a possible return to winter looming - Make it stand out Temperature anomalies on Tuesday March 19. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/edc9dd6b-7e73-44a2-a1b9-cb24bd88f5ef/index+%2841%29.png NStew Blog - Quiet week ahead with a possible return to winter looming - Make it stand out Tuesday evening wind gusts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/eea87957-7873-4e5f-afff-1ed861370585/index+%2839%29.png NStew Blog - Quiet week ahead with a possible return to winter looming - Make it stand out Thursday temperature anomalies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/0768d38c-e6cf-4c5c-b938-8fe659c5c7b8/index+%2842%29.png NStew Blog - Quiet week ahead with a possible return to winter looming - Make it stand out Precipitation potential Thursday and Thursday night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/f1f72a67-d26e-4bf2-9024-1375682e8830/index+%2843%29.png NStew Blog - Quiet week ahead with a possible return to winter looming - Make it stand out European ensemble forecast for snow potential Thursday into early Friday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/69cf0e89-7c40-4320-9906-40e19ec66f60/active.png NStew Blog - Quiet week ahead with a possible return to winter looming - Make it stand out The overall upper-air pattern late this week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/f0730cb5-69ee-4f91-b630-2b1743c7bb1b/index+%2844%29.png NStew Blog - Quiet week ahead with a possible return to winter looming - Make it stand out Precipitation forecast Saturday night Sunday into Monday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/394cc15f-f198-4cc6-9688-96dc4e86d4db/index+%2846%29.png NStew Blog - Quiet week ahead with a possible return to winter looming - Make it stand out Potential storm system locations Sunday next week. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/nstew-blog/2024/3/12/midwest-severe-threat-taking-shape-this-week monthly 0.5 2024-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/b38e9c5c-51ed-4d94-b7b0-69c04ad9402e/Untitled-1.jpg NStew Blog - Midwest severe threat taking shape this week - Make it stand out A multi-day severe weather threat is taking aim on the central US this week with large hail, strong wind and a few tornadoes possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/0087bc56-e530-4041-b644-1dc91125f1ea/refcmp.us_mw+%281%29.png NStew Blog - Midwest severe threat taking shape this week - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/f46d059f-99bc-4d4f-a578-e10b66b1ffc2/nam.jpg NStew Blog - Midwest severe threat taking shape this week - Make it stand out North American Model forecast for Wednesday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/33cd38fd-f0ec-4cf8-9310-f85e6b323366/gfs.jpg NStew Blog - Midwest severe threat taking shape this week - Make it stand out Global Forecast System forecast for Thursday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/cc1b0a07-f5e1-422e-804c-cfecff59cdec/m5_2024_03_12_0840.png NStew Blog - Midwest severe threat taking shape this week - Make it stand out Lake Michigan water temperatures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/d3015e08-29f7-4132-a996-d4f60ec48187/refcmp.us_mw+%282%29.png NStew Blog - Midwest severe threat taking shape this week - Make it stand out NAM forecast Thursday at 6 p.m. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/4fc149d4-98ef-4374-ada9-01cf9d33d824/mlcape.us_mw.png NStew Blog - Midwest severe threat taking shape this week - Make it stand out CAPE/Instability forecast Thursday at 6 p.m. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/8fc0b83d-04a3-43f7-acef-b76ef6af297d/srh01.us_mw.png NStew Blog - Midwest severe threat taking shape this week - Make it stand out 0-1km Storm Relative Helicity forecast Thursday evening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/59689f56-c528-4ff4-a375-c6eafb49ed40/Untitled-2.jpg NStew Blog - Midwest severe threat taking shape this week - Make it stand out Storm Chase target https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/nstew-blog/2024/3/3/beneficial-rain-takes-aim-on-central-us monthly 0.5 2024-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/d1bcccad-3e02-43dc-a43f-6a9265ad32b5/index+%2838%29.png NStew Blog - Beneficial rain takes aim on central US - Make it stand out Two storm systems, the strongest Thursday night into Friday, looks to bring a good shot of 1”+ of rain tot the region. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1ca06ab4-04e1-4107-a6ed-6681ef39cae1/index+%2837%29.png NStew Blog - Beneficial rain takes aim on central US - Make it stand out Rainfall forecast late Monday into Tuesday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/0f472be8-f883-41e5-92c5-96baddf0533a/Pivotal+SPC+Implant.jpg NStew Blog - Beneficial rain takes aim on central US - Make it stand out Monday’s severe weather risk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/34d0e140-ebec-429b-8dd4-59209108bb99/index+%2836%29.png NStew Blog - Beneficial rain takes aim on central US - Make it stand out Thursday/Friday rainfall forecast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/2ff9fc33-2510-47b9-8d8d-dc4f9fa89036/Pivotal+Implant.jpg NStew Blog - Beneficial rain takes aim on central US - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/0e4b2f23-6c5c-4096-9ae2-c12dc146f78e/which_cd__csector_cornbelt__var_precip__w_rank__p_month__year_2024__month_2__sdate_2024-01-01__edate_2024-03-03__cmap_BrBG_r___r_t__dpi_100.png NStew Blog - Beneficial rain takes aim on central US - Make it stand out February precipitation rankings show much-below-normal precipitation in February. 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Spring 2024 tornado outlook: Meteorological breakdown - Make it stand out Tornadoes surveyed so far in 2024 by the National Weather Service. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/50fd9ef7-4c5c-413d-a123-de90cdd9b74b/figure06.gif NStew Blog - Spring 2024 tornado outlook: Meteorological breakdown - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/eb9c1bc0-d7e5-4050-b4d4-1ea001d5aaa8/EltolA+tRANSITION.PNG NStew Blog - Spring 2024 tornado outlook: Meteorological breakdown - Make it stand out Years since 1950 moving from El Nino to La Nina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/33917c54-9f7e-4b65-9d60-cf3855f98b05/GF6OzQVWcAAxTWb.jpg NStew Blog - Spring 2024 tornado outlook: Meteorological breakdown - Make it stand out Normalized tornado reports compared to normal in the selected analog years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/802c6071-b969-4b52-a66f-6f748c1e761e/nclhMDQvlGNL5.tmpqq.png NStew Blog - Spring 2024 tornado outlook: Meteorological breakdown - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/37cc3750-d393-46f0-9a60-a54c3fa46c9e/nclII2sEsMUZG.tmpqq.png NStew Blog - Spring 2024 tornado outlook: Meteorological breakdown - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/8cd9d92c-eb7f-48ec-b988-476dd46d612a/Spring+Precip+ERA5.jpg NStew Blog - Spring 2024 tornado outlook: Meteorological breakdown - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/65c08db5-91be-4330-85d0-73b86cf87e1a/bas_ice_compare.png NStew Blog - Spring 2024 tornado outlook: Meteorological breakdown - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/bc33a3f0-797c-4fcc-9313-39b79e1431e6/Capture.JPG NStew Blog - Spring 2024 tornado outlook: Meteorological breakdown - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/9520c443-97b7-4157-aecf-95f64433a8ee/ice.JPG NStew Blog - Spring 2024 tornado outlook: Meteorological breakdown - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/7d37ef3d-4cde-4d31-8270-f656e56ec412/oisst_anom_14d_gulf_2024020100.png NStew Blog - Spring 2024 tornado outlook: Meteorological breakdown - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/d670ab01-9b63-409e-93d0-1c67d6b8ab87/off01_prcp.gif NStew Blog - Spring 2024 tornado outlook: Meteorological breakdown - Make it stand out Climate Prediction Center springtime precipitation outlook. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/nstew-blog/2024/2/1/february-a-warm-start-with-a-questionable-cold-return monthly 0.5 2024-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/d63df037-2056-4067-909d-a2140e135365/2.png NStew Blog - February: A warm start with a questionable cold return - Make it stand out As February begins on a warm note across the central US and Great Lakes, a cooler stretch for the middle and end of the month remains a possibility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/45c1e2fa-563b-450e-80db-77f54370b4e5/index+%283%29.png NStew Blog - February: A warm start with a questionable cold return - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/bd4f23a4-cc94-434a-ad11-e172b85993e5/index+%282%29.png NStew Blog - February: A warm start with a questionable cold return - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/9cae448a-6490-4fef-af68-544457493584/index.png NStew Blog - February: A warm start with a questionable cold return - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/00b03324-beba-4366-8cae-594720ac2b00/download+%282%29.png NStew Blog - February: A warm start with a questionable cold return - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/b6af9182-292b-424e-9cad-c8f9a7a8cb89/download+%281%29.png NStew Blog - February: A warm start with a questionable cold return - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/8597a6bc-2d6e-4e70-ba47-e7bd5fe55cf0/nsm_depth_2024020105_National.jpg NStew Blog - February: A warm start with a questionable cold return - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/nstew-blog/2024/1/22/significant-warmup-looks-to-end-januarystart-february monthly 0.5 2024-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/32b89ac6-c2d5-4904-9bf9-e08184651349/DIFFTMPF_gefsF312.png NStew Blog - Mild signal to end of January/start February - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/151aa854-52b1-40e0-9858-03ffddc16551/PTMPA000_gefsF312.png NStew Blog - Mild signal to end of January/start February - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/07007da7-2dc3-4495-94ed-98de5a2acf13/XMAXT060_gefsF312.png NStew Blog - Mild signal to end of January/start February - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/9333f700-7b3f-4da9-889c-72fbcfc6b6b0/download+%286%29.png NStew Blog - Mild signal to end of January/start February - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/cfd84ece-692f-48c0-b41a-620d2f7e5a80/download+%285%29.png NStew Blog - Mild signal to end of January/start February - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/8898051c-a550-4573-a13d-cfbfb82f7231/download+%288%29.png NStew Blog - Mild signal to end of January/start February - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/92aacc14-6e49-48a3-b622-90f860afd535/GEgNHaUXAAATM0J.png NStew Blog - Mild signal to end of January/start February - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/526a5a25-066d-4331-89a8-615c728a0a7e/index+%2823%29.png NStew Blog - Mild signal to end of January/start February - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/063bd15e-e95b-41e9-97c0-0a686e18fe78/download+%287%29.png NStew Blog - Mild signal to end of January/start February - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/nstew-blog/2024/1/4/strong-midwest-winter-storm-forecast-next-week monthly 0.5 2024-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/5bb2c2d6-586d-4bbf-9742-060dc02c0b09/thumb.jpg NStew Blog - Strong Midwest Winter Storm Forecast Next Week - Make it stand out A strong storm is forecast in the central US early next week with heavy snow and strong wind gusts likely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1a8ba148-6f87-422f-ac01-5e2c2acc8318/storm+now.jpg NStew Blog - Strong Midwest Winter Storm Forecast Next Week - Make it stand out Water vapor satellite image late Thursday evening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/091c28d7-1f58-4dea-a2b6-f0803f6f5a3f/index+%2814%29.png NStew Blog - Strong Midwest Winter Storm Forecast Next Week - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/a3be471b-0f72-4d71-90d6-eafe09881078/index+%2815%29.png NStew Blog - Strong Midwest Winter Storm Forecast Next Week - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/83784dba-4c2f-4136-a056-0389a5223ee1/index+%2816%29.png NStew Blog - Strong Midwest Winter Storm Forecast Next Week - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/356a95dc-0e7e-409e-bc03-fc1f3bd42c43/index+%2817%29.png NStew Blog - Strong Midwest Winter Storm Forecast Next Week - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/20a48900-969c-4e31-9d2d-eca6ac706080/index+%2818%29.png NStew Blog - Strong Midwest Winter Storm Forecast Next Week - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/nstew-blog/2024/1/1/winter-system-may-be-brewing-next-week monthly 0.5 2024-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/b43a2412-8a1d-48dd-8422-b97f7c7424f2/thumb.jpg NStew Blog - Winter system may be brewing next week - Make it stand out A storm system is increasingly likely next week with a snowy, and cold, threat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1066a9e5-0124-490d-a99d-228b328303ba/index+%2810%29.png NStew Blog - Winter system may be brewing next week - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/c3a81ad6-0ee4-4b0b-a9e9-4a80d17e319b/index+%2811%29.png NStew Blog - Winter system may be brewing next week - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/dacba43f-d106-4744-b050-a1cccb19ac85/snow_probhazards_d8_14_contours.png NStew Blog - Winter system may be brewing next week - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1c6eccc5-b4b3-4afa-8e7b-523d5936b4f3/index+%2812%29.png NStew Blog - Winter system may be brewing next week - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/459019e6-4f3d-47b9-bd90-98916aa4e231/index+%2813%29.png NStew Blog - Winter system may be brewing next week - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/26db5e2b-2694-4fd7-8b08-679e2e81002a/DIFFTMPF_gefsF312.png NStew Blog - Winter system may be brewing next week - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/nstew-blog/2023/9/17/active-pattern-setting-up-with-mild-temperatures-persisting monthly 0.5 2023-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/6dad063e-825f-48a8-92f9-ce16852dd66f/Untitled-1.jpg NStew Blog - Active pattern setting up with mild temperatures persisting - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/dd4177ff-5dc7-4e55-b6df-018bb85d43a0/PWTRanommeangfs215F120.png NStew Blog - Active pattern setting up with mild temperatures persisting - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/963e22b5-a6bc-4b64-a676-a538baf5581c/AVGPC48_gfs215F120.png NStew Blog - Active pattern setting up with mild temperatures persisting - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/b14738dd-4442-4cf1-9a07-7a2056758dac/index.png NStew Blog - Active pattern setting up with mild temperatures persisting - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/2fbed735-6c53-4c15-9c7b-47517290d358/precip_probhazards_d8_14_contours+%282%29.png NStew Blog - Active pattern setting up with mild temperatures persisting - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/021f8e82-3a97-4b66-a38b-60680dd0a3f4/index+%283%29.png NStew Blog - Active pattern setting up with mild temperatures persisting - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/ae337ba1-778b-46bf-965c-5b66df4d9462/index+%286%29.png NStew Blog - Active pattern setting up with mild temperatures persisting - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/2313aa95-eb4a-4f66-821a-5aab5b37e8b6/download+%283%29.png NStew Blog - Active pattern setting up with mild temperatures persisting - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/nstew-blog/2023/9/14/as-drought-expands-some-relief-may-be-in-sight monthly 0.5 2023-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/3a27e5c9-e30a-4103-a440-c2c1cf9f41b0/index+%281%29.png NStew Blog - As drought expands, some relief may be in sight - Make it stand out The 200mb pattern centered on Sept. 23 based on the European Ensemble. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/029fb896-576b-47dd-94fb-3b424b0f3f93/APC72I_gefsF240.png NStew Blog - As drought expands, some relief may be in sight - Make it stand out Analogs for precipitation centered Sept. 22-25. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/38dee920-8ba6-48f2-ac97-3544da39a518/PPC72010_gefsF312.png NStew Blog - As drought expands, some relief may be in sight - Make it stand out Probabilities of 1” based on analogs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/fc930f39-6ac3-41e5-b0f3-6f42bf5e00ee/download.png NStew Blog - As drought expands, some relief may be in sight - Make it stand out European ensemble precipitation matrix. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/7e7bc133-b265-4a70-a2e7-adb80d3ea197/814prcp.us_mw.png NStew Blog - As drought expands, some relief may be in sight - Make it stand out CPC forecast days 8-14. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/nstew-blog/2023/2/4/february-to-remain-mild-with-a-blip-of-cold monthly 0.5 2023-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/8d8a868f-903a-4ebf-8391-5be4a2ec219d/PTMPA000_gefsF240+%281%29.png NStew Blog - February to remain mild with a blip of cold - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/9c930e38-4c11-4d97-925a-1244ba690912/610temp.us_mw.png NStew Blog - February to remain mild with a blip of cold - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/55998e8b-0b77-4a5e-9665-cd421edfa14d/download+%2816%29.png NStew Blog - February to remain mild with a blip of cold - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/8cbaad1a-d9c2-49c7-a645-36248d407be8/download+%2817%29.png NStew Blog - February to remain mild with a blip of cold - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/8ca1fc6f-4856-47c7-a1d8-d6afca7ca3c7/download+%2818%29.png NStew Blog - February to remain mild with a blip of cold - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/5ab9a0a1-8d48-4d59-bf3d-5a425be4e3c4/DIFFTMPF_gefsF168.png NStew Blog - February to remain mild with a blip of cold - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/25027f96-4ac7-4931-a910-e126bd83b6f3/PAINB.jpg NStew Blog - February to remain mild with a blip of cold - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/cad5f702-f3ad-48e8-b792-ca4ba7978b21/APC72I_gefsF312.png NStew Blog - February to remain mild with a blip of cold - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/nstew-blog/2023/2/1/february-to-remain-mild-across-much-of-the-us monthly 0.5 2023-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/c05168b2-7e7c-40fc-af6f-ab889cc8d207/PTMPA000_gefsF168.png NStew Blog - February to remain 'mild' across much of the US - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/90190b8a-d485-4f96-ad76-e813f1430eb2/814temp.conus.png NStew Blog - February to remain 'mild' across much of the US - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/c2f6df7b-af59-494c-a399-83b8d8d34774/floop-nbm-2023020107.sfct-imp.us_mw.gif NStew Blog - February to remain 'mild' across much of the US - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/c82f90f2-2d5b-457f-bc6a-ee715a04fa68/GEFS.png NStew Blog - February to remain 'mild' across much of the US - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/b2767b69-aaaa-4af3-abfd-8ca4a4f46980/combined_image+%281%29.png NStew Blog - February to remain 'mild' across much of the US - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/499e733a-6797-42cb-aa37-5e093c25d125/GEFS+Stratosphere+Northern+Hemisphere+10+hPa+Temperature+Anomaly.gif NStew Blog - February to remain 'mild' across much of the US - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/nstew-blog/2023/1/20/cold-start-to-february-across-much-of-the-central-us monthly 0.5 2023-01-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/092ad9b1-0e7b-4aae-85c7-b4b9a574a4d6/DIFFTMPF_gefsF312.png NStew Blog - Cold start to February across much of the central US - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/8c0b9d0e-8891-4753-8b7f-3e1627b47f67/NMINT000_gefsF312.png NStew Blog - Cold start to February across much of the central US - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/33784006-131f-4617-94fa-ad1d80a3aeef/sfct-p105090-imp.us_nc.png NStew Blog - Cold start to February across much of the central US - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/40b66724-f811-4737-a18a-a29793d565c4/sfct-mean-imp.us_nc.png NStew Blog - Cold start to February across much of the central US - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/57062b30-14b2-4394-80e8-dced103ed70b/500h_anom-mean.conus.png NStew Blog - Cold start to February across much of the central US - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/nstew-blog/2023/1/15/rare-upper-midwest-january-severe-risk-monday monthly 0.5 2023-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/cb22c91c-3f95-4905-8ccd-60b1b13497cf/Monday+Severe+Risk.png NStew Blog - Rare Upper Midwest January severe risk Monday - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/0254e549-41bf-4dfa-a362-d1d6371dec2d/sfctd-imp.us_mw.png NStew Blog - Rare Upper Midwest January severe risk Monday - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/4debe120-a3f5-4e6d-840f-da2ccbcca678/cloudcover.us_mw.png NStew Blog - Rare Upper Midwest January severe risk Monday - 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Long-range signal for colder temperatures to end January - Make it stand out 850mb temperature anomalies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/5144fe3b-0a85-4cd2-a6e8-287beac1a666/NAO.JPG NStew Blog - Long-range signal for colder temperatures to end January - Make it stand out NAO forecast - generally negative values are colder signals in the Midwest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/b4048bb1-d56a-4ac3-a223-2119fceee70f/AO.JPG NStew Blog - Long-range signal for colder temperatures to end January - Make it stand out AO forecast - generally negative values are colder signals in the Midwest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/45b96ad6-35a4-440c-95a1-d1a6bf4cc6d7/snowpack.JPG NStew Blog - Long-range signal for colder temperatures to end January - Make it stand out Current snowpack https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/46d63d7b-f38f-465e-b78f-abf34f2619f6/sfct_anom-imp.conus.png NStew Blog - 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Television ratings during tornado warnings in eastern Iowa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1585722700570-F11HSEAI2Z7X3OGVAX2Q/GET+OFF+THE+TV%E2%80%99+5.jpg NStew Blog - Television ratings during tornado warnings in eastern Iowa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1585722712102-09ZV2NF8H4VMLZOSYQI6/image-asset.jpeg NStew Blog - Television ratings during tornado warnings in eastern Iowa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1585723033958-G67RSCA0K9DKWGUDLSZ5/kgan+overall.jpg NStew Blog - Television ratings during tornado warnings in eastern Iowa In every case, viewership during tornado warnings saw big gains over the same period a week prior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1585723918394-FJSMRJDRWFPZKYR38RCP/may+24.jpg NStew Blog - Television ratings during tornado warnings in eastern Iowa Viewership increased 58 percent while a tornado was on television approaching Iowa City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1585724527125-DXJMTUF1MIAZPB428D5Q/may+29.jpg NStew Blog - Television ratings during tornado warnings in eastern Iowa Viewership during tornado warning coverage on May 29 was more than double the week before not only on KGAN, but across the entire market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1585725228113-EUW65X3WWSPWCK1OZO5O/Picture1.jpg NStew Blog - Television ratings during tornado warnings in eastern Iowa The KGAN Road Warrior storm chaser in front of a severe thunderstorm. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/nstew-blog/2020/2/28/missing-the-big-one-streaks-without-a-big-snow-storm monthly 0.5 2022-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1582884137765-H4XU8USHPBPXNABX9V5X/FB_IMG_1555865292986.jpg NStew Blog - Missing 'The Big One:' Streaks without a big snow storm Meteorologist Nick Stewart collecting data in a convective snowband near Riverside, Iowa on November 24, 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1582883222499-LKTGM1KI5MO8RLZK4RBT/sadness.PNG NStew Blog - Missing 'The Big One:' Streaks without a big snow storm The longest stretch without at least a foot of snow in a single event is still in place, hitting more than 17,125 days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1582884714980-L2PVHZYUK3AFV6LDUA0F/more+sadness.PNG NStew Blog - Missing 'The Big One:' Streaks without a big snow storm The longest stretch without a 10”+ snow storm was between April 10, 1973 and Dec. 7 1994. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/nstew-blog/2020/2/18/iowas-strongest-highs-and-deepest-lows monthly 0.5 2022-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1582086958244-W83N0ZS59H99K6ZZGX4K/highs+and+low+presusres.JPG NStew Blog - Iowa's strongest Highs and deepest Lows Iowa’s ASOS station pressure data. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1582088729842-3CXHDWKJ3JQQCEIN81UW/midnight+feb+2.JPG NStew Blog - Iowa's strongest Highs and deepest Lows Surface map valid midnight CST on Feb. 2, 1959 (National Weather Service) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1582088855574-3KNSVSEDKDBAYMVSBXBI/noon+feb+2.JPG NStew Blog - Iowa's strongest Highs and deepest Lows Surface map valid noon CST on Feb. 2, 1959 (National Weather Service) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1582089069442-P5GWY8LCOQX3JKBZPWT4/feb+7+2015.gif NStew Blog - Iowa's strongest Highs and deepest Lows Surface map valid 6 a.m. CST on Jan. 7, 2015 (National Weather Service) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1582088150667-4FU5AVRHNF3SSQUC2BZZ/min+pressure.png NStew Blog - Iowa's strongest Highs and deepest Lows Only the months of January and February have a maximum recorded pressure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1582087342336-L0CYV2DS1VDB7YS4KRKI/nws+marquette.jpg NStew Blog - Iowa's strongest Highs and deepest Lows Courtesy the NWS Marquette, Michigan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1582097829475-BUGZDK0JCKO0BS6FP8LO/beast.PNG NStew Blog - Iowa's strongest Highs and deepest Lows A powerful Low Pressure moved into Iowa on Nov. 10, 1998 hitting sub-970mb levels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1582088263374-ASPFQ08OOJRFNXIHVWPO/image-asset.png NStew Blog - 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/wind-farms daily 0.75 2017-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485590549931-SVM03O2Z31JIW4QFIG97/image-asset.jpeg Wind Farms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485593964202-HQTDA1GF79FH365SMKQP/image-asset.jpeg Wind Farms Project poster presented at various conferences. This project took first place at the 18th Annual Severe Storms and Doppler Radar Conference hosted by the National Weather Association, earning the Tim Samaras Award for Best Student Poster. The award also took third place at the 14th Annual Student Conference in conjunction with the 95th Annual American Meteorological Society meeting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485590863375-VCZGCR4PXAL7ZVTQP9E4/image-asset.jpeg Wind Farms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485591017815-I1W6ALL38KM8J726WGDK/site+one+far+labeled.png Wind Farms Fig. 1: The DOW location at the first deployment site in relation to the wind farm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485591064217-17967AHSCCLEK93DX928/image-asset.png Wind Farms Fig 2: The deployment with the likely ground clutter sources highlighted. Each circle is a utility pole.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485591100293-O531OKLG3AGS8675JXHV/image-asset.jpeg Wind Farms Fig 3: Photo from the ground indicating the utility pole with the wind farm in the background. This pole would create a ground clutter return on the radar image.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485591197134-12DB7XBM67FF1HDNXSOU/image-asset.png Wind Farms Fig 4: An overview of the second deployment site in relation to the wind farm.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485591244871-84A17LVGRHUS0M16SN6F/image-asset.png Wind Farms Fig 5: Close up view of the second deployment site indicating the sources of ground clutter. Trees and utility poles are are highlighted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485591323126-7J59SXE9E4AM8C1QBGF1/image-asset.jpeg Wind Farms Fig 6: Photo from the ground showing the causes of ground clutter on the radar returns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485591391875-GTM0JM753G90P7PHN6QP/image-asset.jpeg Wind Farms Fig 7: A full view looking towards the wind farm showing the unobstructed view of the radar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485591535846-QI748YR1XMI0BZMM7E1Z/image-asset.png Wind Farms Fig 8.1: The surface weather conditions from the closest reporting station to our site, Galesburg, IL, highlights the surface weather conditions.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485591584026-P44RSUI5ZCUVBOCVP13L/image-asset.gif Wind Farms Figure 8.2: A skew-t from the closest weather balloon launch site, Lincoln, IL, showing the stable atmospheric conditions.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485592337863-O3SWCPXIT976KBPO7ITI/image-asset.jpeg Wind Farms Fig 9.1: The leveling of the DOW at scanning location 1.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485592358329-ILWQU1H1TQ8OWNCLMQVG/image-asset.jpeg Wind Farms Fig 9.2: The leveling of the DOW at scanning location 2.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485592472244-NQBNDSTEXJ5BQFH6KOSK/image-asset.png Wind Farms Fig 10: The radar date from frequency one was very noisy and wasn't able to be used.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485592635476-OX2KP8NVJ33RYO769FIY/image-asset.png Wind Farms Fig 11: Ground clutter labeled. The DOW velocity data (left) shows three areas of no returns. The picture on the right shows what is actually creating the ground clutter returns. Further to the left of the radar shows the other ground clutter returns, the wind turbines.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485593724665-24Z0NOCCPQWBR1VVUU3Y/image-asset.gif Wind Farms WEB BONUS: Animated radar loop of the 3°, 3.5°, 4° and 4.5° velocity scans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485593411609-TLFLW69WCNO3ICA2F4VJ/image-asset.png Wind Farms Fig 12: Velocity scan at 4 degrees. The circled areas show the two dominant areas of wind disturbance. Circle 1 shows a large area of lesser wind velocity downwind from a large grouping of wind turbines. Circle 2 shows another area of disturbance that is more noticeable. Faster winds race around the wind turbines, while an area of lesser winds lies downwind from the set of turbines.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485593434101-BQW9OWQ1PLLYX3EHBGPS/image-asset.png Wind Farms Fig 13: Velocity scan at 5 degrees. The circled areas show the two dominant areas of wind disturbance higher up. Circle 1 shows a large area of lesser wind velocity downwind from a large grouping of wind turbines. Circle 2 shows another area of disturbance that is still noticeable. Faster winds race around this wind turbines in circle 2, while an area of lesser winds lies downwind from the set of turbines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485593460464-LGJDLLI2MIE2V0LVTHI9/image-asset.png Wind Farms Fig 14: Velocity scan at 6 degrees. The circled areas show three areas of wind disturbance. Circle 1 shows a large area of lesser wind velocity downwind from a large grouping of wind turbines. Inside circle one also shows some other effects of the wind turbines. At this elevation scan you can see incoming wind towards the radar directly behind the turbines sowing turbulence is forming. Circle 2 shows another area of disturbance that is also noticeable. Faster winds race around the wind turbines, while an area of lesser winds lies downwind from the set of turbines. Circle 3 shows a new area of wind disturbance that is showing up downwind from a set of wind turbines.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485593481383-L4DZ1WWDTW9MWVKXDJA3/image-asset.png Wind Farms Fig 15: Velocity scan at 9 degrees. The circled areas show two areas of wind disturbance. Circle 1 shows a large area of lesser wind velocity downwind from a large grouping of wind turbines. Inside circle one also shows some other effects of the wind turbines. Also at this elevation scan you can see incoming wind towards the radar directly behind a few turbines showing turbulence. Circle 2 shows another area of disturbance that is also noticeable. Faster winds race around the wind turbines, while an area of lesser winds lies downwind from the set of turbines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485593510379-V40QVGFR4QO7Z0EDR3I7/image-asset.png Wind Farms Fig 16: An RHI scan at 30 degrees from the radar, looking SE. The velocity data (bottom) shows the strong incoming winds as this is nearly parallel to the wind vector. A bulge in the strong wind flow is also noticeable as the town of Altona, IL creates a block to the wind. Buildings can be seen as well in the missing velocity data.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485593526402-FZ4821P1A8T9CIKMFX4Z/image-asset.png Wind Farms Fig 17: An RHI scan at 230 degrees from the radar, looking NW. This is the first scan where wind turbines become visible in the reflectivity data (top). Using the velocity data (bottom) you can see the wind velocities change as wind bulges over the wind turbines. Speed maxes are right above each turbine and behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485593541623-89KZM09E1AS5XY44BND5/image-asset.png Wind Farms Fig 18: An RHI scan at 240 degrees from the radar, looking NW. Wind turbines are visible in this reflectivity data (top) like Fig 17. Wind is again seen bulging over the wind turbines (bottom) maxing just above the wind turbines. Also seen near the surface is incoming velocities showing that minor turbulence may be forming in the wake of the turbines.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485593556337-RDRTHDVL19XW88SFOR5A/image-asset.png Wind Farms Fig 19: An RHI scan at 260 degrees from the radar looking NNW. A large grouping of wind turbines is seen in the reflectivity data (top). Velocity data (bottom) is also excellent at this angle showing the large bulges over the turbines. Becoming visible better in the velocity data is the turbulence behind the turbines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485593576164-5PN5JO1MCQPXQN6ITWUS/image-asset.png Wind Farms Fig 20: An RHI scan at 270 degrees from the radar looking N. Again the wind turbines are seen in the reflectivity data (top), and the velocity data (bottom) shows the same bulge in the velocities over the turbines. Seen behind the furthest turbine is an area of turbulence denoted by the yellow incoming winds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485593590639-O9LG0PH6ZT7CX9S68O44/image-asset.png Wind Farms Fig 21: An RHI scan at 300 degrees from the radar looking NE. In the reflectivity data (top) the wind turbines can be seen. The velocity data is a little skewed as it is looking in the zero band where the wind is near perpendicular to the radar beam. However velocity data still shows the winds bulging over the wind turbines and some turbulence shown behind the turbines.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485593213749-IY6KR7SWY1VDR1XOY2ZA/image-asset.png Wind Farms Fig 22: Reflectivity data shows the individual wind turbines. Circled are the several groupings of wind turbines. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/spectra daily 0.75 2017-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1477808324455-GMNB79SSRG26YY9M8VCB/image-asset.png SPECTRA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485675420677-XB3YJCYF8RF85ZKBQOX2/image-asset.png SPECTRA Figure 1 : Study area for SPECTRA, which includes the central Midwest where the terrain and road network is best for experiment deployment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485675475445-QVTJ0W0VHFUJEU1S7E9O/image-asset.png SPECTRA Figure 2 : Using the SPC climatology data, this is the tornado probabilities during the SPECTRA research timeframe in late May and early June. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485675564401-TXAJ54G34RSXYSQIH066/image-asset.png SPECTRA Table 1 : Instrument specification for the sensors on the Arduino Weather Shield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1477810811451-EZ2GI8EL33YQBEL4LE1G/image-asset.png SPECTRA Figure 3 : The Rapid Deployable Weather Instrument (RADWIN) diagram. The instruments are capable of measuring 1m temperature, humidity and pressure, as well as 1.5m wind speed and direction. An attach rain gauge will also allow measurement of precipitation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1477811359565-CNCTK9NN7GQQN71HLN0P/image-asset.png SPECTRA Figure 4 : The SPECTRA deployment plan. This is based on ideal conditions. The RADWINs, labeled as Sticknets, are to be deployed around the path of the tornado to measure the pre-storm, storm and post storm environment. Tornado pods will be placed ahead of the tornado. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485675867532-KKETX1ECXPL4086DTJ60/image-asset.png SPECTRA Figure 5 : Once the RADWINs and tornado pods are deployed, the Scout and Probe teams will move around the tornado in order to measure the environment around the tornado. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485675974093-P7NZT65BJFCRK50NXZWO/image-asset.png SPECTRA Figure 6 : A analysis sounding will be taken from the archived Bufkit data closest to the tornadic storm just prior to initiation. Surface data collected in the experiment will be input into the lowest level of the sounding which will then calculate the true values of the severe weather parameters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485676107423-XBQK92J0E3X00C207RIV/image-asset.png SPECTRA Figure 8 : The budget for SPECTRA. The entire project including the instrumentation, as well as the fuel and hotel costs for the field experiment, it estimated to be $2,431.69. The project is funded by research awards and freelance weather video, which will pay for almost the entire project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485676190525-3ESND6FKA7PLF0AWXOEC/image-asset.png SPECTRA Figure 9 : Itemized list for the RADWIN instrument. This includes the quantity for each component and the cost of each component for a single RADWIN. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1477811115830-LJVF673TGRM6TOEAGZLB/image-asset.jpeg SPECTRA Mobile mesonet deployment on an Iowa supercell. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1477811170942-0RH5GQDG8FHD010OW5MJ/IMG_20160512_175440.jpg SPECTRA A closer look at the mesonet with the anemometer propeller removed for long-distance transport. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485676300572-OW5OO2S4ZWB6VNKK5WFQ/image-asset.jpeg SPECTRA Mesonet collecting data on a low-precipitation and high-based supercell. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485676401218-PTG36LHG5L3PY6SUI024/image-asset.jpeg SPECTRA RADWIN collecting data on the Canadian, Texas tornado on May 27, 2015. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/field-projects daily 0.75 2017-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485594931284-NTOCOGJS0W8Q7376LWOA/image-asset.png Field Deployments A look at the instrument and radar as the main tornado sat in open country to the northwest of the RADWIN. The RADWIN had a NE inflow wind at 45° which created a 0-1km helicity of 233m/s^2. The environment has a 146m/s^2 helicity. A good example how much inflow can change the storm environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485595002273-WK435QNGCSE5U1CCF6ON/image-asset.jpeg Field Deployments The RAP analysis using BUFKIT of the environment the Canadian tornado was sitting in, specifically the hodograph. Notice the helicity stands at 146 m2/s2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485595074786-5V45UXQACPNNQKE5ILN3/image-asset.jpeg Field Deployments If the hodograph is updated using our instrument measurements at the surface, the helicity spikes to 233 m2/s2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485595231774-XEKDCULY2TWSH7BEI86D/image-asset.jpeg Field Deployments The RADWIN collects the RFD data as the canadian tornado begins the rope out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485595434598-ROJMF23MQJZWV9W4S403/image-asset.jpeg Field Deployments Data from a second RADWIN placed farther south. This is the raw data of the RFD killing the storm. Notice the significant increase in pressure [black] (+4mb in 15 minutes) and the rapid decrease in temperature (red) and dewpoint (green). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485595413000-MW7SL4N55BL8YDA41IFA/metcalf+graph.JPG Field Deployments RADWIN data from the double tornado intercept. Notice the two fairly large pressure drops one right as the temperature/dewpoint spike, and another before the temp/dewpoint fall again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485595590211-BPJ1DEAOUNG26REWX1JH/image-asset.jpeg Field Deployments A look at the instrument and radar as tornado #1 passes to the south of the RADWIN. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485595655204-Y7OE1ZFBK51FC77WHZ3A/3++23+05+48z+analyzed.jpg Field Deployments A look at the instrument and radar as tornado #2 passes to the north of the RADWIN. Both tornadoes were confirmed by storm spotters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485595751763-I1T1JR1W3ASF2M2RWI66/image-asset.jpeg Field Deployments The RADWIN is down this road under the mesocyclone of the HP supercell. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485595862126-RS8OXURG70LT09X9OQRQ/image-asset.png Field Deployments Data collected by first tornado probe on May 11, 2014. Things to notice: Significant quick pressure drop (6mb in four seconds). Under the tornadic circulation, dewpoint jumped while temperature dropped. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485595945433-EDUJRT3EEQIBER30DBGN/image-asset.png Field Deployments A picture of the satellite tornado of the main circulation that struck the instrument. You can clearly see the dust at the circulation's base and the funnel near the top of the picture. The tornado was not fully condensed. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/qg-theory-case-study daily 0.75 2017-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485681536424-BY5VQSCVFSL0O19E9IEV/satsurf.gif QG Theory Case Study https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485679481738-DKLF75A7LRNCE4YEZROH/image-asset.png QG Theory Case Study Figure 1: Storm reports from the Storm Prediction Center for May 22-27th from as the cyclone traversed the nation from the Southern Plains to the Northeast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485679536219-NP60H78SQRPT99YJ5MKW/image-asset.jpeg QG Theory Case Study Figure 2: The damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service shows the area affected by the May 22nd 2011 tornado as it cut through Joplin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485679606102-E47CMLUTSUCEZXPQEDS5/fig+3.png QG Theory Case Study Figure 3: Rain totals from May 27th over the Burlington, Vermont National Weather Service county warning area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485679665464-NU1FR4DH7VSSTYL1ZT10/image-asset.png QG Theory Case Study Figure 4: River guage readings on the Winooski River showing the rapid rise in water to major flood stage, and a new record flood stage, on May 27th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485679740843-KP7UDPIO33GG73ZGZDMQ/image-asset.gif QG Theory Case Study Figure 5: 300mb upper air chart at 00z on the 22nd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485679915094-8JN130NXY3DJKBQU7WN2/image-asset.gif QG Theory Case Study Figure 6: 300mb upper air chart at 12z on the 22nd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485679942956-ZO6AP5L8HK944HNS7WIQ/image-asset.gif QG Theory Case Study Figure 7: 300mb upper air chart at 12z on the 23rd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485679964120-2W9QMX8XPEV9AXR6JYXZ/image-asset.gif QG Theory Case Study Figure 8: 300mb upper air chart at 00z on the 24th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485679991046-JWW2X5AVI3T9RBXR1PIS/image-asset.gif QG Theory Case Study Figure 9: 300mb upper air chart at 12z on the 24th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485680009047-0300RCV2BZKSB9HKTDXB/image-asset.gif QG Theory Case Study Figure 10: 300mb upper air chart at 00z on the 25th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485680028604-ICBRG9DVQ5KD59CXSV03/image-asset.gif QG Theory Case Study Figure 11: 300mb upper air chart at 12z on the 25th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485680050189-3K6PG3E9FX8EF5WD9S53/image-asset.gif QG Theory Case Study Figure 12: 300mb upper air chart at 00z on the 26th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485680087014-XDCAOA7EPZ9DT73AG9DR/image-asset.gif QG Theory Case Study Figure 13: 300mb upper air chart at 12z on the 26th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485680107980-FMPX9RP92HW5HEXNX9MY/image-asset.gif QG Theory Case Study Figure 14: 300mb upper air chart at 00z on the 27th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485680133745-S104DMM77N5T0H37NHAZ/image-asset.gif QG Theory Case Study Figure 15: 300mb upper air chart at 12z on the 27th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485680160743-KPX4DGQRHOKZG2T9M9TX/image-asset.gif QG Theory Case Study Figure 16: 300mb upper air chart at 00z on the 28th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485680271816-9Y6N7XFKZ82EED4A0TF5/image-asset.png QG Theory Case Study https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485680286102-YMWG3CKEHEC452DRBAEM/image-asset.png QG Theory Case Study https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485680394309-9KBX3L2CSJESKULIRIJG/image-asset.gif QG Theory Case Study Figure 18: A very strong moisture gradient along the dryline over western Oklahoma was the trigger for supercells to form in part due to the strong capping in place keeping storms discreet, and allowing for explosive growth. The gradient caused a strong thermal wind imbalance causing strong wind shear helping the storms to quickly rotate and go tornadic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485680415575-66TBEVF6T7AN304MVD47/image-asset.png QG Theory Case Study Figure 19: A look at the surface conditions over Oklahoma at from 16z to 20z on the 24th. Here we can see the strengthening dryline and low pressure. The METAR in Canadian, TX (NE corner of TX panhandle) went from a dewpoint of 28 to 9 with a westerly wind. Just about a hundred miles east, a METAR in West-Central Oklahoma has a dewpoint of 72 and a SSW wind changing to SSE. Also notice the METAR in Medicine Lodge, KS (south-central Kansas), the pressure is down to 995mb from 1001mb just four hours earlier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485680437899-D8WDQIB2SO3Z59K9DNEO/image-asset.gif QG Theory Case Study Figure 20: By morning on May 25th, the center of low pressure at 996mb began to slowly track NE along the stationary boundary extending from Kansas eastward to New England. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485680512442-WNC1KEW1IVIP5UT12CJ2/image-asset.png QG Theory Case Study Figure 21: Mean Sea Level Pressure through the day on May 24th into the 25th. The stationary low pressure over Oklahoma greatly intensified through the day due to many quasi-geostrophic reasons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485680557051-7UUSDFIUMTJ1UDTL5FE0/image-asset.png QG Theory Case Study Figure 22: The laplacian temerature advection of the 700mb level going through the day on May 24th. The warm air advection over Oklahoma allowed plentiful vertical motion enhancing the low pressure center at the surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485680642652-99QOTMA45LBEJT325D7M/image-asset.png QG Theory Case Study Figure 23: A look at the 500mb pressure level with heights contoured along with wind speed from May 24th at 00z through May 25th at 00z. As the trough began to come ashore through California, a jet streak began to round the base of the trough. Moving into 18z on the 24th, the left exit region of the jet streak is set up right over the area of low pressure at the surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485680709246-FTNZF6ENQAQCWG23V8F2/image-asset.png QG Theory Case Study Figure 24: 700mb Differential temperature advection on May 24th showing the rapid growth of the temperature advection between the 850mb and 500mb levels. The temperature advection over the low pressure center provided the thermal expansion in the mid levels causing heights to rise aloft and heights to fall near the surface helping build the low pressure center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485680756852-P46HJHAV2OJH5L5HJ4CA/image-asset.gif QG Theory Case Study Figure 25: 6 hour height falls from 00z and 06z on May 25th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485680810545-57RSX51N0TQBNDNA0JKJ/image-asset.png QG Theory Case Study Figure 26: 500mb Heights at 18z on the 24th and 00z on the 25th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485680844678-9YEYXOF1WJCZ9ZZ950ED/image-asset.gif QG Theory Case Study Figure 27: 6 hour height falls with 700mb temperature advection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485680908067-6E8O6S9Z5OZD3TTIP26J/image-asset.png QG Theory Case Study Figure 28: 500mb Vorticity on 5/24 at 18z (top left), 21z (top right) and on 5/25 at 00z (bottom). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485681020174-O1PSLAJOJEAJ4T9QBRWB/image-asset.png QG Theory Case Study Figure 29: 700mb Vorticity on 5/24 at 18z (top left), 21z (top right) and on 5/25 at 00z (bottom). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485681074955-AO8L0NHGO695KDVO0Q6V/image-asset.png QG Theory Case Study Figure 30: 1000mb Vorticity on 5/24 at 18z (left) and on 5/25 at 00z (bottom). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485681205536-KJKY86KFVCGQF4E7OV4R/image-asset.png QG Theory Case Study Figure 31: 500mb heights and winds from 12z on the 25th to 00z on the 27th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485681280081-LGJ8YNDFRSAXGNHB446V/image-asset.png QG Theory Case Study Figure 32: Mean Sea Level Pressure of the low pressure beginning at 00z on the 25th and going through to its eventual dissipation at 12z on the 27th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485681332447-XIX8KLQ1X72BY402QPTY/image-asset.gif QG Theory Case Study Figure 33: Conceptual model of the low pressure on May 24th, 2011. The low pressure had an unobstructed resource of warm and moist air coming from the Gulf of Mexico. This warm air was easily able to advect into the mid levels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485681366332-EA81AWYOGOI2QVZHJP10/image-asset.gif QG Theory Case Study Figure 34: Conceptual model as the approaching trough had plentiful upper level divergence, positive vorticity advection, and a potent jet streak putting the low pressure right in the left exit region. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485681409618-CBXZN3MF97OBWNP010VI/image-asset.jpeg QG Theory Case Study Figure 35: Conceptual model of the jet streak causing cyclonic vorticity advection in the left exit region, and the jet streak creating ageostrophic flow around the exit region of the jet streak known as the Sawyer-Eliason Circulation. This enhanced the rising morion, and combined with the upper level divergence in the 500mb level, greatly enhance the low pressure center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1485681443694-VRDLJT46XIA00SKXD2TC/image-asset.png QG Theory Case Study Figure 36: A model showing continuity. The surface convergence and increasing upper level divergence forced rising motion. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/tristate-tornadoes-of-2017 daily 0.75 2018-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1517459028840-CDZTIOUTL1BK3MQDG67Z/Capture.PNG Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 A mobile home lies in ruins after an EF-1 tornado strikes Versailles, IL on February, 28, 2017. Photo by Nick Stewart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1517459682739-4K0G7HF9DI0GY5GEJTUM/radars.PNG Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 Fig. 1: The Tri-State area is served by five different National Weather Service WSR-88D radars. Most of the area falls in the less than fair coverage, with select areas in fair coverage as deemed by NOAA. Of the six tornadoes that occurred in 2017, two had no warning with them. Those two tornadoes were in the radar hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1517460253385-T5VH75SWBUC4Q8GO2Q6W/spc+1.PNG Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 Fig 2: The Storm Prediction Center had a steady increase in severity in the days leading up to the event. Three days out, a Marginal Risk covered most of the area. The day before, the area was upgraded to a Slight Risk. The day of the event, an Enhanced Risk covered most of the area, with a Moderate Risk clipping the extreme southeast corner of the Tri-State area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1517460677849-0S9J7O3NS32K2CNJSG4N/ilx.PNG Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 Fig. 3: The 00z March 1 sounding from Lincoln, Illinois shows unidirectional wind fields above 850mb supportive of bowing segments. However, the lowest 1km has very high wind shear over 450ms/s2. The hodograph pictures also indicates very strong low-level shear and storm motions east-southeast which was important to get storms off of a cold front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1517461303588-ZBJE8CEK83EX2CDMSKOP/surf.jpg Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 Fig 4: A hand drawn surface analysis places an outflow boundary positioned from Quincy, Illinois through Lincoln, Illinois. Unseasonably warm temperatures in the mid 60s and seasonably high dewpoints in the upper 50s to near 60 sat in the warm sector of this potent storm system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1517461484034-JU1E6VW77MDVYXVWZYQP/ezgif-5-d502c12675.gif Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 Fig. 5: An isolated supercell formed near the Kansas City metro and continues moving east-northeast into west central Illinois. Once the storm started interacting with an outflow boundary which enhanced low-level shear, the storm became tornadic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1517461909395-CMZ8WB8TLKW4DSP8J5LL/C53d6CtWAAAr0S3.jpg Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 Fig 6: A funnel was observed by multiple storm chasers and spotters just west of Hannibal, Missouri. Photo by Nick Stewart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1517461808007-BXYRSFZLIMGJ923AY0BD/Webp.net-gifmaker.gif Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 Fig 7: Storm-relative velocity animation from KLSX, the best radar to view this storm, indicated a strengthening mesocyclone on radar. A tornado warning is issued well before the rotation is on top of Versailles, Illinois. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1517462203931-2SF95JLUSQ8HNUSH6ZQ0/klsx_20170301_0327_BR_0.5.png Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 Fig 8: KLSX radar at 03:27z. Reflectivity (top left) shows a bowing segment as anticipated given the wind profiles in Fig. 3. Storm Relative Velocity (top right) and base velocity (bottom right) indicate strong rotation approaching Versailles with gate-to-gate shear in excess of 100mph. The shear was strong enough to have an NROT (bottom left) value of 1.09. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1517526558352-RJU3GFAPJYQ6QHIRBTEC/spc.PNG Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 Fig. 9: The Storm Prediction Center increased the outlook from Day 3 through Day 1, ultimately covering all of the Tri-State area in an Enhanced Risk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1517528014665-LBS0JQMI14MY9BGLRCJ4/wind.PNG Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 Fig. 10: Directional and speed shear on March 6 was very intense ahead of a cold front in the evening. Surface winds (black arrow) were blowing in out of the south-southeast at 15kts. The low level jet at 850mb was blowing in out of the southeast at an impressive 70+kts. The jet stream at 300mb (yellow), winds were south-southwest at nearly 100kts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1517528537181-T10S9GHBF0BBZF84KV05/image-asset.png Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 Fig. 11: Instability was present ahead of a cold front on March 6 (left) with mixed layer CAPE values between 500-1000j/kg. Effective Storm Relative Helicity (center) was analyzed at an incredible 800-900m2/s2 indicating extreme low-level wind shear. Effective Bulk Shear (right) was also very high analyzed at 70-75kts over the Tri-State area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1517529483542-3C3UHRFVLRLRMD78IT19/image-asset.gif Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 Fig 12: A line of severe thunderstorms was well underway by 03z March 7. There were also multiple tornado warnings along the line of thudnerstorm activity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1517530351126-C2AG659CETSHSRLZZUZ2/klsx_20170307_0354_BR_0.5.png Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 Fig. 13: KLSX radar reflectivity (left) and storm relative velocity (right) at 3:45z March 7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1517531306579-087II92CWG3O8S8HFJSA/170306_rpts_filtered.gif Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 Fig. 14: Storm reports on March 6, 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1518059095501-IUTDHZ301VBQRG8IEU96/C6SeQ7zWUAAcKV1.jpg Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 Fig. 15: Strong winds ripped the facade from a building in Emden, Missouri. (Photo by Nick Stewart) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1518059149147-CP6H8A0WSAPTUQ46TC5N/shelbina_01.jpg Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 Fig. 16: An EF-1 tornado partially ripped the roof off a home in Shelbina, Missouri. (NWS St. Louis photo) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1518059213544-UIEBTF0F63DR6J3T6213/shelbina_02.jpg Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 Fig. 17: An aerial shot by the National Weather Service in St. Louis shows the damage to the Shelby County High School baseball field. A home in the distance also lost part of its roof. (NWS St. Louis photo). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1518059688339-793JHGUX6GPYB2EU0AZL/Capture.PNG Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 Fig. 18: The October 14 severe weather event had excellent forecasts going into it, with a Slight Risk at Day 3 and an upgraded Enhanced Risk the day of. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1518059897261-0P9G980OXRB9M6XCREIF/differential+heating.PNG Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 Fig. 19: Early morning cloud cover created a secondary boundary across northeast Missouri and into west-central Illinois by afternoon. With the warm front to the north, this differential-heating boundary (black) became the new concern for severe thunderstorm development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1518067714167-XCRGEBHYP8V0VK8B1HK1/Picture1.jpg Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 Fig. 20: Three-hour temperature change between 16z and 19z on October 14. South of the differential heating boundary where tornadic storms fired, the air temperature rose by eight degrees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1518067901625-O08DOE2LI2AM5N0ILQMV/kdvn_20171014_2209_BR_0.5.png Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 Fig 21: KDVN radar snapshot at 22:09z on October 14 with reflectivity (left) and storm relative velocity (right) at the time a tornado was ongoing near South Gorin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1518068331436-PZBD76PZPMFDUQOJEQUQ/image-asset.png Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1518068343398-BQ8V3LFGW329S8WFNU5B/gorin+tornado+2.PNG Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 Fig 22: Photos show the destruction to a machine shed which housed a tractor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1518068613582-2WR6AHUDAD3RUOWFGSY9/bowen+tor.PNG Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 Fig. 23: Just over an hour later, a more classic-looking supercell formed along the differential heating boundary in southern Hancock County, Illinois targeting the town of Bowen, Illinois. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1518068940556-63UE1WI4U9I0J9H3WI9C/0a88d805-9bb6-4092-9fcc-43a8bfb6044e-large16x9_IMG_20171016_142600.jpg Tri-State Tornadoes of 2017 Fig. 24: A tornado grazed the side of a home causing a large branch to fall on the roof. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/weather-photo-gallery daily 0.75 2025-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/f472f47a-024f-49e0-bfdd-45c7914c69ed/Mammatus+tagged.jpg Storm Gallery - Storm Photography From tornadoes to winter storms, weather is the most challenging yet exciting thing to photograph. Prints of these photos can be purchased by viewing the online store. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1986e333-2c77-4817-8368-aeac604f0a50/Sublette+Supercell+Tagged.jpg Storm Gallery - Make it stand out An electrified supercell at dusk in southwest Kansas near the town of Sublette, KS on May 21, 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/75180320-746b-4f35-a3f1-ff743836a49d/stewart+lightning+pic.png Storm Gallery - Make it stand out A prolific-lightning-producing line of thunderstorms moves across the eastern Iowa landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/ed69c274-8893-45ba-ba1e-ca3228f619ed/Titusville+Lightning+2.jpg Storm Gallery - Make it stand out Lightning over the Indian River from Titusville, Florida. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/09700269-abaf-4f65-988f-502f6eefd2a2/pierce+tagged.jpg Storm Gallery - Make it stand out Fort Pierce, Florida EF-3 tornado in the outer bands of Hurricane Milton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1559461794379-QTDKCECCWB8MH1OSYYXX/IOWA+CITY+TORNADO+TAGGED.jpg Storm Gallery An EF-1 tornado approaches Iowa City, Iowa shortly before dissipating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/08473bc4-5bb2-4555-999f-1443643d594c/Artemis+lightning.jpg Storm Gallery - Make it stand out A powerful positive bolt of lightning strikes one of the lightning protection towers around the SLS, Space Launch System, rocket ahead of the launch of Artemis I. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1595313096957-28165DL3VW4EKRZO0ZJT/tagged+pano.jpg Storm Gallery A monster tornado-warned supercell targets southwest Kansas on May 21, 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1626930713419-SELKEM91EXOF5FCMOWCR/Iowa+Summer+Shelf+TAGGED.jpg Storm Gallery - Make it stand out A Severe Thunderstorm roars across the Iowa landscape on July 14, 2021. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/ad788609-5079-4b0d-926c-db5bfaf943c3/TORNADO+PIC+TAGGED.jpg Storm Gallery - Make it stand out A tornado approaches Malcom, Iowa in the middle of a major outbreak in the state on March 31, 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1545638521560-FJNT4AO0SSIMGAJ3M9NR/Chicago+Lightning+Storm.jpg Storm Gallery Lightning strikes the Sears Tower in Chicago during an August thunderstorm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1589451028942-97ONES2WQRL6FTRT5G6Y/72176336_10158892202580410_8010218198651633664_o.jpg Storm Gallery Cedar Rapids Firefighters respond to a garage fire during a winter storm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1589450758963-8LEO9SCFJAD6471E6MAE/93970397_10159489959985410_7656937716713521152_o.jpg Storm Gallery Last snow of the season on the University of Iowa campus as springtime flowers start to bloom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1545728182483-FU8ZEAPQ87H10WPQ2CBV/Iowa+Avenue+Wide+TAGGED.jpg Storm Gallery The first snow of the season falls in downtown Iowa City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1545728387746-STR2WRBFU6HTY85O7F4H/IMG_3791.png Storm Gallery An EF-3 tornado dances in the rural countryside outside of Canadian, Texas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/465e8cff-8783-47e0-ac8e-3d5b7cc490a5/Morton+tx+tornado.jpg Storm Gallery - 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Make it stand out Dazzling lightning strikes over the city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/07c9d4cc-50f5-462f-a490-b017551df9a9/284567731_10161567151575410_2116232444644329339_n.jpg Storm Gallery - Make it stand out Cars zip by a rotating thunderstorm in northeast Nebraska. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1545728108570-V5ORSDUDQ3RHEDIJWYPN/center+point+lightning+cg+TAGGED.jpg Storm Gallery A small pop-up thunderstorm produces a singular lightning strike under a clear night sky. Mars is the bright red-tinted object in the sky to the right of the storm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1545728281593-8N2F5OSANOW305A1HL0H/DSC_0005.JPG Storm Gallery A severe thunderstorm takes aim on downtown Chicago with wind gusts estimated higher than 60mph. A Chicago Police Department patrol boat races to the closest marina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1545638578362-6RG46LSFF1AE5864L6O7/IMG_3317.JPG Storm Gallery Stunning display of mammatus cloud prior to a wedge tornado in south-central Kansas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1545727929316-UBIE62CHT948LYMXEMO6/Pentacrest+Snow+Tagged.jpg Storm Gallery The first snow of the season falls on the University of Iowa campus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1589450191295-MTK1W5F9U49VTEOW0ZC9/shelfy.jpg Storm Gallery A photogenic shelf cloud sits along the leading edge of a powerful severe thunderstorm which produced widespread 70mph wind gusts on June 15, 2019 in e astern Iowa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1595309460726-SVWIMLH78GOHNYMS13Q2/Mothership+Storm+tagged.jpg Storm Gallery The morthership has landed - Big supercell near Sublette, KS on May 21, 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1545638750527-3KRR6O6I7D62AOBK8L0C/IMG_3550.JPG Storm Gallery A funnel begins to descend to the ground in near Caddo, Texas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1545728011540-7VO6DR5N3Y7NLP20WPGE/Wedge+in+the+night.jpg Storm Gallery A large EF-3 wedge tornado wider than a mile wide passes just north of Plains, Kansas well after sunset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1545728472894-E3RXI1IZMVRA9E7PJILE/IMG_9889.JPG Storm Gallery A tornado-warned storm in northeast Missouri produces a nearly-constant barrage of cloud-to-ground lightning ahead of the storm’s core of heavy rain and large hail which is tinting the storm blue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1545638620173-6F5CLHNK3DG14FI7F2E4/trishot+8x10.jpg Storm Gallery A lightning barrage ahead of a line of storms lights up the night sky west of Macomb, Illinois. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1545728057428-X29U9GZP36YNB9IIYE8R/ACC+Blizzard.jpg Storm Gallery A late-season Nor’easter brings heavy, wet snow to New York City as the Atlantic Coast Conference basketball tournament gets underway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1545728752347-K4CXCBCV06HGMYJJ9UIN/IMG_8866.JPG Storm Gallery A dangerous tornado-warned storm approaches Osage Beach, Missouri during an April tornado outbreak. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1589450361125-7GNB08VYFN0HGE2Q6GRY/Linwood.jpg Storm Gallery A powerful EF-4, wild-wide tornado takes aim on Linwood, Kansas on May 28, 2019. 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Make it stand out Artemis-I, America’s next generation Apollo, blasts off from the Kennedy Space Center in the dead of night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/9c8cada0-687f-4c2d-95ef-67609cc1251c/solar+storm+tagged+1.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out The Northern Lights erupt over the Missouri River in May 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/fed6a8c3-b9ad-4052-985d-5ab771677fa4/solar+storm+tagged+2.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out A rural highway descends into the Northern Lights in northeast Nebraska in May 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/85c38ab1-1a6c-4837-aacb-291aab36d2f8/Starlink+launch.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out A SpaceX Falcon 9 cruises through the night sky from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station carrying 51 Starlink satellites to orbit, as well as a Boeing spacecraft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/54d03f4d-4a1b-4bfa-a67c-bf850333605d/Koreasat+6A+Landing+short.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out A SpaceX Falcon 9 booster returns after launching the Koreasat 6A satellite to orbit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/9c99c38a-883e-4d85-8562-2fa97282162a/New+Glenn+Launch+1+smol.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out Inaugural launch of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket, heading to space from the cape Canaveral Space Force Station Space Launch Complex 36. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/ee7a7d04-f8f9-43d0-aa87-809bf5e9f90b/GOESU.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out A SpaceX Falcon Heavy blasts of from historic pad 39-A from the Kennedy Space Center with NOAA’s GOES-U, the fourth and final satellite in the GOES-R series of weather surveillance satellites, continuing our weather coverage from orbit through the mid 2030s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/d878d3e5-d5b4-4e6d-9b73-a1e203e2aac4/palm+and+moon.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out Blood moon sneaks behind palm trees during the March 14 lunar eclipse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/bf47e5e6-fce4-4666-81ef-4d24a7852719/337531105_961263478368407_782763787446993481_n.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out A stunning display of the northern lights fills the night sky in central Iowa on the night of March 23, 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/80f117be-e75f-42d4-a54b-71e324dd84f8/SES+Launch.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out A SpaceX Falcon 9 carries an SES satellite to orbit from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in June 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/62848e10-a288-4e8a-88a9-784859441922/342981371_747151807112619_5556535567485314298_n.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out The Northern Lights explode in eastern Iowa on April 23, 2023 with a G4 Geomagnetic Storm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/894ec811-633b-4d4d-87c9-2e7f6698f2a5/landing.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out The side boosters from a SpaceX Falcon Heavy mission land synchronized at LZ-1 and LZ-2 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station after helping GOES-U get to orbit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/60015bad-639d-4f21-88d2-736e996781e8/Atlas+Launch+wide+tagged.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out A wide-angle view from Space Launch Complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station as the Atlas V rocket takes flight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/61d2c67a-ec04-456b-9c97-4eaa496a1f7c/Galileo+L13+wide.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out Galileo L13 heads to space from SpaceX’s Space Launch Complex 40. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1628093449820-P9G9VULOUQCWLZGON8AG/slimmed+rocks.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out The Milky Way near Storm King Mountain in Colorado. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/d6e2b392-a8ff-4940-81c9-37725c645566/lz1+landing.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out A SpaceX Falcon 9 comes in for a landing following a successful Crww-7 launch to the International Space Station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1fc5acb8-3d85-4832-b231-655685d0a303/booster+return+tag.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out A SpaceX Falcon 9 booster returns to Port Canaveral for processing following a successful Starlink 6-11 launch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1545730179044-61U7UEHTC4AIGK0NKOWH/20.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery Long exposure startrail of the night sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1545730108787-72Z2VYDKKF6V8QCMD5M9/photoshop+edit.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery Quiet and calm night in rural America. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/81f92837-afd2-4434-8a57-51d6ef6a9ec2/Atlas+Launch+tagged.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out From 2.9 miles away, the Atlas V rocket with four strap-on boosters shines brilliantly bright against the Florida sunshine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/c7bf6bb2-a791-441a-b37d-1b57ab18d447/launch+tagged.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out The SLS, Space Launch System, turns the night into day as 8.8 million pounds of thrust propels the rocket off of Pad 39-B. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/0fe9db2c-c139-4191-bc1c-d06e766ec3d3/COMET+TAGGED.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/09c65442-4015-4bb9-b0aa-b0f98dc23f43/STARLINK+107+TAGGED.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1553750054831-UWGIS4OCP2PYMJ5ISZEM/SpaceX+DM1+Launch+Tagged.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery Launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 carrying Crew Dragon during DM-1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/05d3d6e3-664b-46c8-98a5-c00962b50916/Falcon+9+Launch+plume+tagged.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket reaches the point of maximum aerodynamic pressure as it launches southeastward from the Florida Space Coast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1545730237348-CWJRY86JVO1ZNR753HFH/GOES+S+LAUNCH+FIRE+AND+ICE+tagged.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carries the GOES-S weather satellite into orbit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/14ad32cd-ad3e-4d1b-9e30-1b25d6ab6625/lightning+rocket.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out Lightning strikes one of the protection towers around NASA’s SLS rocket just days before the first launch attempt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1545728108570-V5ORSDUDQ3RHEDIJWYPN/center+point+lightning+cg+TAGGED.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery A small pop-up thunderstorm produces a singular lightning strike under a clear night sky. Mars is the bright red-tinted object in the sky to the right of the storm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1595308843768-D559IX1S6BT5O308WKVP/Neowise+7.19.20++3++tagged.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery Comet Neowise with a long dust and ion tail, visible July 19, 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1545730335479-D6PM1U311PSXPA9EH7WR/GOES+S+Wide+TAGGED.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery LIFTOFF: The ULA Atlas V rocket ramps up and is let go from the launch pad from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on a course for geostationary orbit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1545730521423-AZXAQWQKH233OSH3XMXA/Atlas+Rollout.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery An Atlas V rocket rolls to the launch pad from the VIF. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1545730596025-3ZUP3YFZ4T8ZHVC7BWOK/conjunction+4.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery Venus Conjunction with the moon over Cedar Rapids, Iowa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1545730695361-U65S1RV07VXUEK4O75BL/Andromeda.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery Deep-space long-exposure photograph of the Andromeda Galaxy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1545730852497-804QOIHATGNUCI0C7SGT/Fiery+Delta+IV+Launch+TAGGED.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery Hydrogen ignites into a huge fireball at the base of the United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket seconds away from the launch of the Parker Solar Probe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/bc8e0000-bd27-4e9a-bd18-34b1a1011cee/galactic+core+test+tagged.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out The core of the Milky Way Galaxy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1545731475952-6GQVC5LBU8L6DYAXFX9R/work+damn+you.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery UNITED WE STARED: The Great American Total Solar Eclipse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1545731558153-O8JNLRN790C32200SA7S/GOES+S+Wide+TAKEOFF+TAGGED.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery The Atlas V rocket clears the tower at Space Launch Complex 41 as the GOES-S payload starts its trip to orbit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1553750124228-SX3DM2VX5SLJSYBYFQBQ/Falcon+and+Crew+Dragon+TAGGED.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery The Crew Dragon sits atop the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at stands vertical at historic Launch Pad 39-A with the crew access arm extended to the spacecraft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1628094029499-MWYZHM0TSL8K2TFYXWXN/Wide+Tall+Boi.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out The arm of the Milky Way over Black Mesa State Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/7f85cf08-0954-43e3-97f6-0dc738d94e99/pair+of+nebula+test+tagged.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out The Trifid (top right) and Lagoon (bottom left) Nebulas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1545731288241-P30E35AU184KEBFQISG5/delta+heavy+wide+launch.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery The United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket takes off from Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying the Parker Solar Probe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/d48dea30-e395-4825-8538-8dc592766f45/starlink+launch+2.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out A Falcon 9 carries a fresh batch of Starlink satellites to orbit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/e5873ab3-3a18-47a7-bd78-ac2ff8e0681c/milky+test+tagged.jpg Rocket and Space Gallery - Make it stand out A July night sky over Iowa. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/iowas-changing-climate daily 0.75 2019-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1553527586341-VBH63CTX31TXEB5H5NLW/warmest+years.png Iowa's Changing Climate 2018 will go down as the fourth warmest year globally, 1.42° above normal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1553527638533-Y44LCM4T65S3HNL9ECEJ/2+inch+pwats.png Iowa's Changing Climate Days per year with a precipitable water value of two inches or greater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1553529932909-YYU73LESUPOTONF1OXLP/annual+2%2B.JPG Iowa's Changing Climate Annual number of soundings with 2” or greater measured https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1553527697761-SP797EBLLEPLL4X4Y9MS/summer+pwat.png Iowa's Changing Climate Annual average precipitable water value https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1553529735438-505DCPQXR1AT2O4TJY5Z/annual+pwat.JPG Iowa's Changing Climate Summer average PWAT of 12z and 00z soundings in Omaha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1553527733798-RBM6X30HO5BWH3KHNM5J/wetter+summers.png Iowa's Changing Climate Summers are much wetter since 1965 in eastern Iowa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1553527762587-NNAPX9FLVAYZBO79R9BA/extreme+rainfall+cr.png Iowa's Changing Climate The annual number of days with 1.5” of precipitation has increased by nearly 30 percent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1553529341596-RNJO7LDOTSOTGWVS3G81/yearly+1.5+summary.JPG Iowa's Changing Climate Yearly summary of days with 1.5”+ of precipitation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1553527853091-9I06PQCAZELR2Y2LUW3Z/95+degree+days.png Iowa's Changing Climate The most notable change in summer temperatures are the significant reduction in days that measure 95 degrees or warmer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1553529036811-EIHTC8CS5990LZLCIKTY/95plus+days.JPG Iowa's Changing Climate Yearly count of 95-degree days or warmer in Cedar Rapids https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1553527922267-IVOFEINLJF8DP5A9LVPF/warmer+winters.png Iowa's Changing Climate Winters are averaging several degrees warmer since 1965 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1553530419605-BNWB6FQ2KS13Z11HM7K1/dubuque+summer+precip.JPG Iowa's Changing Climate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1553530655764-W20IPTXUYE2AOTW9BF74/ic+summer+precip.JPG Iowa's Changing Climate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1553530550118-9SK2SE2QODYF2RR4ETXI/cr+summer+precip.JPG Iowa's Changing Climate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1553530762081-GMKGIS3WU0ZPKSCS6P2C/waterloo+summer+precip.JPG Iowa's Changing Climate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1553527953646-CH6Q1ZABNB7YRX7F8F0T/snowier+winters.png Iowa's Changing Climate Seasonal snowfall has trended higher in all eastern Iowa cities https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/iowas-tornado-climatology daily 0.75 2019-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1562120529615-OIRPYUYMQU0IXO6FEYZ1/RW+tornado.jpg Iowa's Tornado Climatology A large tornado approaches Iowa City on May 24, 2019. (Photo: Nick Stewart) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1557783968598-R3TR3SVG09ST6BYU8S9F/iowa+tornadoes+month+grid.PNG Iowa's Tornado Climatology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1557783937720-HJJO38D8C8PTPPXUSIPF/iowa+tornadoes+month.png Iowa's Tornado Climatology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1557786687456-EJ418OLKY2GPB1MKZAUH/by+hour+grid.PNG Iowa's Tornado Climatology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1557786414297-8VPE9ULIR2F87B1ATZ06/image-asset.png Iowa's Tornado Climatology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1557787729005-JLTQGS666AMLT3T9BB04/tornado+deficits.PNG Iowa's Tornado Climatology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1557788863532-RDUAITSMXKHI90JUEBZP/iowa+extremes.png Iowa's Tornado Climatology https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/research-home daily 0.75 2025-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1557806157288-MDVQBEDI0Q172YZ3S9AV/canadian.PNG Research Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1557806143161-4QD6OUEC1FWLMGD2OHD1/10918942_10153026936624082_8940475505834944693_o.jpg Research Home https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/may-28-19-ef4-wedge daily 0.75 2019-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1559412363189-57BZVIRG4K98E6FT0B6Z/beast.jpg Linwood, KS EF-4 Intercept The mile-wide EF-4 tornado approaches the US 59 at N 1000 Road just south of Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo: Nick Stewart) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1559412604809-P2D70GJJ2IF0PGB76T3G/D7w0nplWsAE3sN_.jpg Linwood, KS EF-4 Intercept The tornado narrowly missed the heavily-populated Lawrence, Kansas and lifted right before moving into Bonner Springs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1559412656836-D3W95A1PYK827Z4ATDKI/D7w1YDvXsAERR03.jpg Linwood, KS EF-4 Intercept This was the EF-4 damage on the west side of Linwood. All the walls of this home collapsed. (Photo: NWS Kansas City) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1559412730649-DG5CAXTTB63DUQS4VIQD/D7ujm3LWsAAAgq_.jpg Linwood, KS EF-4 Intercept Free State Growers INC took a direct hit in Linwood. (Photo: Nick Stewart) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1559412778502-VFWFSCZ7GHIVWF6ZJHFF/D7ujlyPX4AElkCi.jpg Linwood, KS EF-4 Intercept The tornado flipped trucks and tore trees apart in Linwood. (Photo: Nick Stewart) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1559413315538-EAZYM61KKIK866PYVJSR/3fc53657-4813-4b28-b44d-1bfa66a9c313.gif Linwood, KS EF-4 Intercept KEAX base velocity view of the tornado’s path. SPECTRA’s instrument placement locations are marked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1559413709754-T5IPHKPGGKN2AS05570P/IMG_20190526_125334.jpg Linwood, KS EF-4 Intercept A RADWIN (Rapid-Deploy Weather Instrument) studying inflow data on a Colorado supercell which produced baseball-sized hail in Springfield, Colorado on May 26, 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1559413962991-BREI5WD2S0IBMM07JJCB/MVIMG_20190528_191721.jpg Linwood, KS EF-4 Intercept Rear flank downdraft data is collected in Bonner Springs, Kansas as an EF-4 tornado lifts just north of this location. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1559544533584-LKWGICPX6ZVD2S3J1MKO/627pm+KEAX.jpg Linwood, KS EF-4 Intercept RADWIN 1 data plotted on KEAX Base Velocity at 6:27 PM CDT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1559544585670-BS8AUY39CH2BYMHHQY9O/629pm+KEAX.jpg Linwood, KS EF-4 Intercept RADWIN 1 data plotted on KEAX Base Velocity at 6:29 PM CDT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1559544718172-WUYDINHJUXW7GT7ALLHM/radwin+data+NEW.png Linwood, KS EF-4 Intercept Time series RADWIN data from first collection to the RFD/tornado winds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1559460063537-E3C8XD0A3AA7ESJP6SHC/LINWOOD+default.png Linwood, KS EF-4 Intercept KIXD RAP sounding at 2300z. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1559460770226-7SNUV74TWM5E89REN859/LINWOOD+RADWIN+Edit.png Linwood, KS EF-4 Intercept KIXD RAP sounding with RADWIN data inserted into the surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1559683988726-2IHQQT9CP6LCRF4WQMPG/new+linwood.png Linwood, KS EF-4 Intercept https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1559684287367-OF0AOD17SI3JV13ILKCA/VWP+KEAX.PNG Linwood, KS EF-4 Intercept The low-level winds were certainly more backed prior to the storm approaching the radar site. With time the veer-back-veer aloft improved as the storm approached KEAX. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1559684455189-61R0S4S9V5O97A6WQOSH/Screenshot_20190604-145119.jpg Linwood, KS EF-4 Intercept Distance from KEAX to RADWIN 1 was 48.4 nautiful miles. While distant, the VAD data was still in the inflow region of the supercell. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1559545492019-1859FZJ1DRYJ1RZNIADR/IMG_20190603_015853.jpg Linwood, KS EF-4 Intercept The impact with the ground snapped the radiation shield off the RADWIN and cracked the base of the anemometer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1559545454060-0R1XPHO42XTMXZGZ2BA7/D7tBymcXYAAXE0F.jpg Linwood, KS EF-4 Intercept Retrieving the RADWIN from the field following the tornado. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/field-of-dreams daily 0.75 2021-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1629132839308-1EZD8K2JP3LFHTI8GFS7/IMG_1931.jpg Field of Dreams - Aug. 12, 2021 Field of Dreams Game in Dyersville, IA - The first regular-season MLB game ever in Iowa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1629131650090-ZV9TCJJTM5OQVVNPTKSM/IMG_0911.jpg Field of Dreams - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1629132479340-1PI99YM8JYVQGK84528R/IMG_1621.jpg Field of Dreams - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1629132293535-TKZMYJDUVZEA9F6PT3UO/IMG_1530.jpg Field of Dreams - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1629131720777-48BCGJE7VG4MWJWIM2VL/IMG_0700.jpg Field of Dreams - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1629131795106-VMNWWM7NW2FAMG58BWP7/IMG_0334.jpg Field of Dreams - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1629131877856-ES76W7OLQCQUS0PA6L42/IMG_0829.jpg Field of Dreams - 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1629132415210-HRECP5ZTLXD2C3GK5GPI/IMG_0276.jpg Field of Dreams - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1629132659491-UKXDP8JPHLXWT1WQA6R7/IMG_0282.jpg Field of Dreams - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1629132700649-5VI6IIBY04KHF5IPM08I/IMG_0286.jpg Field of Dreams - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1629132926605-N0U17X8L02FHQ2E9YWNH/IMG_0551.jpg Field of Dreams - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1629132517902-LK9RNMCFHM4PVVNPO8IR/Untitled_Panorama-1.jpg Field of Dreams - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/2020-iowa-derecho daily 0.75 2022-08-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/a454d317-085a-44cb-bf30-4935858d631e/location.JPG 2020 Iowa Derecho - The Iowa Derecho Photo gallery from Meteorologist Nick Stewart during the costliest thunderstorm disaster in US history, the Aug. 10, 2020 derecho. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/67ec0cae-95f6-435c-a626-e51822500358/PANO_20200810_120422.vr.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out The encounter with the shelf cloud along the leading edge of the derecho on Highway 21, just north of US 30, north of Belle Plaine, Iowa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/f0b13dc1-14c7-47e4-bd89-bf29a823d178/IMG_20200810_130823.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out A stop sign at the intersection of US 30 and 26th Avenue south of Newhall, Iowa is bent as the base with extensive damage to trees and powerlines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/d40b098a-d7b1-468a-904c-44722d8028d7/IMG_20200810_131321.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out Extensive damage to a farm located on US 30 south of Van Horne, Iowa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/468998fc-393f-4304-b9b7-a8858afea091/IMG_20200810_131327.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out The corn crop was devastated along the storm’s path, this taken south of Van Horne. The USDA estimated 850,000 acres of crop in Iowa were a complete loss from the storm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/c35e535b-4f91-472a-afa6-e555c2f1adb7/IMG_20200810_131730.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out Power lines were destroyed across the path of destruction, especially along US 30. This photo taken on 22nd Avenue south of Van Horne shows sheet metal trapped in the lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/6313785c-de82-4428-b310-86b9b2fe8ab9/IMG_0205.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out A semi jackknifed along US30 due to the intense wind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/0f6feeef-33fb-40d0-8ab3-5d4431efcc43/IMG_0229.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out A building with extensive roof damage as rain continues to pour down well after the storm rolled through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/e053e20c-1485-45a0-ba41-2b8cc80b5e33/IMG_0234.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out Sheet metal wrapped around powerlines in front of a field of corn that lies completely flattened. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/348ac09d-be53-4604-8118-c7fdd5335232/IMG_0239.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out Traffic is at a standstill west of Cedar Rapids along US 30 due to high-tension lines over the highway. We were able to maneuver on the shoulder and under the lines while semis were stuck for hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/17a7d6a5-4f17-4f31-9855-c785aa60fad9/IMG_0260.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out A long line of high-tension power lines toppled across US 30 stopping traffic. Many lines snapped at the base for more than a quarter mile. A house in the distance is missing its roof with corn fields flattened. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/37ca7b04-fc34-4bd9-a536-c253453760b0/IMG_0295.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out Streetlights absolutely shredded by the wind gusts in northeast Cedar Rapids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/4fc57da2-3500-45ed-a009-310f686b9046/IMG_20200810_160347.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out After successfully making it back to Cedar Rapids, the devastation was everywhere. At my work in northeast Cedar Rapids, entire trees were toppled with stoplights scattered everywhere from blocks away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/d0ce57c4-3c77-45ad-8e05-7d284911fbfd/IMG_20200810_173333.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out The back window in our storm chasing vehicle was blown out. I was sitting in the seat right in front of this window, showers by shards of glass. I used my jacket to try and keep the wind and water out as gusts up to 140mph battered our vehicle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/b4815cf1-f96a-41dd-b004-8b0dc05b07dc/IMG_20200810_193031.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out Trees fell on homes all across Cedar Rapids, a scene replicated street after street. This taken while trying to return to my apartment the evening of Aug. 10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/51b79937-80b7-4c0b-957e-79dcba7734ed/IMG_20200810_200315.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out My apartment, now missing its roof, following the derecho. I occupied to the top apartment right below where the roof blew off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/acf39beb-9bdd-45ca-b2e0-3991ede20c70/IMG_20200816_152743.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out I was able to run and grab a few things from my apartment the night of the storm, and this is what I grabbed. My backup camera, backup computer hardware, a Halo figure that is rather valuable, and clothes including a few ties to work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/ab043399-0eef-4ae9-8bfa-fe500a19eb89/IMG_0330.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out Tires Plus on Collins Road and 1st Ave was significantly destroyed by the storm. A car that was undergoing work when the storm hits remains on a lift. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/27374812-9686-4632-ac85-035cea2a0ad6/IMG_0344.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out Power restoration companies pour into the region. At peak, more than 585,000 customers were without power in Iowa in the aftermath. It took more than three weeks to get all customers back online. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/b9d2d89a-8d1c-46e8-bae6-49f079d3b416/IMG_0353.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out Travel around Cedar Rapids was extremely difficult due to down trees and powerlines, and on the main Interstate 380, flipped semis still lines the roadways. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/2befa415-4e1c-443f-8b95-f228ab100091/IMG_0367.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out Power poles snapped by the Cedar Rapids airport. This was part of the main feed of power into the southwestern part of the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/94dca571-1de5-4d30-8b27-0f0ac231cdfe/IMG_20200811_110722.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out The morning after the derecho I interviewed Linn County Emergency Management coordinator Steve O’Konek to get a handle on the immediate response and situation in the county. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/15fcaa2f-9549-42e9-96b8-8ff25804bc1c/IMG_0380.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out Following the derecho and being left homeless, I “moved” in with co-worker and great friend David Amelotti. This image shows the early days of getting through the storm. Coolers filled with ice, grilling as the main way of cooking food, and a generator keeping the fridge running with plenty of fuel on hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/66785055-d9a4-4e30-ada4-3b86d7c0ca8c/IMG_0398.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out With 95-percent of Linn County without power following the disaster, the night sky was very clear. This was taken in northeast Cedar Rapids, an otherwise impossible shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/5ba5b64d-e9ec-4550-bcdb-e1cc30d6a302/IMG_20200813_143126.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/43b8732b-3414-457c-9460-c02902097e1c/IMG_20200813_143133.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out A card sent to our station from a few kids. I vividly remember seeing this and breaking down into tears. I think, for whatever reason, this is was let what just happened flood my emotions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/08e96a9c-9f48-4444-926d-9a01405a2fbc/IMG_20200815_113205.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out Friday August 15 was the first time I was off following the storm, and I had a few days to try and get my life together. Somehow, as usual, I ended back at work anyway sporting a shirt created by Raygun to raise money for storm victims. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/9b8abadc-4ab8-45f2-9fff-62413adb2a59/IMG_20200815_150549.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out A home just behind the Iowa’s News Now studio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/4be35d43-b9a3-4683-a4c9-f4594b4042b5/IMG_3683.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out While looking around Marion, Iowa, I came across this radio tower operated by WMT, completely toppled. I shared this image with the National Weather Service in Davenport. This started the post-storm survey process. The damage caused to this tower was estimated at 130mph. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/55396055-12be-4648-9d2a-58dd57929841/IMG_3691.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out The main feed of power into Marion, Iowa was now mostly repaired by ITC. This would start the significant increase in customers receiving power following the storm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/959b4df6-fdea-4fad-8540-669494543176/IMG_3719.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out Members of the Iowa National Guard help remove tree debris in southwest Cedar Rapids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/6f153849-d44b-492f-a31b-4c0a0d12ba1b/IMG_3743.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out There was a significant amount of public backlash for the lack of National Guard presence in the early days after the storm, despite their limited operational usefulness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/8eff1552-aaf9-42aa-82d9-485445c8f8d0/IMG_3827.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out Air Force One lands at the Eastern Iowa Airport for a presidential visit. The former president Donald Trump never left the airport grounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/1a1d5559-7b80-4f80-b547-e2f1097d4646/IMG_3849.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out A crew from the Iowa DOT repairs one of countless signs across the region toppled by the strong wind gusts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/bc2c9acc-43e3-4a6f-b221-ebd11cf2a48b/IMG_3881.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out Ten days after the storm, power crews are still working on restoration efforts in Benton County, south of Vinton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/43c2569d-4c3c-437a-b848-85b785fce6a9/IMG_3906.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out Johnson Farms in Garrison was significantly impacted the the derecho, nine years after another derecho destroyed their shop. The committed to rebuild once again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/96c90211-aa80-45db-a2ac-80bfaad9eb2e/IMG_3957.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out The corn crop near Garrison was devastated by the storm, showing no sign of trying to stand back up. The timing of this storm in August couldn’t be much worse as there was no time for the corn to recover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/564829c7-d300-4bae-8707-6aac5668980f/IMG_3984.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out The Thompson Farm, near Van Horne, lay in ruin following the derecho. This was the property located right next to a photo I took the day off with powerlines over the rural gravel road on 22nd Avenue off of US30 in Benton County. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/4bda16b4-f311-4b83-aeaf-5ebf697f48f3/IMG_4001.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out Apartments in southwest Cedar Rapids along Wilson Avenue and Wiley Boulevard were demolished by the derecho. Wind gusts here were estimated at 140mph by the National Weather Service. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/5cfa5333-06a9-4ae1-b2b3-247fc2ffb37d/IMG_4028.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out Many people, especially low-income families, lived inside these apartments and were left homeless by the storm. Many lived in tents for days following the storm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/2feecc34-0063-4e9f-8e75-24923d8d48f6/IMG_4043.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out Businesses were ruined by the derecho near the apartment complex, including a laundromat. These businesses have not returned following the storm two years later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/c39fcce1-33f2-4133-8059-161042644920/IMG_20200817_194555.jpg 2020 Iowa Derecho - Make it stand out Power restored to Jason and Kacie’s home with a home-smoked meal. https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/model-hub daily 0.75 2024-12-02 https://www.midwestweathercenter.com/milton-research daily 0.75 2025-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/35ee9338-51fc-404e-8b10-2ae4368d5d3e/table+1.png Milton Research - Make it stand out TABLE 1. Florida Peninsular Tornado outbreaks associated with tropical system based on criteria set by Hagemeyer (1997) from 1995-2023. Gabrielle 2001 is listed twice due to a morning and evening event, separated by more than four hours, but each meeting the outbreak criteria. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/ab0471ff-3ed6-4cbb-b6a1-fe9c69eb0fa7/output+%288%29.png Milton Research - Make it stand out Figure 1: The tornadoes associated with Hurricane Milton in relation to the storm’s center shows the vast majority in the right-front quadrant, an area that has the enhanced low-level wind shear and helicity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/6dc70cd8-c05c-40c8-af34-d03dec8f69df/MFL.gif Milton Research - Make it stand out Figure 2: An 18z special sounding from MFL shows the very impressive thermodynamic environment setting up over the eastern and southeastern Florida Peninsula as the tornado outbreak was about to begin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/eed7b5a2-9424-4ffc-a9fd-b1042638a3a3/TBW.gif Milton Research - Make it stand out Figure 3: An 18z special sounding from TBW shows the very impressive kinematic environment setting up over the western Florida Peninsula as the tornado outbreak was about to begin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/885672f2-0368-4e67-9ef8-fda1102e5277/18z.jpg Milton Research - Make it stand out Figure 4: An 18z RAP reanalysis for Fort Pierce, Florida indicated a volatile environment for tornadoes with SBCAPE more than 3600 j/kg and 0-1km SRH 102 m2/s2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/79e73499-2348-4b84-81e4-e563c06e7d5f/fig+5.jpg Milton Research - Make it stand out Figure 5: A 21z RAP reanalysis for Fort Pierce, Florida shows an increase in low-level wind shear with 0-1km SRH up to 144 m2/s2 with a substantially higher effective inflow SRH. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/07643e62-b2a5-4956-86a6-ef0fca5aee1c/fig+6.gif Milton Research - Make it stand out Figure 6: The 12z sounding from KEY shows a pocket of dry air intrusion south of Hurricane Milton advecting northeast towards the Florida peninsula. This would further increase the thermodynamic environment ahead of the impending tornado outbreak. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/c43802cc-66f9-4fbc-9407-84364f7b4d84/fig+7.png Milton Research - Make it stand out Figure 7: All tropical tornadoes and the relationship between the 0-1km SRH and the MLCAPE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/70349eaf-32f1-405f-ab9e-6213473a728e/fig8.png Milton Research - Make it stand out Figure 8: All tropical tornadoes and the relationship between the 0-1km SRH and the MLCAPE with a standard deviation applied. The tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton are denoted as triangles to give context to the higher-end shear and instability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/da65bf42-3881-471e-83ae-447c81f5f9aa/fig+9.png Milton Research - Make it stand out Figure 9: Box plots of MLCAPE for Florida tornadoes associated with landfalling tropical system with the 1995-2023 baseline compared to Hurricane Milton. In this case, the 25th percentile for Milton tornadoes is very close to the 75th percentile for all other tropical tornadoes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/bdca4df6-784a-4082-851e-ebe25fe6d320/fig+10.png Milton Research - Make it stand out Figure 10: Box plots of 0-1km SRH for Florida tornadoes associated with landfalling tropical system with the 1995-2023 baseline compared to Hurricane Milton. In this case, the 25th percentile for Milton tornadoes is measurably higher than the 75th percentile for all other tropical tornadoes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/82140b9c-c578-47b3-95d6-4702fd57617f/fig+11.png Milton Research - Make it stand out Figure 11: The 700-500mb mean relative humidity for tornadoes associated with Milton (primary Y axis) and all other tropical system induces tornadoes (secondary Y axis). The peak deciles for Milton were in the 40-60% range while all other tornadoes were in the 70-90% range. This indicated higher mid-level dry air intrusion over the tornadoes spawned by Milton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/008c1008-429c-48c3-a70f-52bf02868228/fig+12.png Milton Research - Make it stand out Figure 12: All tropical tornadoes and the relationship between the 0-1km SRH and the MLCAPE with a standard deviation applied. The tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton are denoted as triangles, Hurricane Ian as diamonds and Tropical Storm Debby as squares. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55a07bc1e4b082d0073d7444/d3261791-bff5-40f4-acb6-2e8b8fb40ab5/table+2.png Milton Research - Make it stand out TABLE 2. 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