Batten Down! We don't go from 79 to 53 without a few bumps!

[Conveyor Belt]

So, Sunday the high was 79. Predicted high for Tuesday is 53. Know what that means? Oh, yeah... front moving through. And all the fun weather that goes with it.

Lock up your lawnmowers, bring the kids in from the yard and enjoy the ride!!!

[firefly]

The Weather Channel said that OK & KS had grapefruit sized hail! EEEK!:ohnoes:

[brianinms]

I am not sure if many people know, but there is a top notch weather research center in Petal called Pullman Point. I am involved in amateur radio ie Ham Radio and we utilize this as a resource to monitor up the minute conditions here in hattiesburg.

http://pullmangeosciences.com/weather/stormcenterframeset.html

[LipsofanAngel]

Mike Seidel fom the Weathe Channel is reporting from Jackson today. He just said that the sun shining tofay is a bad thing... means more heat & more instability when the front comes through :(

I'm less concerned about myself today. It's my mom I'm worried about. She's taking a night class in Wayne County (through William Carey) and will be driving back in the bad weather. I've begged her not to go to class, but she's stubborn. I really wish they would cancel.

[Hermione]

It's always bad news when the Weather Channel guys show up in your town!

[Scarlett O'Hara]

At least it's not supposed to get here until after school this time!!!

[countrygirl]

I am not sure if many people know, but there is a top notch weather research center in Petal called Pullman Point. I am involved in amateur radio ie Ham Radio and we utilize this as a resource to monitor up the minute conditions here in hattiesburg.

http://pullmangeosciences.com/weather/stormcenterframeset.html

Thanks for the note. I had pulled up a webcam from here I think, but didn't know this place was here. I will be adding your site to my favorites!

[jojobeans1120]

sounds like it might get pretty rough....


Special Weather Statement


930 am CST Mon Mar 3 2008

...Severe weather outbreak this afternoon and tonight...

Significant severe weather with widespread damaging winds...strong
tornadoes...and large hail will be possible this afternoon and
tonight.

As a large and powerful storm system approaches the area...an
unstable and moist airmass will surge north from the Gulf of Mexico
today. Ahead of the strong cold front...this moisture will combine
with very strong wind shear to bring the potential for a major
severe weather event.

Severe thunderstorms could develop as early as midday west of the
Mississippi River...but the greatest potential for severe storms
will exist from mid afternoon through evening...as scattered severe
thunderstorms develop along and ahead of the cold front and
eventually form into a squall line.

Activity occurring west of the Interstate 55 corridor this afternoon
and evening will have the greatest chance of producing strong
tornadoes...while activity later in the evening along and east of
Interstate 55 corridor will have the highest chance of producing
widespread damaging winds. Please continue to monitor later
forecasts concerning this imminent severe weather outbreak.

Expires:032015 gmt

[Kitty]

http://image.weather.com/web/radar/us_jan_closeradar_plus_usen.jpg

[LipsofanAngel]

I looked through the handbook & can't find any info, but does anyone know William Carey's class cancellation policy regarding bad weather?

[Kitty]

I looked through the handbook & can't find any info, but does anyone know William Carey's class cancellation policy regarding bad weather?

You should call William Carey and ask them.

Maybe the Registrar's Office?

[Mike'sGirl]

I am not sure if many people know, but there is a top notch weather research center in Petal called Pullman Point. I am involved in amateur radio ie Ham Radio and we utilize this as a resource to monitor up the minute conditions here in hattiesburg.

http://pullmangeosciences.com/weather/stormcenterframeset.html


I know Mr. Pullman and he know his stuff BIGTIME! Good up to the minute information that is Local!

[R1ZOOM]

They are saying up to 100mph wind gusts possible

[No-Halo]

They are saying up to 100mph wind gusts possible
That blows!! :smt103

[luvnlife]

:ohnoes: This sounds bad, I hate bad weather!!!!

[Kitty]

http://image.weather.com/web/radar/us_jan_closeradar_plus_usen.jpg

[Conveyor Belt]

it doesn't look so bad on radar...

[LipsofanAngel]

yeah, 'cept for that RED just west of Alexandria.....

[Conveyor Belt]

yeah, 'cept for that RED just west of Alexandria.....

but it's so tiny....

[LipsofanAngel]

but it's so tiny....

that's what she said.


(sorry, I had to!)

[OLDLADY]

I sorry that you sorry....but that was a good one.....

[R1ZOOM]

it doesn't look so bad on radar...


it's supposed to intensify as it gets closer, with the worst being from 8-3 especially around midnight

[Conveyor Belt]

it's supposed to intensify as it gets closer, with the worst being from 8-3 especially around midnight

Yeah, it seems like it's gotten bigger.

[fuzzis]

Yeah, it seems like it's gotten bigger.

Oh if only I were inclined to double entendre....

[Kitty]

I thought this was the weather thread.

:kekeke:

[fuzzis]

I thought this was the weather thread.

:kekeke:

I know. Which is why I'm being haved. :smt086

[amanda]

Think I'll go ahead and leave work and fill up my tank before the bad stuff hits and it get's cold tomorrow. Check ya'll later.

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Careful, Amanda!!

[Butterball]

Radar at 6:30 showing two lines coming our way. Columbia - Marion County is under a tornado warning (northern half with cell moving north-east).

The CD Director in Pearl River County mentioned to some this afternoon the the National Weather Service has sent a weather observer to Hattiesburg for tonight.......... the first time he can ever remember such happening.

The lines moving our way don't appear to be "that" bad, but you never know.. Lots of small but destructive tornadoes can be spun off by these type lines and embedded cells.

Pay attention and have a plan in mind if you need to take cover quickly.. :smt023

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Startin to rain pretty hard in the Grove!!!

[proudtobefrompetal]

it's still not doing anything in Petal

[Kitty]

The squall line will be coming through later this evening:

http://image.weather.com/looper/archive/us_jan_closeradar_plus_usen/1L.jpg?1204596952593

[Butterball]

Got one more line to come through.... right now it doesn't look too bad but it can always build some in the next hour or two... Keep an eye out ;)

[ComputerDude]

Gettin' windy out again right now.

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Forrest and Lamar are under a thunderstorm warning.............

[noway]

ohh crap rex is helping nick at wdam... :smt105

[thrillseeker]

All I hear is thunder. I think it has rained a little but not bad. I was expecting to be scared.

[noway]

Tornado warning lamar county.. OMG lips

[No-Halo]

Tornado Warning just issued for Lamar County until 9:45pm.

[jojobeans1120]

Dammit! I JUST got my kids to go to bed. NOW, they're going to get RIGHT back up! :(

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Just saw that!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LipsofanAngel]

Tornado warning lamar county.. OMG lips
yeah, I just noticed that. I've actually got too much else weighing on my mind to be as anxious as normal over the weather.

[ComputerDude]

Doppler indicated tornado heading towards Hattiesburg. Nothing sited on the ground, just doppler indicated.

[Butterball]

The line has developed a little more and is about 20 minutes from OG area.

Appears to be bringing some heavy weather to us shortly. The embedded

t-storms will move over the area for an hour or so....

Sharp eyes and ears, boys and girls :smt023

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Oh ya'll, we're having some really heavy gusts here............My house is creaking and stuff is flying around outside!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[amanda]

I'm glad I made it back home before this crap showed up.

[pinkytuscadero]

The wind keeps beating on the door! I can hear it and it sounds like someone wants to come in.

I've got big scared dog kenneled inside-she hates the bad weather.

Pinky

[58ford]

Stop signs are flappin' a little, but nothing significant here. Maybe I shoulda left the 'possum inside.

[Scarlett O'Hara]

The wind is making so much noise my yorkie is going crazy. I've got the lab in the garage with the door down.

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Forrest.......tornado warning

[jojobeans1120]

Heavy rain here in Petal.... more to come, I'm sure. :ohnoes:

[ComputerDude]

Heavy rain here in Petal.... more to come, I'm sure. :ohnoes:
Weird.
Just wind in my part of town. Not a drop outside.
yet.

[No-Halo]

Forrest.......tornado warning
Til 10:15pm

[No-Halo]

http://image.weather.com/looper/archive/us_jan_closeradar_plus_usen/5L.jpg?1204603021484

[pinkytuscadero]

Here comes the thunder!

[LipsofanAngel]

somebody turned the thunder on here in OG. Lookin like the tornado that was spotted will be traveling north of hwy 98 when it comes through lamar county (according to Nick). I hope he's right.

[pinkytuscadero]

somebody turned the thunder on here in OG. Lookin like the tornado that was spotted will be traveling north of hwy 98 when it comes through lamar county (according to Nick). I hope he's right.


Cole Rd. is a magnet for tornados!

[jojobeans1120]

Weird.
Just wind in my part of town. Not a drop outside.
yet.


Ha! It wasn't rain. It was leaves from my pot plants on the front porch blowing against the window, along with the flag. My bad... :smt102
No rain here yet either. It is VERY humid outside though. I just walked outside because I thought the "rain" I had been hearing had slacked off. Man, I really need to get a good lookin' yard dude... :smt023

[pinkytuscadero]

Lips and Scarlett,
It might be time to get under the mattress!:smt103

[Scarlett O'Hara]

I keep hearing stuff and looking out thinking I'm going to see hail, but none yet..........Just lost power for a few minutes

[LipsofanAngel]

shiste I hate this. The power out didn't make me happy. I need to find a flashlight!

[LipsofanAngel]

Scarlett & Pinky- if y'll see me blowin away in the wind, try to catch me!

[Scarlett O'Hara]

We'll be right behind you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[No-Halo]

Scarlett & Pinky- if y'll see me blowin away in the wind, try to catch me!

We'll be right behind you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.alphatykes.com.au/graphics/images/girlwithnet.jpg

[LipsofanAngel]

ah, crap.... so, since the power went out can I use that as an excuse not to reset my alarm clock to wake me up in the morning??

[amanda]

Honey, you got your lipstick on? :)

[ComputerDude]

ah, crap.... so, since the power went out can I use that as an excuse not to reset my alarm clock to wake me up in the morning??How are you online without power?

[kevin]

USMs sirens are going off! Crap lucky tornado's probably wouldn't want my neighborhood!

[Butterball]

Get the net, halo, Get the net :smt103

[ComputerDude]

Thunder is here now

[No-Halo]

Forrest County Tornado Warning extended til 10:45pm.

[MamaTyson74]

I wish this weather would calm down. I cant go to sleep till its calmed down out there :-(

[No-Halo]

http://image.weather.com/looper/archive/us_jan_closeradar_plus_usen/5L.jpg?1204604469812

[Butterball]

You out working in this stuff, halo?

[No-Halo]

You out working in this stuff, halo?
Actually off tonight but I have my radio and pager going.

[Butterball]

Actually off tonight but I have my radio and pager going.

Prolly sounds like a 'buzzer' right now...........

Glad you're not out in this stuff.... and hopefully, nothing
will happen to call you out ;)

Stay dry :smt023

[SoMissTV]

Quick update:

Still raining.

[luvnlife]

It's getting really bad here.

[No-Halo]

http://image.weather.com/looper/archive/us_jan_closeradar_plus_usen/5L.jpg?1204607234578

[SoMissTV]

Still raining.

[luvnlife]

and thundering and lightening????????

[SoMissTV]

It's not lightening up here any... still lightning.

[luvnlife]

Ahaaaaa!!!!!!!! I think I understand now!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[No-Halo]

It's not lightening up here any... still lightning.
Excellent forecasting Rex. :clap:

[firefly]

It is really storming here in Petal right now! Strong wind, lightening & thunder! I hope that the power doesn't go out!:ohnoes:

[SoMissTV]

Yeah, I sure hope the power doesn't go ou

[firefly]

OMG! That lightening bolt just struck something close!!!:ohnoes:

[No-Halo]

Report of a building collapse at Camp Shelby, tornado touched down, with injuries.

[luvnlife]

Oh no!!!!!!!!!!! I'm really scared now!

[firefly]

When did this happen, No-Halo? Just now?

[No-Halo]

When did this happen, No-Halo? Just now?
Yes just now, responders are on the way.

[luvnlife]

any news on the direction of the tornado?

[No-Halo]

It'd have to be traveling northeast which should put it south and east of Petal hopefully.

[luvnlife]

Seems to be dieing down a bit now.

[No-Halo]

Units on scene are reporting trees and powerlines down, building collapsed and 8-9 injured persons.

[luvnlife]

Oh I hope not life threatening!

[No-Halo]

Camp Shelby personnel, Forrest SO, AAA Ambulance, McLaurin and Dixie VFDs are all on scene.....still chaotic but everyone is accounted for that was in the building.

[firefly]

Saying a prayer that the injured will be OK.

[No-Halo]

I have to crash, goodnight and everyone stay safe out there.

http://image.weather.com/looper/archive/us_jan_closeradar_plus_usen/5L.jpg?1204609817531

[wilebill]

Coming home from downtown I noticed that Gordon's Creek was as high as I've seen it in a long time. Also, I noticed that the power was out on 4th St. around HHS and the light there at Hutchinson and 4th was not working.