Turtle Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Hi guys! We are having comms issues here, but they may be clearing up. In case you missed it... PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 1215 PM EDT FRI JUN 3 2011 ...SOME PRELIMINARY TORNADO SURVEY INFORMATION... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON MASSACHUSETTS IS STILL IN THE PROCESS OF CONDUCTING A STORM SURVEY. HOWEVER AT THIS TIME WE ARE ABLE TO CONFIRM SOME INFORMATION REGARDING THE TORNADO THAT PASSED FROM WESTFIELD THROUGH SPRINGFIELD AND EASTWARD TO MONSON AND BEYOND. SOME OF THE HARDEST HIT AREAS WILL BE CLASSIFIED WITH A RATING OF EF-3 OR HIGHER ON THE ENHANCED FUJITA DAMAGE CLASSIFICATION SCALE. WE ARE HOPING TO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE MORE COMPLETE INFORMATION ON PATH LENGTH...PATH WIDTH...TIMING...AND EF SCALE RANKINGS...LATE THIS EVENING. $$ FIELD There will DEFINITELY be more later... --Turtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalcottWx Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Bingo-- exactly what several of us have said: solid EF3, possibly higher. We all did a good job rating this one from our armchairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Rain Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Bingo-- exactly what several of us have said: solid EF3, possibly higher. We all did a good job rating this one from our armchairs. Yeah walking around Monson it was really easy to see EF-3 damage. There are candidates for EF-4 damage but it's unclear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Will be the first 3 or higher in southern New England since May 29th, 1995. This could also be the 3rd 4 in the state of MA...that's pretty crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan11 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 So you'll have another chance to chase an EF3 in SNE by your 40th B-Day. It could be worse. Will be the first 3 or higher in southern New England since May 29th, 1995. This could also be the 3rd 4 in the state of MA...that's pretty crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
free_man Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Bingo-- exactly what several of us have said: solid EF3, possibly higher. We all did a good job rating this one from our armchairs. I hope everyone local does donate some money to whatever reputable local charity to help out, if needed. Very bad scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthlight Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Very reasonable and fits what everybody else was thinking based on what we saw. Thanks for the hard work and information as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 AWT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Thanks Eleanor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomNH Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 A lot like the Epsom, NH tornado in '08...damage looks similar especially the trees. EDIT: That was an F2...I had thought it was an F3 but I was mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Yeah walking around Monson it was really easy to see EF-3 damage. There are candidates for EF-4 damage but it's unclear. Brimfield looks a little stronger , could find 4 damage there, some great and sad stories out of there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoob40 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Although CT Rain downplayed what happened in Springfield earlier I think there's EF3 damage indicated in the east Forest Park and 16 Acres sections of the city and possibly in the South End. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Rain Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Although CT Rain downplayed what happened in Springfield earlier I think there's EF3 damage indicated in the east Forest Park and 16 Acres sections of the city and possibly in the South End. I said widespread EF1/EF2 but it appears to be some EF3 damage there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allsnow Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 That tornadotony poster from ohio saw the debri ball on the radar during the event and posted it was either EF-3 or 4......that guy seems to know his stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamrivers Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Brimfield looks a little stronger , could find 4 damage there, some great and sad stories out of there. I would agree with this.....based on the definitions, I think it would have been difficult to see by-the-book EF4 damage in Monson, but Brimfield - just from the portion I saw (Holland Road) would definitely qualify by-the-book IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 That tornadotony poster from ohio saw the debri ball on the radar during the event and posted it was either EF-3 or 4......that guy seems to know his stuff Tony has come a long way since his uber weenie days Also, please don't insult him by saying he's from Ohio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Tony has come a long way since his uber weenie days Also, please don't insult him by saying he's from Ohio. He's definitely one of the top posters here when it comes to severe wx...if anyone is interested in severe when he posts...READ IT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornadotony Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Tony has come a long way since his uber weenie days Also, please don't insult him by saying he's from Ohio. Haha that's for sure...I was a stupid teenager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornadotony Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 He's definitely one of the top posters here when it comes to severe wx...if anyone is interested in severe when he posts...READ IT. Haha thanks. I appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sojitodd Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 .... Also, please don't insult him by saying he's from Ohio. Now was that really necessary? We are going through enough with Tressel leaving and the Buckeyes and all...we are all a mess here right now....really..talking about kicking someone when they are down.. *dilly is half at least of why we look so bad on here.... *edited because I like Frito-Lay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Haha thanks. I appreciate it. When I saw you in here I KNEW something was up for this day...but still it didn't fully click with me to just call and say I couldn't do the book that day. I'm just mentally drained from this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornadotony Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 When I saw you in here I KNEW something was up for this day...but still it didn't fully click with me to just call and say I couldn't do the book that day. I'm just mentally drained from this. Heh, I know the feeling. I was at a friend's grad party on 6/7/08, when a cyclic supercell that produced 8 tornadoes, 4 of them strong, passed 10 miles west of my house. I didn't chase that day and I've regretted it ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Heh, I know the feeling. I was at a friend's grad party on 6/7/08, when a cyclic supercell that produced 8 tornadoes, 4 of them strong, passed 10 miles west of my house. I didn't chase that day and I've regretted it ever since. That blows...at least though you live in an area a little more favorable than I do The season is still young here though, but it doesn't last long...usually after the second week of July things decline very quickly. I haven't look at the euro but the GFS looks pretty boring over the next 10 days or so. This past system may very well have been the last one the pattern had to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huronicane Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 *at least we are not SEMI. Don't even go there. SEMI brings you the delicious offerings of Vernors and Faygo...and Frito Lay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Hi guys! We are having comms issues here, but they may be clearing up. In case you missed it... PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 1215 PM EDT FRI JUN 3 2011 ...SOME PRELIMINARY TORNADO SURVEY INFORMATION... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON MASSACHUSETTS IS STILL IN THE PROCESS OF CONDUCTING A STORM SURVEY. HOWEVER AT THIS TIME WE ARE ABLE TO CONFIRM SOME INFORMATION REGARDING THE TORNADO THAT PASSED FROM WESTFIELD THROUGH SPRINGFIELD AND EASTWARD TO MONSON AND BEYOND. SOME OF THE HARDEST HIT AREAS WILL BE CLASSIFIED WITH A RATING OF EF-3 OR HIGHER ON THE ENHANCED FUJITA DAMAGE CLASSIFICATION SCALE. WE ARE HOPING TO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE MORE COMPLETE INFORMATION ON PATH LENGTH...PATH WIDTH...TIMING...AND EF SCALE RANKINGS...LATE THIS EVENING. $$ FIELD There will DEFINITELY be more later... --Turtle I heard your phone version of this on WBUR this evening. You give good interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I heard your phone version of this on WBUR this evening. You give good interview Oooh, is there a link anywhere? I want to hear Turtle in pro mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Oooh, is there a link anywhere? I want to hear Turtle in pro mode. Here is a link to the article... not sure if there is a way to listen to the clip (same radio station...made me smile as I went to pick up pizzas on a stellar early fall day up here) http://www.wbur.org/2011/06/03/massachusetts-tornado-grade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Here is a link to the article... not sure if there is a way to listen to the clip (same radio station...made me smile as I went to pick up pizzas on a stellar early fall day up here) http://www.wbur.org/2011/06/03/massachusetts-tornado-grade Yay, Turtle/Eleanor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 I heard your phone version of this on WBUR this evening. You give good interview I actually did the interview with WFCR in Amherst, but still NPR. TY...I think!! Yay, Turtle/Eleanor! TY Josh...can't wait to see you in Balmore in July! --Turtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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