Talk:Tornadoes of 2007

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Contents 1 February - and the EF transition 1.1 February 23-27 1.2 February 28-March 2 2 March 2.1 March 28-April 1(?) 3 The final F-scale tornado

[edit] February - and the EF transition

After an extremely quiet second half of January (almost every day had the words no tstm areas fcst), the EF scale is now operational. That will be more prominent in the articles, but anything that says F should change to EF, and a new infobox will need to be created. CrazyC83 23:16, 1 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] February 23-27

This could be the BIG ONE. Models suggest a monster outbreak is very possible, perhaps a legendary one. Some boards have even suggested a border-to-border Super Outbreak II. While I certainly wouldn't go that far yet, this could very well be a very bad outbreak, likely article-worthy. Saturday would likely be the really bad day if it happens. If there is no popular name in the media, it should be Late-February 2007 Tornado Outbreak (dab from earlier outbreaks). CrazyC83 14:59, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

Not nearly as strong as expected, but...what lies ahead is even more scarier... CrazyC83 22:10, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] February 28-March 2

The SPC has already gone overboard with a massive MDT and likely to become HIGH. This should begin this evening and could be REALLY bad... CrazyC83 22:10, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

For a 2-day outlook, the one they have out for tomorrow is the worst I've ever seen... Better get an article ready.... -RunningOnBrains 22:15, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

Already have a long-track supercell producing a huge tornado... gotta be at least an EF3. Have a house destroyed. Baseball-sized hail reported a while ago (we maxed out with 75 dbz due to hail contamination). As I type it is moving near or over Adrian, MO. —BazookaJoe 02:37, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

Since an article may very well become necessary by morning, I set up an initial list at User:CrazyC83/Outbreak0301. Looks like 4 actual tornadoes so far (since some are likely duplicate reports). It should get an article once it appears we are headed for 40-50 tornado reports, or severe damage to a fair-sized community, or 10 deaths. What to call it? That is difficult as it straddles month's end... CrazyC83 03:01, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

My suggestion for the article name: February-March 2007 Tornado Outbreak, for lack of a better name as it bridges month's end. CrazyC83 14:07, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

One other thing, the Fort Lauderdale tornado yesterday (a very weak one) is NOT part of the outbreak (different system). It should be in a separate section if a write-up is made on it. CrazyC83 14:29, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

As a note, a supercell with a likely tornado just passed directly over the Fort Rucker, AL NEXRAD site. I got a few great screen captures-RunningOnBrains 19:56, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

Article about to start up; just catching up on everything. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by CrazyC83 (talk • contribs) 20:50, 1 March 2007 (UTC).

[edit] March

[edit] March 28-April 1(?)

It's really starting to take off on the dry line. Already unconfirmed reports of fatalities. While not at article levels yet, it is quickly getting there. Possibly by morning... CrazyC83 01:30, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

Now up to 32 tornadoes. I am going to put an article on standby at User:CrazyC83/Outbreak0328 which may be moved to Late-March 2007 Tornado Outbreak (dab from the March 1 outbreak). CrazyC83 01:34, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] The final F-scale tornado

This is an email that I received from an NWS rep after contacting them about the final tornado to be rated on the Fujita scale:

The Troy Texas tornado that occurred on 1/12/07 will likely be rated as F-0. It happened to occur close to Interstate 35 AND close to a Waco Television station. There is video documentation and numerous photographs of the tornado, which had a subtle radar signature. Some off-duty meteorologists from Oklahoma were on their way down to the national American Meteorological Society meeting in San Antonio and they observed the tornado. Our damage reports indicate a roof was peeled off a house, a damaged barn, and several roofs with shingle damage. No injuries were reported. This will not be the last tornado to be rated on the old Fujita Scale. The next day, Saturday morning, a tornado rated F-1 occurred in San Marcos TX. See the attached summary of the damage survey conducted by the San Antonio forecast office on 1/13/07. Hope this helps. Best regards, Greg Patrick, NWS Fort Worth

I think this would be relevant to the scope of this article, no? -RunningOnBrains 15:23, 5 February 2007 (UTC)