May 26, 2024 12:04 PM CDT
Texas and Oklahoma have had devastating destruction from a massive tornado to both property and humans last night, Saturday, May 26, 2024.
Interstate 35 area of Denton, Sanger, Pilots Point, Valley View and Celina all have severe damage of over turned tractor trailers, structural damage, downed power lines and known loss of life to seven people that perished in the storm. There also are multiple over turned RV's and and mobile homes where people are trapped and needing rescue. A Shell Gas Station collapsed on about 150 inside. The sheriff is expecting a mass casualty event of people's lives lost in this gas station. Crews are working now in that area.
Lake Ray Roberts sustained severe damage at their marina. The marina is gone and numerous boats were sunk. *I used to water ski at Lake Ray Roberts.
Search and Rescue is ongoing now that's it's daylight to give aid and find those affected by this severe storm event.
I was up past midnight tracking this storm. I could clearly see on radar the powerful super cell that formed and I did capture the hook echo in a screen shot. Not that any of this "science" part matters, however, it's always helpful to have knowledge in this case. I was also on the phone with my mom at midnight. The problem with watching the forecasts of weather emergencies on local TV stations is they give a broad forecast but also, if you don't know the cities that are in a path, you might think you are also in extreme danger. I think it's always good to be familiar with your cities and counties so you have a good feel for your particular area in case of an emergency. Thankfully, we have radar and maps, but they are only good as long as you keep internet. In tornado alley, you may want to consider and emergency radio, as well, in case of a power outage.
Texas and Oklahoma have had devastating destruction from a massive tornado to both property and humans last night, Saturday, May 26, 2024.
Interstate 35 area of Denton, Sanger, Pilots Point, Valley View and Celina all have severe damage of over turned tractor trailers, structural damage, downed power lines and known loss of life to seven people that perished in the storm. There also are multiple over turned RV's and and mobile homes where people are trapped and needing rescue. A Shell Gas Station collapsed on about 150 inside. The sheriff is expecting a mass casualty event of people's lives lost in this gas station. Crews are working now in that area.
Lake Ray Roberts sustained severe damage at their marina. The marina is gone and numerous boats were sunk. *I used to water ski at Lake Ray Roberts.
Search and Rescue is ongoing now that's it's daylight to give aid and find those affected by this severe storm event.
I was up past midnight tracking this storm. I could clearly see on radar the powerful super cell that formed and I did capture the hook echo in a screen shot. Not that any of this "science" part matters, however, it's always helpful to have knowledge in this case. I was also on the phone with my mom at midnight. The problem with watching the forecasts of weather emergencies on local TV stations is they give a broad forecast but also, if you don't know the cities that are in a path, you might think you are also in extreme danger. I think it's always good to be familiar with your cities and counties so you have a good feel for your particular area in case of an emergency. Thankfully, we have radar and maps, but they are only good as long as you keep internet. In tornado alley, you may want to consider and emergency radio, as well, in case of a power outage.
Usually the jet stream is moving more northward and the heat starts a nice high pressure heat dome keeping any precipitation from coming in at this point in the spring.