March 17, 2012
1730:00z
UNISYS Enhanced Infrared Satellite of north and west hemisphere (click here for 12 hour loop)
The consolidation occurred in the past two hours and it is connected to a moisture front from the equatorial regions. The added water vapor will supply a place for energy to build.
March 17, 2012
02:20 PM
Local radar for Missouri (click here)
March 17, 2012
1730:00z
UNISYS Enhanced Infrared Satellite of USA (click here)
All the more reason to see this project work and work well.
Weather service pilot project in Missouri, Kansas seeks better warnings (click title to entry - thank you)
Friday, March 16, 2012 | 6:00 a.m. CDT
BY STAN FINGER/Wichita Eagle
WICHITA, Kan. — When weather radios start sounding warnings in the Wichita area this spring, the computerized voice nicknamed Chance Storms won't just alert listeners to severe thunderstorms or tornado warnings. It will tell people how bad the storm will be and what type of damage to expect.
In addition to saying a tornado warning has been issued, Storms might say, "Life-threatening situation. Extensive damage to homes and buildings. Uprooted trees and debris will restrict access into many areas."
The change is part of a pilot project testing "impact-based warnings" in five National Weather Service offices: Wichita, Topeka, Kansas City, Springfield and St. Louis....
