Severe WX May 4th-May 6th, 2022 Threat

[Tennie]

that thing could miss vernon to the northwest but with the weird motions we have had tonight, as well the random n-nw turn of this cell, i would not rule out it moving towards vernon again at some point

Heck, I wouldn't be surprised if this thing cycles near or over Vernon!

 

[TornadoFan]

911 is reported down in the Lockett area.

 

[Kolle]

KAUZ in Wichita Falls, TX is covering the Vernon cell.

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[Taylor Campbell]

Looks like nothing is down at this time now.

 

[locomusic01]

I just don't understand, man.

 

[Equus]

Seems to have abruptly dissipated just W Vernon

 

[OHWX97]

Heck, I wouldn't be surprised if this thing cycles near or over Vernon!

I think Vernon might have been spared a direct hit. New meso is developing just to the SE of the city.
I used KDYX to make is easier to depict the mesocyclones.

 

[locomusic01]

Yeah that was not a small tornado.

 

[atrainguy]

 

[buckeye05]

Reckless chasing is an epidemic. The amount of "Hit by tornado!!!" chase videos on YouTube show that callous lack of respect and caution that WILL result in another El Reno eventually, if that didn't happen tonight already. The fact that a tour van apparently got hit just sickens me. Those people put their trust in those chasers to keep them safe, and they failed to do that. I dealt with this during my 2020 chase trip. We'd lose daylight and cell coverage, yet my partner just couldn't care less, and put getting a good video or adrenaline rush over safety. This is upsetting, but hardly shocking.

Anway, rant over. I just really hate seeing this happen when its avoidable.

 

[Equus]

Four panel loop of Lockett tornado from RS

 

[OHWX97]

New hook is very apparent right over Oklaunion. Might've been a little premature to cancel the tornado warning.

 

[andyhb]

The damage in Lockett sounds bad, from multiple sources.

 

[Taylor Campbell]

That was a 135mph GTG when it went over those structures east of that bend and then went to 165mph GTG as it went towards the Texas A&M seed and agricultural area.

 

[buckeye05]

Multiple injuries in Lockett. Search and rescue ongoing.

 

[TornadoFan]

I really can't see any rotation on that new hook.

 

[OHWX97]

Reckless chasing is an epidemic. The amount of "Hit by tornado!!!" chase videos on YouTube show that callous lack of respect and caution that WILL result in another El Reno eventually, if that didn't happen tonight already. The fact that a tour van apparently got hit just sickens me. Those people put their trust in those chasers to keep them safe, and they failed to do that. I dealt with this during my 2020 chase trip. We'd lose daylight and cell coverage, yet my partner just couldn't care less, and put getting a good video or adrenaline rush over safety. This is upsetting, but hardly shocking.

Anway, rant over. I just really hate seeing this happen when its avoidable.

The current state of chasing depresses me. When I was younger, I've always dreamed of chasing when I got to my current age, but now, the sheer number of chasers, let alone reckless chasers, is scary and intimidating. It honestly amazes me how we haven't had more chaser fatalities since May 31, 2013. How things are now, it's just a matter of time.

I think I must clarify, I meant storm related fatalities.

 

[Taylor Campbell]

That was a 135mph GTG when it went over those structures east of that bend and then went to 165mph GTG as it went towards the Texas A&M seed and agricultural area.

Beam height was 1800-1900 feet.

 

[buckeye05]

All people in the chase tour van are ok and accounted for per Twitter.

 

[buckeye05]

The current state of chasing depresses me. When I was younger, I've always dreamed of chasing when I got to my current age, but now, the sheer number of chasers, let alone reckless chasers, is scary and intimidating. It honestly amazes me how we haven't had more chaser fatalities since May 31, 2013. How things are now, it's just a matter of time.

It WILL happen again. Caution has been thrown to the wind, no pun intended.