Tornado Observation and Research Crew

Tornado Outbreak, 5 years ago

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:30:00 GMT

5 years ago, on this date, an EF3 tornado tore through my county, causing major damage.The tornado destroyed at least 64 homes and damaged at least 70 more along the US 150 corridor in Washington, Cannelburg and Loogootee. Up to 200 employees were trapped at K&K Industries in Montgomery, but they were all accounted for.The path of the tornado was 12 miles long, and it was 3/4 mile wide in some spots. Surprisingly, no one was critically injured or killed from this to...
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Storm Chase 2011 Prep.

Tue, 9 Nov 2010 19:52:00 GMT

Here is what I'd like to have done/acquire by the end of winter: 1. Replace the front windshield and tires on the van2. Some type of hail protection for the windshield3. Get mobile broadband service, booster antenna, and maybe even a router for that.4. Bolt my laptop stand to the floor between the driver and passenger seat5. buy another cot for whomever I take storm chasing with me6. GRLEVEL2 program7. Microsoft Streets and Trips 2011 with GPS attachment8. Possibly ...
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Snowy and Severe Weather

Mon, 8 Nov 2010 02:10:00 GMT

As the weekend draws to a close, we look ahead to what this week has in store.The Northeast will have a nor'easter to deal with as a low forms off the east coast and moves along the coast. This low will tap some of the moisture from former Hurricane Tomas, and will dump some torrential rains in parts of the Northeast, including Maine, where 2-5 inches can be expected. However, this will not be an all rain event, as cool air on the backside of this system will help s...
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Super Bowl in One Week. Colts Vs. Saints

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As I'm sure you all are well aware of, the Super Bowl is next week!! The perennial Super Bowl contender Indianapolis Colts are taking on the first time Super Bowl contenders, New Orleans Saints!!Now here is a little history. Before next Sunday, the Colts have been to the Super Bowl three other times. Each time in Miami. They have one two of their 3 Super Bowls. The Saints have never been to a Super Bowl. They have been to two NFC Championship games, both of those i...
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Purdue and Portlight

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Hey Everyone, Currently I am working on raising donations for Portlight at Purdue, and I have already acquired some clothes. I am working on setting up a couple of stations in various academic buildings with donation boxes for professors and students to place their donations in. I have been in contact with a few professors and they are willing to chip in to help get this going. It is very encouraging to have the support of them. I am also working with m...
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