General Weather Discussion - March 2016

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[Anonymous.]

Extreme fire danger the next couple days.

Slight chance of a quick moving shower or storm overnight tonight, best chance in SE OK.

Looking ahead, beginning Sunday into next week - look like we enter a wet pattern as a large storm system takes its sweet time to move on. Hopefully we get some good soaking moisture to help dampen these fire days.

From last thread.

[Bobby821]

Looks like our next threat for Severe weather comes in on Monday March 7th.

[Anonymous.]

Yea all next week looks interesting at this point. GFS is predicting a low to stall out over TX, giving the area an abundance of rain chances.

[Bobby821]

Yea all next week looks interesting at this point. GFS is predicting a low to stall out over TX, giving the area an abundance of rain chances.

How long does the rain stick around for? NWS has rain chances as far out as Wednesday. I had planned some outdoor grilling meals for next week so may need to push that out a bit farther or come up with another plan.

[Anonymous.]

Every day from about Monday through Saturday look to have a shot at rain and/or storms.

[bchris02]

What does the tornado threat look like for Monday? Channel 5 is emphasizing it while KFOR is leaning more towards hail and wind.

[Anonymous.]

Sunday and Monday both shows signs of severe weather developing out west and pushing east as night falls.

Sunday looks more TX panhandle, and Monday looks more W OK.

At this time tornadoes are possible, as these storms [if developed] will likely be super cells.

[John1744]

Just saw a post on Facebook from a supposed storm chaser group warning people to keep an eye out on Monday because the tornado threat is increasing with every model run.

*sigh* I almost missed the hype of the spring season.

[ou48A]

Anonymous before the spring storm season starts up I just want to say thank you for what you do here.
I suspect there are many others who feel the same way…!
Thanks

[Bobby821]

Just saw a post on Facebook from a supposed storm chaser group warning people to keep an eye out on Monday because the tornado threat is increasing with every model run.

*sigh* I almost missed the hype of the spring season.

I think it is a bit too early to make a call like that.

[Anonymous.]

Sunday action looks to be very extreme western OK and the storms will be sheared off to the north/northeast quickly. Development of these storms seems unlikely at this time.

Monday is a pretty classic looking setup for early spring. Western and Central OK are marked under a SLIGHT risk at this time. Morning/daytime precipitation and cloud cover will play a role on severity of the evening action.

[Anonymous.]

Okay here we go.




Look for severe storms to develop late this morning into early afternoon across north central TX and south central OK. These storms will shove off to the northeast at a good clip. This will mainly be action along I-35 south of OKC, and then east of I-35 at points north of that.

Then if clearing is sufficient in NW TX and W OK, look for another round of severe storms to develop later tonight. This complex, will move northeast as well. Instability ahead of this complex will determine the severity and the longevity of the storms. I think by the time they were to get anywhere near OKC, they would likely not be isolated supercells, and will just be heavy rain, small hail, and wind producers. If C OK is under cloud cover all day, I don't expect the storms to even be at severe levels when they reach the metro.

Tornado chances are low today.

[Anonymous.]

MD out for far W OK.





With the cloud cover and mist persisting, there is very little instability in most of OK. The two western tiers of counties are very unstable, and could result in severe weather. Not looking likely for the rest of us.

[Anonymous.]

Only a few cells popped on the dryline in NW OK, didn't do much.

Wave of rain and storms will form overnight in TX and sweep across OK in the morning. Likely hitting C OK right around daybreak.

[Bobby821]

Well it looks like this storm system is turning out to be a dud for Oklahoma as far as severe weather is concerned, looks like Texas is getting in on all the action. Maybe next time for us.

[BG918]

Well it looks like this storm system is turning out to be a dud for Oklahoma as far as severe weather is concerned, looks like Texas is getting in on all the action. Maybe next time for us.

Lots of beneficial rain for both states so overall a much-needed system.

[Bobby821]

Lots of beneficial rain for both states so overall a much-needed system.

Would have like more severe stuff to go along with the rain though.

[foodiefan]

Would have like more severe stuff to go along with the rain though.

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[SOONER8693]

???

This bobby dude is the person always wishing for snowmaggedon, ice storm maggedon, tornado maggedon, etc. He apparently gets off on damage, destruction, and negative disruptions in the lives of others.

[Bellaboo]

This bobby dude is the person always wishing for snowmaggedon, ice storm maggedon, tornado maggedon, etc. He apparently gets off on damage, destruction, and negative disruptions in the lives of others.

Yep, very sad.

[Achilleslastand]

Would have like more severe stuff to go along with the rain though.

I've replaced 4 roofs since 98, we don't need anymore severe stuff.

[jn1780]

Its early March. He could at least wait until late June before complaining about it being a boring severe weather season.

[LakeEffect]

Simple reminder - instead of posting comments about other comments, we all have access to the ignore function...

[Celebrator]

Simple reminder - instead of posting comments about other comments, we all have access to the ignore function...

Exactly.