Severe Weather
September 8th, 2012
An increasing warm and moist southerly flow of air moved into the region in advance of a powerful cold front. The combination of partial sunshine, increasing instability and strong wind dynamics with this system placed our region into a rare Moderate Risk by the Storm Prediction Center. Several supercells developed in advance of the main squall line (QLCS) with the potential for tornadoes. The main hazard with this event was straight line damaging wind gusts that resulted in numerous power outages and trees down. |
Local Storm Reports | Peak Wind Gusts | Precipitation Amounts
 Upper Air Sounding at 8 AM |
 Upper Air Sounding at 2 PM |
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Link to all 12Z Sat Sep 8, 2012 Upper Air Maps |
Link to all 00Z Sun Sep 9, 2012 Upper Air Maps (courtesy SPC) |
Public Severe Weather Outlook Update 1(PWO) |
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Public Severe Weather Outlook Update 2(PWO) |
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