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Since the system has moved on, I would suggest the following edit to the first sentence: "The May 2008 Plains tornado outbreak was a severe storm system that began May 22, 2008, and affected the Central Plains of the United States." --Wikidude62, 00:22, 26 May 2008 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Wikidude62 ( talk • contribs)
Be on the lookout, somebody briefly rated the Windsor tornado as an EF5 before reverted back. Also, I have not found any ratings confirmed in Colorado other then the Windsor and also the Cheyenne NWS has not posted its rating. However, it may have been from local sources. If nothing is found, we should revert those changes However, this is the area where the infamous sockpuppets used to cover tornado events.-- JForget 00:40, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
Should we consider re-naming this article "Late May 2008 Plains tornado outbreak sequence", since it appears that another impulse will emerge from the rockies this week posing a continued severe risk? -- Bigphishy56 ( talk) 17:59, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
It is not likely, but possible that tornadoes may take place in Canada (pretty hard to catch them in the sparsely populated area). Unless they quietly changed things in the winter, I don't think the EF scale is used there. However, if they occur and are rated on the old scale, I think they should be listed in the total chart (not in the grids) in the same number category (i.e. F0 = EF0), similar to how January 2007 tornadoes in the US were treated on the annual total. CrazyC83 ( talk) 19:50, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
The article is unintentionally named assuming a U.S.-only audience. There are several plains on all of the continents. Rename desirable. Proposals invited. -- Yellowdesk ( talk) 20:46, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
I live in Fayette County Iowa and we had a significant experience here where the debris from the tornadoes around Waterloo rained down upon us here and items were found as far away as Pairie du Chien, Wi. I'm not adept at this site or else I would add the information. I think it's important to the article as it shows the raw power exhibited by this Oklahoma style tornado. Information on this can be found at the NWS LaCrosse page and various newspapers including the Waterloo Courier and Cedar Rapids Gazette. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.224.23.92 ( talk) 16:00, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
Someone has listed the rating as EF-4, and as of now i haven't been able to find a source to back that up (though it sure looks like EF-4). If someone can't produce a source this rating should be removed for the time being. -- Bigphishy56 ( talk) 19:26, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
Parkersburg has been rated as a EF-5 according to the NWS in Des Moines IA http://www.crh.noaa.gov/crnews/display_story.php?wfo=dmx&storyid=14909&source=0 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ragbrai ( talk • contribs) 00:24, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
A high risk has been issued for the Central Plains including Omaha and a moderate risk basically for the areas that were the hardest hit on Sunday. Should a major outbreak occur today, should it included as part of another outbreak sequence like Plains Outbreak Sequence of May (Late?) 2008? At the same time, we could add the tornadoes that occured May 26-28 including two confirmed Canadian tornadoes since it would follow tradition like the May 1995, 2003 and 2004 outbreak sequence articles as did the event earlier this month. By the way the tornadoes should be included even though there were not a lot on that day - it was from the same storm and the same area (except the two tornadoes in Ontario) and traditionnaly, 00all/most tornadoes from the same storm are included (i.e the Oklahoma Outbreak in 1999 which I've put all tornadoes until May 8, or again the Greensburg outbreak which includes May 6 even though the event on that day was similar to May 26 of this year).
Quite frankly I did not see this upcoming threat coming ... well in part because I was offline most of Tuesday.-- JForget 13:38, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
Looking back at reports, there were tornado reports (most not yet confirmed) on each of the 26th, 27th and 28th in areas already affected, so there are no gaps in activity. Conclusion: continue here. The tornadoes from the 26th in Ontario (there may have been more since that area is very sparsely populated) was from the same system that produced Parkersburg and the other killers, while the rest are from the precursors to the current system. One other thing to remember about today - we are likely going to see a major derecho this evening/overnight, and that will likely warrant a large section in the article (whether here or at a new location) even if the tornado count is lower. CrazyC83 ( talk) 23:26, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
I am sure that Environment Canada will never post the confirmation of the two tornadoes online, but considering the photograph confirmation and I believe the initial report was from EC spotters it, I think it would save to say that at least one tornado can be rated F0 - the one shown on the image, which looks like the same that was spotted from EC. The CTV article says it confirmed two touchdowns with no damage, thus an F0. JForget 13:42, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
I'm just alerting users that I've put the list of tornadoes in a separate article since we are nearly at 75k. See List of Late-May 2008 tornado outbreak sequence tornadoes-- JForget 22:31, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
It looks like the article will end today...the 30% hatched tomorrow is for a possible derecho event, and then it is scattered severe with winds the main threat until the next system comes in on June 5-7. That could be the next big tornado outbreak. CrazyC83 ( talk) 13:53, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
Well since the event is over, I'm going to fix up on the references so it's not just urls. Rvk41 ( talk) 01:46, 3 June 2008 (UTC)
This article is really starting to look great everyone. Should this a good article nominee? Rvk41 ( talk) 06:15, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
150+ seems likely since the official total for May increased by 194, most of which are probably in this outbreak sequence. We'll find out once they update the running total chart for this year. Cyclonebiskit ( talk) 13:33, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
According to the NCDC information for May, there were 4 tornadoes on May 22, including one EF2. Should they be included as part of the main outbreak or a separate event? Cyclonebiskit ( talk) 00:29, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
When I looked up on storm data for the tornadoes that occur on May 23 alone, I was shocked by the number listed.
The results were: 103 TORNADO(s) were reported in the U.S. between 05/23/2008 and 05/23/2008. That is so many tornadoes for a single day! That must be the most to occur in a single day in a long time! But, the table list here says 84 tornadoes occurred???
MOST OF THE TORNADOES OCCURRED IN KANSAS: 90 TORNADO(s) were reported in Kansas between 05/23/2008 and 05/23/2008. But, the table list here says 71 tornadoes occurred in Kansas???
I read that the record tornado touchdowns in a single day in one state is 67. WHO ELSE REALIZES THAT RECORD IS NOW BEAT BY THE # OF TORNADOES IN KANSAS ON MAY 23??? Is this really true? This should be mentioned in the Kansas tornadoes section. Someone please respond! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.252.157.200 ( talk) 05:09, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
I realize that, but you're still missing the point! The # of CONFIRMED tornadoes on the table here says 71 tornadoes occurring in Kansas in May 23, 2008 which is beating the state record of 67 tornadoes in South Dakoda in June 24, 2003! Edit: JForget has now added this information to the article on August 24. -Anonymous —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.252.157.200 ( talk) 01:02, 2 September 2008 (UTC)
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Since the system has moved on, I would suggest the following edit to the first sentence: "The May 2008 Plains tornado outbreak was a severe storm system that began May 22, 2008, and affected the Central Plains of the United States." --Wikidude62, 00:22, 26 May 2008 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Wikidude62 ( talk • contribs)
Be on the lookout, somebody briefly rated the Windsor tornado as an EF5 before reverted back. Also, I have not found any ratings confirmed in Colorado other then the Windsor and also the Cheyenne NWS has not posted its rating. However, it may have been from local sources. If nothing is found, we should revert those changes However, this is the area where the infamous sockpuppets used to cover tornado events.-- JForget 00:40, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
Should we consider re-naming this article "Late May 2008 Plains tornado outbreak sequence", since it appears that another impulse will emerge from the rockies this week posing a continued severe risk? -- Bigphishy56 ( talk) 17:59, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
It is not likely, but possible that tornadoes may take place in Canada (pretty hard to catch them in the sparsely populated area). Unless they quietly changed things in the winter, I don't think the EF scale is used there. However, if they occur and are rated on the old scale, I think they should be listed in the total chart (not in the grids) in the same number category (i.e. F0 = EF0), similar to how January 2007 tornadoes in the US were treated on the annual total. CrazyC83 ( talk) 19:50, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
The article is unintentionally named assuming a U.S.-only audience. There are several plains on all of the continents. Rename desirable. Proposals invited. -- Yellowdesk ( talk) 20:46, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
I live in Fayette County Iowa and we had a significant experience here where the debris from the tornadoes around Waterloo rained down upon us here and items were found as far away as Pairie du Chien, Wi. I'm not adept at this site or else I would add the information. I think it's important to the article as it shows the raw power exhibited by this Oklahoma style tornado. Information on this can be found at the NWS LaCrosse page and various newspapers including the Waterloo Courier and Cedar Rapids Gazette. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.224.23.92 ( talk) 16:00, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
Someone has listed the rating as EF-4, and as of now i haven't been able to find a source to back that up (though it sure looks like EF-4). If someone can't produce a source this rating should be removed for the time being. -- Bigphishy56 ( talk) 19:26, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
Parkersburg has been rated as a EF-5 according to the NWS in Des Moines IA http://www.crh.noaa.gov/crnews/display_story.php?wfo=dmx&storyid=14909&source=0 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ragbrai ( talk • contribs) 00:24, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
A high risk has been issued for the Central Plains including Omaha and a moderate risk basically for the areas that were the hardest hit on Sunday. Should a major outbreak occur today, should it included as part of another outbreak sequence like Plains Outbreak Sequence of May (Late?) 2008? At the same time, we could add the tornadoes that occured May 26-28 including two confirmed Canadian tornadoes since it would follow tradition like the May 1995, 2003 and 2004 outbreak sequence articles as did the event earlier this month. By the way the tornadoes should be included even though there were not a lot on that day - it was from the same storm and the same area (except the two tornadoes in Ontario) and traditionnaly, 00all/most tornadoes from the same storm are included (i.e the Oklahoma Outbreak in 1999 which I've put all tornadoes until May 8, or again the Greensburg outbreak which includes May 6 even though the event on that day was similar to May 26 of this year).
Quite frankly I did not see this upcoming threat coming ... well in part because I was offline most of Tuesday.-- JForget 13:38, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
Looking back at reports, there were tornado reports (most not yet confirmed) on each of the 26th, 27th and 28th in areas already affected, so there are no gaps in activity. Conclusion: continue here. The tornadoes from the 26th in Ontario (there may have been more since that area is very sparsely populated) was from the same system that produced Parkersburg and the other killers, while the rest are from the precursors to the current system. One other thing to remember about today - we are likely going to see a major derecho this evening/overnight, and that will likely warrant a large section in the article (whether here or at a new location) even if the tornado count is lower. CrazyC83 ( talk) 23:26, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
I am sure that Environment Canada will never post the confirmation of the two tornadoes online, but considering the photograph confirmation and I believe the initial report was from EC spotters it, I think it would save to say that at least one tornado can be rated F0 - the one shown on the image, which looks like the same that was spotted from EC. The CTV article says it confirmed two touchdowns with no damage, thus an F0. JForget 13:42, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
I'm just alerting users that I've put the list of tornadoes in a separate article since we are nearly at 75k. See List of Late-May 2008 tornado outbreak sequence tornadoes-- JForget 22:31, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
It looks like the article will end today...the 30% hatched tomorrow is for a possible derecho event, and then it is scattered severe with winds the main threat until the next system comes in on June 5-7. That could be the next big tornado outbreak. CrazyC83 ( talk) 13:53, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
Well since the event is over, I'm going to fix up on the references so it's not just urls. Rvk41 ( talk) 01:46, 3 June 2008 (UTC)
This article is really starting to look great everyone. Should this a good article nominee? Rvk41 ( talk) 06:15, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
150+ seems likely since the official total for May increased by 194, most of which are probably in this outbreak sequence. We'll find out once they update the running total chart for this year. Cyclonebiskit ( talk) 13:33, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
According to the NCDC information for May, there were 4 tornadoes on May 22, including one EF2. Should they be included as part of the main outbreak or a separate event? Cyclonebiskit ( talk) 00:29, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
When I looked up on storm data for the tornadoes that occur on May 23 alone, I was shocked by the number listed.
The results were: 103 TORNADO(s) were reported in the U.S. between 05/23/2008 and 05/23/2008. That is so many tornadoes for a single day! That must be the most to occur in a single day in a long time! But, the table list here says 84 tornadoes occurred???
MOST OF THE TORNADOES OCCURRED IN KANSAS: 90 TORNADO(s) were reported in Kansas between 05/23/2008 and 05/23/2008. But, the table list here says 71 tornadoes occurred in Kansas???
I read that the record tornado touchdowns in a single day in one state is 67. WHO ELSE REALIZES THAT RECORD IS NOW BEAT BY THE # OF TORNADOES IN KANSAS ON MAY 23??? Is this really true? This should be mentioned in the Kansas tornadoes section. Someone please respond! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.252.157.200 ( talk) 05:09, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
I realize that, but you're still missing the point! The # of CONFIRMED tornadoes on the table here says 71 tornadoes occurring in Kansas in May 23, 2008 which is beating the state record of 67 tornadoes in South Dakoda in June 24, 2003! Edit: JForget has now added this information to the article on August 24. -Anonymous —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.252.157.200 ( talk) 01:02, 2 September 2008 (UTC)
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The target area commute on May 4th 2007 was a grim reminder of the destruction a volatile atmosphere can unleash, on this day Greensburg Kansas will be hit by an EF5 tornado which was 1.7 miles wide, ending the lives of 11 people and leaving 95% of the town decimated. 98.97.8.68 ( talk) 01:10, 18 October 2022 (UTC)