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So far the 2009 severe weather season has been one of the most quiet severe weather seasons in history for Kansas and all of "tornado alley," an area that is normally pounded by numerous storm systems each spring. Especially coming off an extremely active year in 2008 when Kansas saw a record 187 tornadoes, 2009 has been fairly quiet. Of course severe weather and tornadoes can happen at any time, but we do consider the peak of "Severe Weather Season" to be from approximately April 15th to June 15th. In the second half of June the Jet Stream generally retreats way off to the North, taking the needed energy for much severe weather with it. Well, this year the Jet Stream has been way to our North (along the US/Canadian border) for much of the month of May. The weather pattern has been more what you would expect to find in July or August, not May. The result...a fairly in-active severe weather season......So Far....We know it can change quickly and it only takes one huge storm system to make this a severe weather season for the record books, but currently we are on track for a far below average season - as far as the numbers are concerned. However, the pattern does seem to be shifting a little over the next couple of weeks. The jet stream that has been way off to our North for the past few weeks is shifting back to the South and we may have a few severe weather days in our future. What are your thoughts?
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Posted by: pat Location: topeka
how much rain has topeka received so far this year? Posted by: bob Location: kansascity I think has been storm worst ones west of here Posted by: Deb Drew....I signed up for the weather alerts on my cell phone. I want to cancel the service but still get the daily reports. I have texted STOP for 5 days and still again received the service this morning. Can you please let me know HOW to STOP? RESPONSE FROM DREW - Just go back into the texting page where you signed up and uncheck the boxes that you don't want. Posted by: Wyatt Location: Overbrook We have a ballgame here tonight. It looks like it is about to storm.(At least it is cloudy). When is the storm going to be here? Game starts at 6:45pm Posted by: Dylan Location: SE Topeka. It has been really dead, man! Hopely it picks up! Posted by: gail Location: holton k is it to hail in holton or valley falls in the nest couple of hours?? Posted by: Richard Location: manhattan ks Drew congradulations on your engagement.I have been happily naried for 27 years. But apparently no one has advised you of the one penality that you will have to go through. You will need to auction or sell all your hunting and fishing gear to someone like me that has been married long enough that my wife encourages me to go out and hunt and fish. I would say that for the first five years all your equipment for fishing and hunting will just hang out in the closet. RESPONSE FROM DREW - LOL, well then you don't know me very well. 'll be out in the fields just as much. Posted by: tony Location: tonyks@att.net hey I agree with sandy in alma quiet for now and then KS, skys start talkin seems like winter was kinda late to would this all be global warming RESPONSE - No, this is just weather. Climate is something completely different Posted by: Holly Location: Topeka I love the lightning and thunder these can produce.. havn't gotten to see a good storm yet. I love the weather here in kansas moved here from wyoming three years ago and absolutely love it! Not so much the totally sever and damaging storms..god bless everyone that's had to go through one.. but a little severe is exciting and cool..... Posted by: Deb Location: Topeka I agree with you this has been a very quit spring, fine with me if we get just a little rain every now and then Posted by: Vicky Location: Chapman Personally, I hope we keep it quiet!! Posted by: Beth Location: Osage City Thank you for the Slumber"Land" change. I love everything about your weathercast now. I'm impressed you actually read your comments that are incomming . Sorry if this is in the wrong place. Have a fantastic day!!!! Posted by: Steve Location: Salina Hopefully we get rain and limited severe weather. On a sad note guess gray television and cox didn't see eye to eye and we no longer get wibw(13). Always thought your groups weather forecasts were better then the ones I get from down south. Guess I'll have to hope you post more weather forecasts on line. RESPONSE FROM DREW - hmmm, not sure what you mean about the agreement. If you want to email our general manager Jim Ogle @ jim.ogle@wibw.com I'm sure he can answer all your questions. Posted by: sandy Location: Alma, Kansas I think this is Quiet before the storm. It will get here and we will be hit hard. Posted by: Megan Location: South of I-77 Will we have any severe weather tonight or tommarow night? RESPONSE FROM DREW - Yes Posted by: Christel Location: Topeka What does this mean for us? A hotter and drier than average summer? RESONSE FROM DREW - It is hard to say. I never put too much stock in extended forecasts like that. The weather pattern can always change and can change quickly. |
