Ticker for May 24, 2011

                
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May 3, 1999?

This is very Weather-ish, but at least on the surface, today's setup for the
possible tornado outbreak looks different than what was occurring at 1:30 pm
on May 3, 1999. Today looks more juicy thus far! Of course, conditions
vertically also matter, but let's take a look at what's going on close to the
ground.

This Mesonet map is from May 3, 1999, at 1:30 pm.



Here's a similar map for 1:30 pm today.



May 3: Temperatures in the 70s, strong southerly winds gusting to 25-30 mph,
dewpoints in the mid-upper 60s.

Today: Temperatures in the 80s and 90s, strong southerly winds gusting to 25-35
mph, dewpoints in the lower 70s.

So surface wise, if you're looking at the ingredients to these nasty cake, we're
more well-stocked today.

YIKES!

Stay weather aware, and safe!

Gary McManus
Associate State Climatologist
Oklahoma Climatological Survey
(405) 325-2253
gmcmanus@mesonet.org