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Topics => General Board => Topic started by: Libertas on June 01, 2011, 08:48:01 PM

Title: Tornado in Springfield MA!
Post by: Libertas on June 01, 2011, 08:48:01 PM

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2011/06/01/tornadoes-touch-down-in-springfield-westfield/ (http://boston.cbslocal.com/2011/06/01/tornadoes-touch-down-in-springfield-westfield/)

Wow, the video showing going along the river is impressive, hitting a clear medium like water you can really see how strong the wind currents are!

Title: Re: Tornado in Springfield MA!
Post by: rickl on June 02, 2011, 12:52:07 AM

That is indeed a remarkable video.  It's a small tornado, but seen from extremely close range.

I can't link it directly, but scroll down to "Tornado Moves Through Springfield".  It's worth watching full screen, even though it's not high resolution.

Title: Re: Tornado in Springfield MA!
Post by: Libertas on June 02, 2011, 07:24:37 AM

They only average one every 4 years I think I heard so it makes sense they are not of the monster variety, but last I heard 4 people killed and lots of roofs tore up and all, so they still pack a punch even at the lower end of the scale.  It's pretty impressive how the air rushes in and just grabs whatever is there and starts shredding it.