Bessie, OK Supercell

March 27, 2004

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Distant base of supercell viewed from near Corn, OK


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Storm develops HP structure. Mesocyclone viewed from about 2 miles east of Bessie, OK


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Rain clears from the mesocylone, revealing an action area where a funnel might develop.


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A funnel indeed develops, but it is difficult to see and short-lived.


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Back near corn, the updraft base and the updraft itself viewed from only about three miles away, looking north.


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Storm approaching Okarche, OK near sunset. The storm was producing two small, weak tornadoes at about this time.


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