Reed Timmer Live Q&A Sunday Night 12/14/08

[Scott Bennett]

Reed Timmer will be doing a live Q&A Chat Sunday night on SpotterChat.org @ 9PM Central

Just wanted to let everyone know in case you have missed the announcement.

If you would like to ask a question submit it here http://www.spotterchat.org/?page_id=17

We will look for you in the room list and let you ask it personally if possible.

You can find more spicifics about the event here...
http://www.spotterchat.org/?p=96

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

[Steve Miller OK]

If you plan to download the chat app, I recommend doing so ASAP to avoid lag later on this evening. Thanks!

[Scott Bennett]

The transcript of the chat is now posted if you would like to see it... http://www.spotterchat.org/?p=138#more-138

It was crazy last night if you missed it, we had over 200 people in the room at one point!

[Dennis Sherrod]

Thanks to Reed, Scott, Steve, Heidi and the rest of guys for this Q&A session. It was interesting and fun.

[Jason Harris]

Two points in particular I'd like to hear more about that Reed raised in his chat:

1. 90% of the time we see our best tornadoes on the 2nd or 3rd storm of the day (Reed)
[So, is this correlated with time of day, distance from or proximity to any particular synoptic feature? Timing based on arrival of low level jet perhaps? finding a storm isolated enough?]

2.
PM Reed Timmer: it seems that a decaying ENSO during spring is important for tornadoes in the High Plains
9:42 PM Reed Timmer: and more chaseable setups
9:42 PM Reed Timmer: La Nina events favor the progressive, fast-moving events like last year…
9:42 PM Reed Timmer: well…transitioning La Nina
[basically any elaboration on this would be interesting to hear--this is related to his diss. topic]

[Heidi Farrar]

Awww Dennis, all I did was cause trouble! ;) Note to self: DO NOT use ALL CAPS at Spotter Chat! :D ...It was a great time - thanks to Scott, Steve & everyone who asked great questions, and those who behaved themselves during the chaos that ensued after the moderated chat. It was pretty funny!

[Aaron Wesson]

It was fun, educational (not using CAPS) and did I mention FUN :D

After it was over a few of us stayed in there and had a great chat!

Thank you SpotterChat!