Russell Pinkston’s e++ for Tornado Project released on SEAMUS’s CD Collection

Saturday, January 28th, 2012

A CD release of the Tornado Project! Russell Pinkston’s e++ to be released on the SEAMUS’s CD volume Purchase at: http://www.cdemusic.org/

Also at cdemusic, all EMF Media CDs, including Elizabeth McNutt’s solo CD Pipe Wrench, are currently on sale for 50% off.

The Tornado Project
Works for flute, clarinet and computer-generated sound with virtuosi American performers Esther Lamneck, clarinet, (above picture right) and Elizabeth McNutt, flute, (above picture left) plus Live Electronics.

Background
Inspired by the image of winds and wood flying through the air, Ricardo Climent and Paul Wilson conceived The Tornado Project: a set of commissioned works for flute, clarinet and computer-generated sound, to be performed by American wind virtuosi Esther Lamneck (clarinet) and Elizabeth McNutt (flute). 


Tornado Project

Tropical Storm Lee: Heavy Rain and Isolated Tornado Threats

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

The center of Tropical Storm Lee is inland very near the Louisiana coast, however its effects are being felt over a much larger area along the Gulf Coast.

Showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain will impact portions of LA, MS, AL and the FL Panhandle on Sunday. Isolated tornadoes will continue to be possible near the central Gulf Coast as well (see tornado watches/warnings).

In the very early morning hours of Sunday, Lee spawned several reported tornadoes in coastal AL, MS and the far W. FL Panhandle. Damage to some homes, campers and trees was reported.

Lee’s center of circulation will continue to move slowly over southern Louisiana through Sunday night before shifting into Mississippi and Alabama Monday and Tuesday. As this happens, Lee will interact with a frontal boundary and produce a widespread swath heavy and potentially flooding rainfall.


Timing: Tropical Storm Lee 
  • Sunday: Rain spreads north and east across portions of the South as a front approaches. Coastal flooding, rip current and tornado potential continues along Gulf Coast.
  • Monday: Heavy rain spreads into Tennessee Valley/Appalachians. Rain begins to taper off in Louisiana, Mississippi Gulf Coast, but may persist in AL Gulf Coast, FL Panhandle.
  • Tuesday: Areas of heavy rain persist in the central and southern Appalachians and spread to the Mid-Atlantic.
  • Wednesday: Patchy areas of heavy rain primarily in the Mid-Atlantic.
  • TWC’s Exclusive Threat Level for Tropical Storm Lee 


    As you can see on the graphic below, the threat level from the northern Gulf Coast to the Tennessee Valley and Southern Appalachians right now is medium.

    • Heavy, flooding rains: Due to the slow-moving nature of Lee, very heavy rainfall amounts are expected through at least Tuesday as the system interacts with a frontal boundary moving into the Northeast and Southeast. There is the potential of flooding from the Gulf Coast to the Appalachians and Northeast. Our rainfall forecast map is below. 
    • Coastal flooding: A persistent onshore wind flow will continue to produce some coastal flooding along the northern Gulf Coast, particularly in unprotected areas (see coastal flood threat map). 
    • High surf and rip currents (a vastly underrated killer, by the way) are also dangerous threats to beach goers along much of the Gulf Coast (see map showing rip current danger).
    • Isolated tornadoes continue to be possible along the central Gulf Coast. This threat could expand north and east across the South as far east as Georgia by Monday. 
    • Maps showing tornado risk areas: Sun | Mon (See TOR:CON tornado risk forecast)
    Latest threat level map for the Southeast.

    > See Current Threat Level


    See how much rainfall we are forecasting from the Gulf Coast to the Southeast in the coming days. Flooding is a major concern!

    > See Rainfall Forecast Map
    > Full Story: Heavy Rain, Flood Threat

    Current Status 

    So, where exactly is the cyclone’s center located now? If you’re plotting the storm along with us, click on the “Current Information” map below to get the latitude/longitude coordinates, distance away from the nearest land location, maximum sustained winds and central pressure (measured in millibars).

    Latest status including wind speed, location, movement and pressure.

    > See Current Storm Information


    Current Conditions 

    You can access a collection of many different maps ranging from the latest radar to current winds, wave heights and flood alerts.

    Enlarge this map
    Track the conditions along the Gulf Coast with our current conditions map collection.

    > See Current Conditions Map Collection

    Tropical storm warnings are posted along the Gulf Coast. You can see this area highlighted on the map below. A tropical storm warning means tropical storm-force sustained winds of at least 39 mph up to 73 mph are expected somewhere within the warned area within 36 hours.

    Latest warnings issued for the Gulf Coast.

    > See Warnings


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Alzheimer Patients, Caregivers Face Increased Risk in Tornado Aftermath

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

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Missouri Warns Of Joplin Tornado Aid Scams

Friday, June 3rd, 2011

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Joplin Missouri, Hit by a 1/2 mile Wide Tornado – Destroyed Everything in Its Path

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

Less than one week to go, and the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane season begins. But even before it begins, we must take note of the horrific disaster that just plowed through the state of Missouri, U.S.A. In the city of Joplin, nearly 120 people have been killed, when a tornado struck the town, and literally cut the town in half. In its wake, a major hospital, named St. Johns Medical Center was totally destroyed. Hundreds of windows were blown out and mostly all of the residents were evacuated, but before they were, had to endure the horrific experience in the hallways of the hospital to get away from the windows. But when people inside the hospital heard the announcement “Condition Grey” , it was just too late. Normally, the announcement is “Prepare for Condition Grey”, but this time there was no preparation. Five people from the hospital were killed. Records from the hospital, such as X-rays and other medical documents were found 70 miles away. The last time a tornado ripped through the area with such a magnitude was 60 years ago. Joplin High School was totally destroyed. Churches and apartment complexes were destroyed. The extent of the damage is nothing short than monumental. Still with all of the destruction, it is difficult trying to find survivors, as the weather does not want to seem to cooperate. More storms and bad weather are still coming.


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Tornado Preparedness in Southeast Pennsylvania | Daily Business News

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

 Tornado Preparedness in Southeast Pennsylvania | Daily Business News

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Alabama tornado outbreak: preparedness and response « Be prepared …

Sunday, May 1st, 2011

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On the phone with reporters this morning, Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley responded to questions about preparedness for the tornadoes that hit his state on Wednesday, killing at least 162 people.

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Tornado Preparedness | Handyman Matters Wichita

Monday, April 25th, 2011

Tornado Precautions

1303711230 13 Tornado Preparedness | Handyman Matters WichitaTornadoes can occur with little warning. That’s why it’s important to be alert to changing weather, and use both broadcast information and your own senses and experience to know when to take cover.

Tornado Watch

A Tornado Watch simply means that conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop. In this case you should be alert to changes in the weather and take precautions to protect you and your property.

During a Tornado Watch:

Tornado Preparedness Key

Friday, April 22nd, 2011

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Tornadoes can hit without prior notice, although scientists are constantly researching how to predict them more accurately. Most of the time the media can issue a tornado watch, but it’s not up to the tornado touches the ground, then that warning. This can be extremely damaging to the place, Tornado did touch. This makes tornado preparedness is more important for each family during the season and there are a few tornadoes tornado safety tips that you should follow.

Every time your moving home, find themselves in a new workplace or school, you have to find a tornado shelter closes for you. Some homes now are built with a tornado shelter in the garden, and some are quite deep basements to stay home when there are tornadoes in the area. You have to find shelter when there is no risk of tornadoes, so you have time to think clearly. If no shelter is available, you must assign a tornado safe room, preferably in the bathroom.

You must also enter a disaster plan in place to help with the maximum protection of the tornado. This plan should be explained to everyone in the family and it is important to constantly check that your family knows what they should do. There are a few dry runs, when it is safe and set specific tasks for each person, as you know, not to forget anything.

You should always make sure that the tornado insurance up to date. It may cost a lot, and you do not always need it, but it could be the difference between being able to restore your home and need to take out a bank loan to fix the damage. You should also look at what the insurance will cover as a tornado also come with thunderstorms and high rainfall. If your house floods due to rain, you may need to take out flood insurance, too, because the tornado insurance may not cover it.

You must have a set of bag ready to take with them when the tornado strikes, or supplies to a shelter or basement. These supplies should be a change of clothes and canned goods and non-perishable foods to be able to survive for days that you do not have power and food in the city are low. You must also have a little box that you can store all important documents such as passports and birth certificates. Although they are not necessary for everyday activities, they will have dire consequences for the launch of a new life.

The best way to deal with tornadoes have a sufficient level of preparedness for tornadoes. You must constantly watch for any tornado watches or warnings in the news and know that you need to pay attention to predict if a tornado

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Tornado Drills to be Performed Today as Part of Severe Weather …

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

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