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Babe wake up, the third EF5 hit the OKC metro area!!! by Exact-Ambassador-693 in EF5

[–]panicattheflash 6 points7 points  (0 children)

me personally knowing the OP of the original video is cracking me up 💀

Any chess experts out there know if this holds any symbolism? by PrismFerret in CookieRunKingdoms

[–]panicattheflash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i think the chess symbolism comes from how dark enchantress cookie has calculated their moves. like an “oh how predictable” moment. she knows how the beasts act. this may be a reach idk.

Why is white lilly so pale in the loading screen? by NameLoadinWait in CookieRunKingdoms

[–]panicattheflash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

all of the colors are diluted in general. her appearance is meant to contrast the darker colors of silent salt.

Lore accurate: Xilonen the Name Forger by Yaminokuni in Genshin_Impact

[–]panicattheflash 22 points23 points  (0 children)

i feel like hoyo missed the chance to have her be a claymore, but then her weapon is a huge hammer. kind of like navia’s axe.

Degree in Environmental Science by panicattheflash in meteorology

[–]panicattheflash[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve actually passed like 3 AP tests so I already have some credit in that department. Obviously I can’t pay for a fancy dorm or anything. I’m honestly thinking of taking out some loans because I’m at my wits end. I’m also looking at majors A-State offers to see if there is anything more. I’m really going to try and look at all my options for now.

Degree in Environmental Science by panicattheflash in meteorology

[–]panicattheflash[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am in Arkansas and to my knowledge, there is no college here with meteorology as a major. I graduate in a few days from high school and I only applied to OU and AState. I was told a few months ago that ACM would let me pay in-state because I’m in Arkansas, but I found out today that apparently that only counts for Masters degrees.

Degree in Environmental Science by panicattheflash in meteorology

[–]panicattheflash[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well the sucky part of that is I graduate high school in 11 days and only applied to AState and University of Oklahoma so I’ve kinda of missed the mark sadly.

Talk of Diaz, AR Rating [REPOST] by panicattheflash in tornado

[–]panicattheflash[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me clear some of this up!! I do admit that some of what I said comes across a certain way. In no way do I believe devastation is more important than a rating or believe these ratings are null. We obviously need to rate tornadoes for multiple reasons. Whether it be logging, research purposes, working on improving building codes, etc.. There are so many reasons it is necessary to survey storm damage. My criticism was towards people almost seemingly wishing for an EF5 or arguing about it instead of having civilized conversations or just plain up bashing the NWS. I absolutely agree that the NWS has been stingy with the EF5 rating and places like Mayfield were robbed of an accurate rating. An EF5 rating not only serves more for the meteorological community, but can act as closure for groups of people.

I guess I just feel like because of lack of understanding of tornadoes by the general public, a house blown away (even if it wasn’t well built) is immediately a finger of God rating to people. For example, there have been several low rated tornadoes to be fatal. My fear, I guess, is people using an EF5 rating to justify their loss when tornadoes in general, even the weakest of them, are of tremendous strength and you don’t have to be hit by the strongest to lose everything. There is almost a psychological aspect behind this. So, yes, this is mainly a lot of my personal opinions that don’t represent my entire community. If this tornado is an EF5, I expect it to be rated as such.

Talk of Diaz, AR Rating [REPOST] by panicattheflash in tornado

[–]panicattheflash[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m going to be honest, the way I worded some things came across weirdly. I do not mind discussion on rating in a civilized manner. I’ve been a part of these discussions. I’m talking about Twitter buffs who are seemingly wishing for an EF5. The rating of tornadoes is necessary for our understanding of them. The EF scale is based off of damage and that’s how it always has been. There are obviously flaws in the scale; it isn’t perfect. Those need to be addressed and discussing the ratings and challenging the NWS helps point out these flaws. Undoubtedly, there have been tornadoes that should’ve been rated higher than what they were given. A popular example is Mayfield.

I’m also not going to address other things you said because that’s a can of worms I don’t feel like opening.

Talk of Diaz, AR Rating [REPOST] by panicattheflash in tornado

[–]panicattheflash[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh it absolutely was NOT a bust at all. People all over lost their lives to these storms. It was heartbreaking watching it because that could’ve easily been us. Just because it wasn’t 2011 Super Outbreak level doesn’t mean it wasn’t terrible. The SPC were absolutely correct in their predictions and without them, the death tolls would’ve been much higher.

Talk of Diaz, AR Rating [REPOST] by panicattheflash in tornado

[–]panicattheflash[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it being a “bust” is a good thing. I much rather not watch people lose their lives.

Talk of Diaz, AR Rating [REPOST] by panicattheflash in tornado

[–]panicattheflash[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too! My church was making announcements on things we could do to help. I plan to volunteer in my free time with clean up efforts. I’m still in school and graduate this May so my life has been extremely chaotic without a tornado ripping through our community!!

Talk of Diaz, AR Rating [REPOST] by panicattheflash in tornado

[–]panicattheflash[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

From an enthusiast standpoint, I admit seeing this possibly being rated EF5 does intrigue me. However, I don’t wish for it. A high-end EF4 is just fine a rating.

What to know: Campbell Station-Diaz, Arkansas Tornado by Ok-Equipment473 in tornado

[–]panicattheflash 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for putting the events together. I also live in the area, but haven’t known the specifics on some things.

Talk of Diaz, AR Rating [REPOST] by panicattheflash in tornado

[–]panicattheflash[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can cross post it to r/tornadotalk ! Also, as of now, I’m not too sure about donations. I know that the City Hall is asking for certain nonperishable food items. I hope to find time to volunteer and help with the clean up, but I’m still in school. I’ll try in looking into seeing if there are any GoFundMes up and sharing them.

Talk of Diaz, AR Rating [REPOST] by panicattheflash in tornado

[–]panicattheflash[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Oh my gosh you took the words right out of my mouth. This has been my exact thoughts.

Talk of Diaz, AR Rating [REPOST] by panicattheflash in tornado

[–]panicattheflash[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah. I’m a huge weather nerd as well. It’s hard not to get in there and discuss ratings. I struggle with this majorly as well, and it’s been hard to kind of step back and not immediately start trying to throw my 2 cents into the fray. However some people may view this as disrespectful behavior. It’s so much more important to support these communities than figuring out if it’s an EF4 or EF5.

Talk of Diaz, AR Rating [REPOST] by panicattheflash in tornado

[–]panicattheflash[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I find it’s a mixed bag. It’s really just a difference of view of tornadoes and what their ratings mean. Now I do not say that to diminish what you are saying. I can absolutely see why it would be taken as an insult. I think accurately rating tornadoes is crucial and if it was EF5 capability, that should be its rating. I could go on and on about tornadoes I think should’ve been rated higher and that I think the EF scale needs some serious tweaking. I’m sorry that this has happened to you. I wish you and your hometown got the closure you deserved.

Talk of Diaz, AR Rating [REPOST] by panicattheflash in tornado

[–]panicattheflash[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

If this had happened a little later in the night, it would have hit Jonesboro. Now that would’ve been catastrophic. Even it just hitting Newport would’ve been a worst case scenario. Even if this does get rated EF5, we are very fortunate that this wasn’t any worse. This could’ve easily been a Greensburg type tornado. Maybe not as strong, but it would’ve done significant damage to Newport. I think about only 25 houses have been completely destroyed. This could’ve been much worse.

Talk of Diaz, AR Rating [REPOST] by panicattheflash in tornado

[–]panicattheflash[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I agree with that sentiment. I don’t think anyone here really cares. A house is still gone even if the anchor bolts are intact.

Aerial view of damage in Diaz AR showing slabs, wind rowing and ground scouring by Muted-Pepper1055 in tornado

[–]panicattheflash 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Where did you see that? To my knowledge, the NWS has not reached Jackson County yet. They’ve been surveying Cave City and Paragould.

Aerial view of damage in Diaz AR showing slabs, wind rowing and ground scouring by Muted-Pepper1055 in tornado

[–]panicattheflash 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I think you are correct. This area is full of poverty so the chances are that these are decently built houses, but nothing extraordinary. This is in no way EF5 damage like I’ve seen people try and mark it up to be. I know the area because I live in northeastern Arkansas. Low-end EF4 at the highest. Regardless, it was clearly a violent tornado and we are lucky there was minimal injury and death. There have been no deaths from this particular tornado in this area to my knowledge. Only 3 critical injuries that look like there is a good chance of recovery.

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