53 Tornadoes, 7 Deaths in 5 States Yesterday...

As Chris Howell and I drove to Kansas City to join the MESO chase, there was a tornado outbreak in the southern states today. Seven people died in the wake of 53 tornadoes across Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Alabama and Tennessee. We has a mini chase across the middle of Illinois and has a cell that produced some pretty clouds and hail, nothing severe. Tomorrow we will have a BBQ lunch at our "Aunt Meg's" house, Sue Melena in Southern KC and meet up with the remaining members heading to KC.
Some storms in the middle of Illinois, click on the photo for full sized image.