Severe weather watch about to be issued for parts of MO including Columbia

[starkvegasdawg]

I'm guessing it will be a severe thunderstorm watch and not a tornado watch but I didn't read the mesoscale discussion to see for sure.

[TheRef]

80% Chance of Severe Thunderstorm Watch being issued. Major threats, Hail and Damaging Wind Gusts. Low chance of tornadoes.

[Homedawg]

I think there is a real possibility this game isn't played tonight. If the forecasts are close to being accurate anyway. A la the lsu opener.

[maroonmania]

I think there is a real possibility this game isn't played tonight. If the forecasts are close to being accurate anyway. A la the lsu opener.

Yep, not sure why you would want to risk having 50,000 people gathered at a stadium with even a reasonable chance of hail or a tornado. I lived that in the 2003? Troy game and it was not fun.

[ShotgunDawg]

So, here is the question:

If the game isn't played tonight, can we play tomorrow night or Saturday?

I'll be furious if our game with Mizzou gets canceled this year. That virtually eliminates us from the SEC West race. All the tie breakers that would favor us if we won out, would no longer favor us.

If we don't play tonight, we MUST play Friday or Saturday. No excuses.

[mstatefan91]

A long time till 8:00 pm boys and girls

[Dental Dawg33]

I would think we would play a conference game, even if it were tomorrow or Saturday?

[mstatefan91]

I would think we would play a conference game, even if it were tomorrow or Saturday?

The NCAA dictates that all football players are required to be in class on the Friday after Thursday night games... Not sure how that works if it is postponed?

[Dental Dawg33]

The NCAA dictates that all football players are required to be in class on the Friday after Thursday night games... Not sure how that works if it is postponed?

That is an interesting point

[starkvegasdawg]

The NCAA dictates that all football players are required to be in class on the Friday after Thursday night games... Not sure how that works if it is postponed?
Surely there's an exception if it's a road game. If it's played tonight and there's no delays the game is over around 11:30. Probably to the airport by 1:00 and then 3:00 arriving at GTR. That would put them 3:30-4:00 getting back to their dorm or apartment.

[starkvegasdawg]

A long time till 8:00 pm boys and girls

Problem is storms aren't supposed to get into the area until right before kick.

[BulldogBear]

The NCAA dictates that all football players are required to be in class on the Friday after Thursday night games... Not sure how that works if it is postponed?
Surely that cannot apply to teams playing on the road.

[mstatefan91]

Surely there's an exception if it's a road game. If it's played tonight and there's no delays the game is over around 11:30. Probably to the airport by 1:00 and then 3:00 arriving at GTR. That would put them 3:30-4:00 getting back to their dorm or apartment.

There is no exception. Carskadon tweeted about it last week. Said that there was no way that he would make it to any of his classes after a Thursday night game if he was a student athlete, but that the students are expected and required to be in class even if they get in at 5 a.m and even if their first class is at 8 a.m.

[Homedawg]

The NCAA dictates that all football players are required to be in class on the Friday after Thursday night games... Not sure how that works if it is postponed?

Well in this case there won't be a Thursday night game. NCAA is a bunch of hypocrites anyway.

[mstatefan91]

Bob Carskadon:
"Mullen mentions the tough part of a road Thursday game on his teleconference: players have to go to class the next day. Not allowed to miss."

"Zero percent chance I'd make it to an 8 o'clock class after flying home from Missouri after midnight. Or any o'clock class, really."

[BulldogBear]

Would they reschedule for Saturday then? ^^^^

[mstatefan91]

Would they reschedule for Saturday then? ^^^^

I don't think they're going to reschedule. There might be a weather delay, though.

[starkvegasdawg]

Bob Carskadon:
"Mullen mentions the tough part of a road Thursday game on his teleconference: players have to go to class the next day. Not allowed to miss."

"Zero percent chance I'd make it to an 8 o'clock class after flying home from Missouri after midnight. Or any o'clock class, really."

What could the NCAA do? What's the penalty? Nevermind. I forgot we have Bracky. He'd suspend the entire team for next week's game against Alabama if our players are two minutes late getting into class.

[#660000]

I don't think they're going to reschedule. There might be a weather delay, though.

I was curious so I looked up the lightning policy.

The current NCAA policy requires that play be suspended if there is lightning within 8 miles of the stadium. It requires a 30 minute delay, but this may vary because the time count will restart if a lightning strike occurs within the 8 mile radius.

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

Nothing to worry about boys, just a little moisture so dak doesn't go in dry. I'm 2 hrs out and it's just a steady rain.

[Jack Lambert]

80% Chance of Severe Thunderstorm Watch being issued. Major threats, Hail and Damaging Wind Gusts. Low chance of tornadoes.

I am going to sounds like a dumbass which I am one but what about lighting?

[archdog]

What could the NCAA do? What's the penalty? Nevermind. I forgot we have Bracky. He'd suspend the entire team for next week's game against Alabama if our players are two minutes late getting into class.

Sorry Redmond, you will have to be suspended for your first 37 pro games by order of Bracky and the NCAA.

[Homedawg]

Nothing to worry about boys, just a little moisture so dak doesn't go in dry. I'm 2 hrs out and it's just a steady rain.

Might ought to look at radar to your west then.....

[MetEdDawg]

Here's my question. There has got to be a local time at which games must be stopped. I know it's that way in high school. I can't remember if there is in college or not. But I have to imagine there's a time the game has to stop.

[starkvegasdawg]

I am going to sounds like a dumbass which I am one but what about lighting?

Lightning will be rather prolific in the stronger storms. I just saw one severe thunderstorm warning in SW MO right now is showing 70mph winds and quarter size hail.

[mstatefan91]

Here's my question. There has got to be a local time at which games must be stopped. I know it's that way in high school. I can't remember if there is in college or not. But I have to imagine there's a time the game has to stop.

I don't think there is, but I could certainly be wrong.

That would probably have more to do with the city of Columbia and less to do with the NCAA.

[FISHDAWG]

that does it .... heading back to the betting forum now to hedge my bet on us .... I don't think that spread is accurate in bad weather

[starkvegasdawg]

Here's my question. There has got to be a local time at which games must be stopped. I know it's that way in high school. I can't remember if there is in college or not. But I have to imagine there's a time the game has to stop.

Don't know for sure but I doubt it. Too much money involved from ESPN and sponsors to just pull the plug during the middle of a game.

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

Might ought to look at radar to your west then.....

Anything building behind that or will it be done after it comes through?

[TheRef]

Anything building behind that or will it be done after it comes through?

Everything is associated with this frontal system, but the system is quite large. Also have to remember that the hotter the ground is before these storms roll in, the stronger the storms will be which increases the chance for damage from these. This will be full of thunderstorms, so I'm already going to be counting on a few delays rolling in.

[mstatefan91]

Everything is associated with this frontal system, but the system is quite large. Also have to remember that the hotter the ground is before these storms roll in, the stronger the storms will be which increases the chance for damage from these. This will be full of thunderstorms, so I'm already going to be counting on a few delays rolling in.

Can we not loan them the bubble that is located around Starkville? Just for the night?

[TheRef]

Can we not loan them the bubble that is located around Starkville? Just for the night?

Our bubble is permanently affixed to the ground. We cannot move it, else we risk MSU getting blown away.

[mstatefan91]

Our bubble is permanently affixed to the ground. We cannot move it, else we risk MSU getting blown away.

Well, Columbia is just gonna have to fend for itself I guess...

[TheRef]

Well, Columbia is just gonna have to fend for itself I guess...

Yupp. But we have some good Bulldogs over there, so we should be jussssssst fine.

[starkvegasdawg]

Our bubble is permanently affixed to the ground. We cannot move it, else we risk MSU getting blown away.

This is our bubble.

[Dawg Corps]

The only bubble that matters is maroon?

[mstatefan91]

The only bubble that matters is maroon?

It's actually golden

[thunderclap]

Is it just me or does that thing look like it's moving pretty fast? Which would be good news.

That's what she said.

[mstatefan91]

Is it just me or does that thing look like it's moving pretty fast? Which would be good news.

That's what she said.

My radar has it mostly out of there by 7:30 pm but I'm not a meteorologist by any means.

[Jack Lambert]

Don't know for sure but I doubt it. Too much money involved from ESPN and sponsors to just pull the plug during the middle of a game.

Isn't that what happened with LSU and McNese STate? Not disputing.

[BulldogBear]

3 hours out. I hope Thunderclap rings true

[starkvegasdawg]

Isn't that what happened with LSU and McNese STate? Not disputing.
I don't know to be honest. My guess was that if it was it was due to it being an ooc game with no relevance.

[starkvegasdawg]

First tornado warning NW of Springfield. Looks ugly on radar. Possible debris signature.

[Beaver]

The short-term mesoscale models are trending toward the main line of storms clearing Columbia just after kickoff. A second but weaker line of showers rolls through a couple hours later. I'm hoping for only a delay to the start of the game. If the 2nd line is weak enough, it'll be just showers with no lightning.

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

First tornado warning NW of Springfield. Looks ugly on radar. Possible debris signature.

Headed towards Columbia?

[BulldogBear]

There's a wreck right where you merge onto WI270 from NI55. Be careful if anyone is behind us.

[starkvegasdawg]

Headed towards Columbia?

Doubt it. Just posting for whoever is traveling to the game.

[Dental Dawg33]

My radar has it mostly out of there by 7:30 pm but I'm not a meteorologist by any means.

That's what I'm seeing. It looks like a small line may move through after kick off but doesn't appear to be building that much

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

Doubt it. Just posting for whoever is traveling to the game.

I'm between St. Louis and Columbia. Hope it dies out.

[ckDOG]

Here's my old fashioned contribution. I'm in central oklahoma. That line came in and got out quick. I'd say about 30 minutes of lightening. Sunny skies an hour after that.

[starkvegasdawg]

First line looks like it may push south of Columbia. Broken, more discrete cells back behind it.

[starkvegasdawg]

Ok. I'm starting to be cautiously optimistic Columbia dodges a bullet. Light rain now moving in but the storms are weakening and staying to the south. The secondary line looks like it may stay to the north. If there is no additional development then the stadium may see 45 minutes of light rain and that be it. Fingers crossed.

[BulldogBear]

Ok. I'm starting to be cautiously optimistic Columbia dodges a bullet. Light rain now moving in but the storms are weakening and staying to the south. The secondary line looks like it may stay to the north. If there is no additional development then the stadium may see 45 minutes of light rain and that be it. Fingers crossed.

I'm ready! Leaving Lake St. Louis. I had to, uh, stop for a minute.

[MSUDawg99]

Surely that cannot apply to teams playing on the road.

Surely there has to be an exception if it's Mother Nature & out of our control...

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

I'm ready! Leaving Lake St. Louis. I had to, uh, stop for a minute.

I just got in town...holy hell at the traffic!

[MSUDawg99]

Jim Ellis posting pics of the rain there right now https://twitter.com/jimellismsu/status/662404670757822464

David Murray posting bout 3 lightning strikes in the last 15 min's. https://twitter.com/DawgsBiteMag/status/662405152784195585

Let's hope it keeps on going & gets out before game time.

Ben Wait just posted a pic of radar https://twitter.com/bcwait/status/662410407596834816