*ALERT!*

Subject: FW: Signficant Weather for 23 May 2011
Importance: High

Scenario: Currently a new Texas low has formed off the back of the low that passed through the area yesterday and is sitting to the WSW of the station with a dryline sitting over western Oklahoma through eastern Texas Panhandle region.  As the low and the dry line push to the ESE and multiple upper level troughs spin around the low, the possibility of severe weather moving into south-central Kansas is quite high this afternoon. We are looking for these storms to move into the region after 1300L this afternoon lasting periodically until 2200L this evening, with the sever potential from 1800L this afternoon through 2100L tonight.  Hail up to 3/4-1” is possible in some areas.

Potential Warnings/Watches/Advisories:  Potential Lightning within 5NM, Observed Lightning within 5NM/10NM, Forecast Surface Winds GTE 35KTs but LT 50KTs, and a Watch/Warning for Hail >= 3/4 in will be issued later this morning.

Current Warnings/Watches/Advisories: None.

Rain Expected: 1/2” to 1” could be expected.

Event Timetable
Current-24/1300L     Partly to Mostly Cloudy, 63-72F, Winds VRB06KT
24/1300L-24/2200L    Overcast 73-81F, Light Rain Showers and Isolated Thunderstorms, Winds 14015G25KT  
24/1800L-24/2100L    Overcast, 77-80F, Rain Showers and Isolated Severe Thunderstorms, Winds 12025G35KT
24/2200L-25/1000L    Mostly to Partly Cloudy, 76-61F, Winds 22015KT

V/r
Kelly T. Tobin, SSgt, USAF
Weather Forecaster, 22 OSS/OSW

Adventure Camp

Colorado State University has recently received funding from
the Department of Defense/National Institute of Food and
Agriculture to run a series of adventure camps for military
teens aged 14-18. The Rocky Mountain Adventure Camp at
Pingree Park is a 4-day, 3-night residential camp experience
providing a variety of physical challenges in the great
outdoors of Colorado. Each camp will include whitewater
rafting on the Poudre River, a challenge ropes course,
geo-caching and the chance to hike to the summit of a 12,000-foot
alpine peak and a B-17 crash site. At an altitude of 9,000
feet, Pingree Park offers cool summer days that are perfect
for hiking and wildlife viewing in a pristine mountain environment.

Camp dates are May 31-June 3, June 6-9, June 21-24,
July 11-14 and July 19-22. Camps are free to youth who
have a parent serving in the National Guard, Reserves, or
are active/retired military.
For more information and to register go to www.rockymountainadventurecamp.webs.com<http://www.rockymountainadventurecamp.webs.com/>

Vacation Bible School June 6th~June 10th 2011

At PandaMania VBS, kids will explore a bamboo forest full of fun-loving pandas!  Psalm 139 comes to life as kids learn that they are God's most precious creation.  In return, kids will learn to give thanks to God for all he does.  Don’t miss this opportunity - register now to be a part of this PandaMania VBS!

Dates:June 06, 2011 - June 10, 2011

Location:MAFB Chapel

Registration Deadline:June 06, 2011

https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/MAFBChapel/gpgs/Home.aspx

Spouses Social Thursday May 26th

It's more than just coffee!
Enjoy quality conversation and great coffee all while making genuine connections!

Please join the 22nd OSS Spouse's Group on May 26th @ 6PM
Mead's Corner
430 E.Douglas Ave

If you have any questions; feel free to call Michon @ 733-5575

Hope to see you there!

Please RSVP through Evite or by calling Michon Edwards

Base Housing Info

Housing Town Hall Meeting on 25 May at 6:30PM in the School Age Program Bldg in housing

Base Wide Garage Sale in housing on Friday and Saturday 3 and 4 June from 8AM to 4PM

Home Buying Seminar on 8 June from 11AM to 1230PM in the housing conference room.  Please call 759-3172 for reservations.

URGENT MESSAGE FROM ITT Regarding Country Stampede Tickets ! ! !

If you recently purchased 8 Country Stampede tickets from ITT and the purchase was made with cash you need to contact the number below.  ITT has no record of who it was, but they need the person to come into ITT right away with the tickets, because the tickets were misprinted with the wrong dates--the misprinted tickets are worth nothing, so unless you get corrected tickets, that will be $640 down the drain!
Thank you.

JENNIFER A. BYE, MSgt, USAF
First Sergeant
Phone:  (316) 759-3514 / DSN 743-3514
Cell Phone:  (316) 619-3259

New to the Nest

Congratulations!

Jose Mendoza & Breanna Higdon

on the birth of their daughter

~*~ Gabriella Danielle Mendoza ~*~ 

 ~* Born May 11th *~

~* 6 lbs ~ 7 oz ~ 19 inches *~

May News & Information

Operation Readiness Exercise runs from Tuesday May 10^th -12^th   

Outdoor Recreation Open House ~  Wednesday ~ May 11th from 10am – 2pm.  They will have all of their equipment on display with FREE food from 11am – 1pm.  For more info. please call 759-4435.

Boss & Buddy this Friday ~ May 13th ~ from 4pm – 5pm.  Great food and drink specials, designated drivers drink FREE soda all night.  Stay from 5pm -6pm for free bar snacks and a Club card Drawing.  Boss & Buddy is on the 2nd Friday of the month.  Please call 759-4330 for more info.

Grill Your Own Steak this Friday  ~ May 13th, from 4pm – 7pm at the Storm Cellar Sports Bar Patio.  Meal includes Steak, baked potato and tossed salad.  Members are $9.95 & non members are $11.95.  Please call 759-6002 to reserve your steak today!  Not a Member?  Not a problem! Sign up at the door!  Please call 759-4330 for more info.

Air Force Wide Teen Lock-In ~ Friday May 13th from 7pm-7am at the Dole Center.  Snacks will be provided throughout the night.  Enjoy a night of bowling, karaoke, games and competitions.  Chance to win prizes!!  Snacks will be provided throughout the night, and breakfast in the morning.  Must be pre-registered and turn-in a completed, current AF Form 88 (Youth Program Registration) prior to attending.  Please call 759-4070 for more information.

2011 Octathlon ~ Friday May 20th from 8am-12pm at the HAWC/Fitness Center.  The 2011 Octathlon is a McUS focused event and an alternate duty site.  Includes long and short swim, bike, run and walks.  Open to all Team McConnell members; military, retirees, DoD civilians and their families.  Teams will consist of 4-8 members and must complete all 8 events.  Participants must be 16 years or older and may only compete in maximum of 2 events.  For more information, flyer, rules of engagement, and sign-up form please visit the wing calendar or call the HAWC x6024.  Teams must turn-in sign-up form to the HAWC or email to Laura Markuly NLT May 18th.

Family Night ~ May 20^th ~ from 5pm - 9pm in the Dole Center Ballroom.  Entry fee is just $5 per person and children 3 and under are FREE!  Enjoy dinner and kid’s games/activities from 5pm – 7pm.  At 7pm enjoy FAMILY BINGO-10 games and everyone get a bingo card for each game.  Chance to win fabulous prizes!   Additional cards are just $.25 each.  Hundreds of prizes given away!  Please call 759-6023 for more info.

The McConnell AFB Library Summer Reading Program starts Monday May 23rd.  The summer reading program is open to all ages: toddlers, school age, tweens, teens, and adults and will be from June 6 to July 29.  Please sign up at the library during normal business hours or call 759-4207 for more info.

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