[Displaced Flames fan]

I'm watching the weather late tonight and making sure we won't get anything too nasty here...which appears to be the case.

But, sadly, 5 Kansas towns have been hit...and according to reports virtually destroyed by various tornados.

The small towns of Macksville, St. John, Claflin and Ellinwood have all been hit.

The town of Greensburg, which is a bit larger has been largely destroyed according to first hand reports.

Just saw a picture on tv of that tornado backlit by lightning and it was unfreakingbelievable. Just gigantic.

I'll try to post some links tomorrow as more and more pictures come in. I know some of you are very interested in severe weather.

Worst night in several years that I can recall here in Kansas. So far, no fatalities. I hope that holds up.

Updated info says no serious damage in the town of Ellinwood, but they are in the path of a third tornado inside an hour.