Tag Archives: 5% Tornado Threat Ring
Enhanced Risk: 5/5/22
For the next six weeks, my attention is fully dedicated to severe weather and storm chasing. Yesterday, the SPC showed nine tornado reports, most of which were east of my target area by 100+ miles. I think that is close … Continue reading
Slight Risk: 5/3/22
For the next six weeks, my attention is fully dedicated to severe weather and storm chasing. Yesterday, the SPC is showing four tornado reports, all a little ways from my target area. However, this system came together as expected and … Continue reading
Central New Mexico Weather: 5/31/21
Yesterday, was pleasant, though a bit breezy in the afternoon. We didn’t get any rain or thunderstorms, though we did have one virga bomb nearby. This morning, Rio Rancho is mild, mostly cloudy and still. The NWS in Albuquerque, NM, … Continue reading
Central New Mexico Weather: 5/30/21
Yesterday, we had pleasant weather as we returned to New Mexico from storm chasing. We may not be done for the season, but it was good to come home. This morning, Rio Rancho is warm, mostly sunny and still. The … Continue reading
Storm Chase Day #10: Predictions
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued an Slight Risk for the very southern Great Plains. Associated with this risk is a 5% Tornado Threat ring stretching from Hobbs, NM, down to Pecos, TX. The surface map shows a light, … Continue reading
Storm Chase Day #9: Predictions
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued an Enhanced Risk for the central Great Plains. Associated with this risk is a 5% Tornado Threat ring stretching from the Texas Panhandle into Illinois. The surface map shows a light southeasterly breeze, … Continue reading
Storm Chase Day #5: Predictions
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued an Enhanced Risk for western South Dakota and a long Slight Risk stripe along the High Plains. Associated with this risk is a 5% Tornado Threat Ring. The surface map shows a moderate … Continue reading
Northern Neck, Virginia Weather: 11/30/20
Yesterday was warm and sunny, but thanks to an ankle injury or arthritis flare up, I stayed inside all day. I did ride out to Dahlgren for a few, so I got to see the sun for a bit anyhow. … Continue reading
6/21/20: Storm Chase Follow-Up
Early in the day, our Enhanced Risk was upgraded to a Moderate Risk. We started the day in Tucumcari, NM, and headed northeast to Perryton, TX. By Gruver, TX, we could begin to see a few cumulus clouds. We were … Continue reading
Central New Mexico Weather: 3/13/20
Yesterday was mostly cloudy, mild and still. It rained off and on in Magdalena and Socorro. This morning, the weather has been cool, cloudy and still. It has been raining off and on, pouring when I left the house in … Continue reading