Tag Archives: Elk City

Oklahoma City, OK, to Rio Rancho, NM, Weather: 1/1/23

Posted on January 1, 2023 by highplainschasing

We had an uneventful drive down I-44, but gave up early in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City is cloudy and cool this morning. My weather station in Rio Rancho, NM, says: The NWS in Norman, OK, forecasts (for Oklahoma City, OK) … Continue reading →

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Rolla, MO, to Amarillo, TX, Weather: 12/31/22

Posted on December 31, 2022 by highplainschasing

We had a pleasant drive through rural Arkansas and Missouri yesterday. Rolla is mostly sunny and cool this morning. The NWS in Springfield, MO, forecasts (for Rolla, MO) a mostly sunny day, with a high temperature of 57 F. The … Continue reading →

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Willow Springs, MO, to Elk City, OK, Weather: 11/27/21

Posted on November 27, 2021 by highplainschasing

We are continuing on our new trek west! This morning, the weather has been overcast, with cold temperatures and calm winds. The NWS in Springfield, MO, forecasts (for Willow Springs, MO) a sunny morning, with a windchill that will make … Continue reading →

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Storm Chase Day #9: Predictions

Posted on May 27, 2021 by highplainschasing

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 →

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Slight Risk: 4/23/14

Posted on April 23, 2014 by highplainschasing

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a Slight Risk today for parts of the Great Plains. Associated with this Slight Risk is a 5% Tornado Threat Ring. The key players in storm development today are a cold front that … Continue reading →

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Moderate Risk: 5-29-13

Posted on May 29, 2013 by highplainschasing

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a moderate risk: Included with this risk is a 15% hatched tornado ring. Wow. Today is going to be nuts. From the SPC description, there will be ample CAPE, plenty of shear, and a … Continue reading →

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Driving Through the Plains

Posted on December 20, 2012 by highplainschasing

I am currently driving through Texas and Oklahoma as part of a cross-country Christmas road trip.  Yesterday, I traveled from Albuquerque, NM to Oklahoma City, OK, and today we will go as far as Birmingham, AL. It is always nice … Continue reading →

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