Tag Archives: severe weather

Storm Chase Days: #1 and #2

Posted on May 11, 2018 by highplainschasing

I arrived safely in Denver, on 5/9. That part of the chase without incident. Here I am, fueling up and getting ready for chase mode. My route is shown below: I woke up in Aurora, CO, and picked up my … Continue reading →

Posted in Chase Account, Chase Crew, Severe Weather | Tagged gustnado, meteorology, severe weather, shelf cloud, storm chase, storm chasing, weather | Leave a comment

Severe Storms Forecast: 4/25/18

Posted on April 25, 2018 by highplainschasing

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a Marginal Risk today for southern Texas. There is less than a 2% chance of tornadoes, nationwide. Hail and downdraft winds will be the primary threats. Synoptically speaking, the 250 mb NAM chart … Continue reading →

Posted in Practicing Concepts, Predictions, Severe Weather | Tagged #txwx, Less than 2% Tornado Threat, Marginal Risk, meteorology, severe weather, Texas, weather | Leave a comment

Severe Storms Forecast: 4/19/18

Posted on April 19, 2018 by highplainschasing

Follow up from yesterday: no severe reports received. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a Marginal Risk today for parts of western New Mexico, including Rio Rancho (my home!). There is less than a 2% chance of tornadoes anywhere … Continue reading →

Posted in Follow Up, Practicing Concepts, Predictions, Satellite Imagery, Severe Weather | Tagged forecast, Less than 2% Tornado Threat, Marginal Risk, meteorology, New Mexico, nmwx, severe weather, weather | Leave a comment

Severe Storms Forecast: 4/18/18

Posted on April 18, 2018 by highplainschasing

Follow up from yesterday: a handful of wind and hail reports. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a “No Severe Storms Forecasted” statement about today’s threat. There is very little severe threat. Synoptically speaking, the 250 mb NAM chart … Continue reading →

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Severe Storms Forecast: 4/17/18

Posted on April 17, 2018 by highplainschasing

Follow up from yesterday: 1 wind report. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a “No Severe Storms Forecasted” statement about today’s threat. There is very little severe threat. Synoptically speaking, the 250 mb NAM chart shows a slight ridge … Continue reading →

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Severe Storms Forecast: 4/16/18

Posted on April 16, 2018 by highplainschasing

Follow up from yesterday: 18 tornadoes reported from Virginia to Florida. Details are still coming in about several large, damaging tornadoes, including ones in Greensboro, NC, and Lynchburg, VA. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a “No Severe Storms … Continue reading →

Posted in Follow Up, Practicing Concepts, Predictions, Satellite Imagery, Severe Weather | Tagged 10% tornado ring, Enhanced Risk, forecast, meteorology, severe weather, weather | Leave a comment

Severe Storms Forecast: 4/15/18

Posted on April 15, 2018 by highplainschasing

Follow up from yesterday: 2 tornadoes and many wind reports. This is typical of squall lines- lots of wind and a brief embedded tornado or two. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued an Enhanced Risk for parts of the … Continue reading →