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Chase Day #2, a few ragged wall clouds, 389 miles.
Yesterday’s moderate risk proved tragic for Moore, Oklahoma. I will dedicate a separate post at a later time to the Moore tornado. Yesterday’s chase seemed so short, compared to the 851 mile drive-fest that was Sunday. We were already at … Continue reading
Moderate Risk: 5-20-13
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a moderate risk and hatched tornado threat area for a central and eastern Oklahoma and Kansas today: Yesterday’s chase left us in Oklahoma City, which is on the westernmost portion of the moderate risk … Continue reading
Chase Day #1: several wall clouds, 851 miles
Today was a long day in the saddle. We left Rio Rancho around 8am and drove east, originally targeting Fairview, OK. As we approached our exit in Oklahoma, the atmosphere was still dry at our location, and cumulus were developing … Continue reading
No prediction today…Gearing up!
I opted to not make a prediction this morning, other than a quick read through SPC and checking the mileage and time to Hays, KS. I worked last night until 7am, and am going to work a half shift tonight. … Continue reading
4-16-13: Another cap bust
Looks like another cap bust for today. I figured that was a risk for today, based on the sounding, but wondered if the high CAPE and potential for surface heating would beat that cap. Tomorrow looks to be an active … Continue reading
Want to Learn to Chase Storms?
High Plains Tours, LLC still has slots open for the 2014 Storm Chase season! The photos below were taken by the president of High Plains Tours, LLC, Seth Price. High Plains Tours, LLC is a guided storm chase tour unlike … Continue reading →