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Posts And Comments For May 2014

Posted: May 31, 2014, 6:05 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Very emotional day for me ... Trying to settle family differences (hard with my dad) and it's very hard with my mom's absence. Also not forgetting 3 heroes who lost their lives chasing last year today (5/31). I'll be back in the alley later this coming week to chase as well.

Posted: May 31, 2014, 4:39 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.

I'll be chasing later this week out there.

Posted: May 31, 2014, 4:38 PM

Chris Collura commented on Reed Timmer Extreme Meteorologist's video.

Posted: May 31, 2014, 12:48 PM

Chris Collura commented on Melanie Lorraine Metz's post.

Yes really ... and it'll be epic. Chris Collura is in FL.

Posted: May 31, 2014, 11:42 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Rather regretting I went to FL this weekend shitty weather and rude ppl ... skydive plane broken ... Chasers: should be joining you folks next weekend :)

Posted: May 31, 2014, 8:49 AM

Chris Collura commented on Mike Umscheid's photo.

Posted: May 30, 2014, 6:03 PM

Chris Collura commented on Kktv Brian Bledsoe's photo.

Now that's a cap bust (or cap shatter)?

Posted: May 30, 2014, 6:01 PM

Chris Collura commented on Charles Edwards's photo.

Hydro cyclone

Posted: May 30, 2014, 6:00 PM

Chris Collura commented on Willoughby Owen's photo.

Posted: May 30, 2014, 5:50 PM

Chris Collura commented on Willoughby Owen's photo.

Posted: May 30, 2014, 5:49 PM

Chris Collura commented on Rocky Rascovich's post.

Awesome ... Keep hanging in there. You'll be good soon!

Posted: May 30, 2014, 4:13 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.

You're welcome Lori Ferguson ... I'll try to send the 60+ dew points out that way and under the good shear where it's needed.

Posted: May 30, 2014, 4:10 PM

Chris Collura commented on Kirk Short's post.

You fart and that grounds a hot air balloon.

Posted: May 30, 2014, 1:04 PM

Chris Collura commented on Reed Timmer Extreme Meteorologist's video.

Posted: May 30, 2014, 1:01 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Headed to south FL ... Taking break from 2 day drive to slight risks. Returning monday early to Chicago maybe to see some storms in IA / IL after I get back. I'm sure there will be good tornadoes this weekend since the Italian jinxola is far from the alley :)

Posted: May 30, 2014, 12:38 PM

Chris Collura commented on Reed Timmer Extreme Meteorologist's video.

Posted: May 30, 2014, 12:34 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's photo.

El Nino must have beat you to it...

Posted: May 30, 2014, 10:15 AM

Chris Collura commented on Elizabeth Nelson's post.

At age 5 I was abused by my baby sitter and mentally hurt by her. Yes I'll be open about this. The damage this did lasted my entire life, affecting relationships, jobs, amongst picking my way through severe depression and anger - for many years. If I saw this man DOING something like that ... I would have KILLED him and I'd be the one in jail saying worth it :(

Posted: May 30, 2014, 10:09 AM

Chris Collura commented on Elizabeth Nelson's post.

Angel...

Posted: May 30, 2014, 10:06 AM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Emfinger's post.

Posted: May 30, 2014, 10:03 AM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

Two big veteran players here ... awesome!

Posted: May 30, 2014, 9:29 AM

Chris Collura commented on Bill Hark's photo.

I'm sure your at least happy to return to special family members!!! It was nice seeing you out there too. I opted to also NOT chase sat / sun this weekend either as a tough call. Just very far out there and I HAVE TO work Monday. June is otherwise flexible for me. Looks like my biggest "effup" this year was April 27 when I left W MO / E KS and missed tornadoes 20 miles from my original target as I got suckered into arkansas. That mistake will haunt me until I see a good tornado - In other words - For a LONG time.

Posted: May 30, 2014, 7:42 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Once again ... 2009 rears it's ugly El Nino head. Torn away from storm chasing this weekend due to me having to be back at my job monday to fill in for some folks who are out, and of course driving to Montana and back by then is unrealistic in a sense ... I opted to get a trip back to family in Florida instead this weekend. Yes there will be tornadoes and I'll miss them ... but what could I do. After next week I'm free most of June anyway if I need to. Good luck to all who head out and remember Tim and his group - It's been a year already.

Posted: May 30, 2014, 7:35 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

I have to be at my office here for few days Monday June 2 so I cannot go. I'm free rest of june after that but not excited about this year. Opted to be in FL for weekend with family. Goid luck to you folks.

Posted: May 29, 2014, 6:26 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own photo.

AND a multi vortex tornado developing under it :)

Posted: May 29, 2014, 5:02 PM


Today ... May 29 ... Back in 2008 I was looking at this near Beloit / Glenn Elder Kansas!

Posted: May 29, 2014, 4:48 PM

Chris Collura commented on Rocky Rascovich's post.

You are in my thoughts too .. get well soon...

Posted: May 29, 2014, 2:33 PM

Chris Collura commented on Matt Sellers's photo.

The trees release their sperm...

Posted: May 29, 2014, 12:57 PM

Chris Collura commented on Skydive Space Center's post.

Easy one for me ... I skydive and do it INSTEAD of drugs!

Posted: May 29, 2014, 11:46 AM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.

This year was NOT an easy year for all of us storm chasers.

Posted: May 29, 2014, 9:39 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Very tough decisions beginning now. I am supposed to be in florida this weekend but now models are showing storm activity out west those days. Should I bump the trip to next weekend and chase? Or just grin and miss tornadoes while on the end of the nation's prick?

Posted: May 29, 2014, 8:07 AM

Chris Collura commented on Chris Kridler's photo.

Oh yes, Dave Lewison .. and a very fortunate difference!

Posted: May 29, 2014, 8:04 AM

Chris Collura commented on Chris Kridler's photo.

Reminds me of the human centipede :)

Posted: May 28, 2014, 8:41 PM

Chris Collura commented on Stephen Barabas's post.

Posted: May 28, 2014, 8:40 PM

Chris Collura commented on Stuart Robinson's photo.

## years ago today there was this incredible ... Cuz El Nino is back and nothings gonna happen worthwhile in the near future.

Posted: May 28, 2014, 1:28 PM

Chris Collura commented on Stephen Barabas's post.

Posted: May 28, 2014, 1:22 PM

Chris Collura commented on Peggy Hamner Willenberg's post.

Reminds me of Jeff Foxworthy talking about his 'deck' on some comedy show I saw back in the 90's.

Posted: May 28, 2014, 11:08 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's link.

Yeah Bill Hark ... ah yeah, is this dominoes in Salina? Yeah I need a large pepperoni pizza delivered to old highway 81 just south of bennington. I'm the red SUV pulled on County Road xx corner watching the violent tornado just to my west. Can't miss it .. I'll have tip for you. Take you're time... lol

Posted: May 28, 2014, 11:05 AM

Chris Collura commented on Stephen Barabas's post.

Posted: May 28, 2014, 10:10 AM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.

Not good either (from chasing perspective) when lots of cat posts are on here. Reminds me of winter.

Posted: May 28, 2014, 10:08 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Still here in Chicago this week and working - Happy I did not chase far SW Texas. Looks like severe weather way up in Canada thus week. Still waiting to see what June holds for us. Very far cry from a year ago when today (5/28) I was chasing one of the finest tornadoes in my life near Bennington, KS. Most likely in FL this weekend if no activity worth chasing. Let's see...

Posted: May 28, 2014, 8:58 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's link.

Glad I can join the club. That was a top 5 chase for me at least. Had that storm nailed from TCU field to dying orphan anvil!!! What a storm!

Posted: May 28, 2014, 8:56 AM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's link.

Stationary for an hour ... drive all 'round it. Get quick snack in town and come back and it's still there grinding away at 160 MPH plus ... priceless.

Posted: May 28, 2014, 8:27 AM

Chris Collura commented on Verne Carlson's photo.



Posted: May 28, 2014, 7:33 AM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's photo.

Dusty broad landspout?

Posted: May 28, 2014, 7:32 AM


Another funnel or tornado LOOK ALIKE ... Non rotating scud tag on outflow dominant storm with small hail in NW Chicago suburbs on May 27. Even the clear slot to its left looks like an RFD ... Very convincing.

Posted: May 27, 2014, 10:28 PM

Chris Collura commented on Denver7's photo.

Jeez ... What a tool.

Posted: May 27, 2014, 10:24 PM

Chris Collura commented on Verne Carlson's photo.

Yup ... The good old days...

Posted: May 27, 2014, 7:59 PM

Chris Collura commented on Charles Edwards's photo.

Beautiful picture ... With a supercell in the backdrop to boot!!

Posted: May 27, 2014, 6:17 PM

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Posted: May 27, 2014, 12:56 PM

Chris Collura commented on Stephen Barabas's post.

Posted: May 27, 2014, 12:41 PM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's post.

You are in the land of Palm trees and bird fart storms. I would schlep to ND where a NEW system brings promise and actually MOVES.

Posted: May 27, 2014, 9:46 AM

Chris Collura commented on Stuart Robinson's photo.

I've gone from New Mexico to Minot ND in less than 24 hours back on May 2012 :)

Posted: May 27, 2014, 8:49 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jeff Gammons's photo.

Posted: May 27, 2014, 7:13 AM


Email this morning at the office. Only in the Midwest...

Posted: May 27, 2014, 7:12 AM

Chris Collura commented on Stephen Barabas's post.

Posted: May 26, 2014, 7:50 PM

Chris Collura commented on Mike Hollingshead's link.

That's why I'm staying in chicago now :(

Posted: May 26, 2014, 7:47 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Dombrowski's photo.

I was just at lake Michigan (chicago) and people are swimming, boating, and jet skiing there. Pretty impressive thermal gradient across the lake north to south I guess!

Posted: May 26, 2014, 7:43 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jeff Gammons's photo.

Posted: May 26, 2014, 4:07 PM

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Posted: May 25, 2014, 8:57 AM

Chris Collura commented on Stephen Jones's photo.

So much time on our hands ... I chuckle at this humor :)

Posted: May 25, 2014, 8:55 AM

Chris Collura commented on Tony Mesias's post.

Posted: May 25, 2014, 8:47 AM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's photo.

Wow .. El Nino is kicking ey. Maybe this year we can chase W Mexico? I wonder how WPAC would be affected. The Atlantic should be quiet.

Posted: May 25, 2014, 8:43 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

I was out from Chicago may 18 and was supposed to be out to june 2 ... but cut my return short to may 23 ... glad I saw what I at least saw! The activity in far SW TX was declined cuz I knew tornadoes were very unlikely there due to a weakening upper low sagging into Mexico. I CAN chase early to mid June if needed, but I'm all dressed up (chicagoeans look at hail guards like I'm nuts) and no where to go. But that's where Murphys law and flexibility have to be mixed. Actually Friday I snatched up a ticket to visit folks in Florida for next weekend!

Posted: May 24, 2014, 10:54 PM

Chris Collura commented on Colt Forney's post.

It's not been easy ... Did you know? Three days of a tornado report in a row - In Wyoming - as far as possible from the risk areas)!!!!!

Posted: May 24, 2014, 4:19 PM

Chris Collura commented on Matt Sellers's post.

It's the fucking ridge...

Posted: May 24, 2014, 3:31 PM

Chris Collura commented on Chris Kridler's photo.

Wow ... never seen his face so fat! Sorry I couldn't have joined you folks this year.

Posted: May 24, 2014, 3:29 PM

Chris Collura commented on PADI's link.

As Doug Kiesling can attest to during the storm chasing death ridge :)

Posted: May 24, 2014, 11:50 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Storm chasing has been put on hold and back to work this week after Memorial day weekend. Pattern is marginal (today 5/24 being the last decent day chasing near El Paso Texas as upper low weakens). After that, it's a week+ long ridge and quiet pattern. Let's see if I can head back out come June.

Posted: May 24, 2014, 11:46 AM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.

Maybe high risk in Mexico?

Posted: May 24, 2014, 11:46 AM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.

Ay Papi Porte De Bien!

Posted: May 24, 2014, 11:42 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Funny seeing this on a theme park ad near Des Moines, Iowa. May work during the next death ridge...

Posted: May 23, 2014, 6:37 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Just getting into Chicago now after very long drive from W Kansas this morning!

Posted: May 23, 2014, 3:34 PM

Chris Collura commented on Willoughby Owen's photo.

Posted: May 23, 2014, 11:03 AM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.

I've been to Carlsbad caverns 3 times. Awesome place.

Posted: May 23, 2014, 11:02 AM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.

June I'm free to chase. Work this week. Just passed through kansas city as I posted this. LOL 2009 sux.

Posted: May 23, 2014, 11:00 AM

Chris Collura commented on Verne Carlson's post.

Good choice ... back to Chicago as we speak. Nice seeing you out there.

Posted: May 23, 2014, 9:37 AM

Chris Collura commented on his own photo.

Welcome to El Nino ... Yes 2009 again. The hurricane season was bad with little activity that year and may be the same this year too. Maybe I'll use my funds for a typhoon chase this year :)

Posted: May 23, 2014, 7:10 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


This is apalling...

Posted: May 23, 2014, 7:09 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

With much deliberation and a highly flexible schedule, I see the marginal setups down in the arroyos and SW USA was not worth it for me to try and chase those couple of days ... So I am currently packing up and headed back to Chicago to work this week. The 500 MB forecasts ... NO I won't say anything. Plan on visiting lots of national parks after Sunday and I am sure many folks will be cutting their trips short. It's been a fun past week at least.

Posted: May 23, 2014, 12:22 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


This is NOT a tornado, but rising scud along a gust front ahead of a supercell storm embedded in a cluster of severe storms SW of Byers, Colorado. May 22, 2014.

Posted: May 23, 2014, 12:22 AM

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Not sure what this "feature" was looking far to the southwest at some storm cells developing south of Denver and east of the front range. May 22, 2014.

Posted: May 23, 2014, 12:22 AM

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Some flash floowing between Strasburg and Bennett Colorado. May 22, 2014.

Posted: May 23, 2014, 12:22 AM

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An LP supercell storm develops right over downtown Denver (the skyline is to the lower right) with the best structure of the day. May 22, 2014.

Posted: May 23, 2014, 12:22 AM

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An accident ocurred on I-70 just east of Bennett, Colorado due to hydroplaning on rain and hail soaked roads. Dan Shaw is to the left of th group of people helping out. May 22, 2014.

Posted: May 22, 2014, 1:29 PM


LP storm over downtown Denver...

Posted: May 22, 2014, 10:08 AM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.

Yes, Ian Livingston ... Not sure how much support the DL will have, but it can work wonders.

Posted: May 22, 2014, 10:05 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Still a slim tornado potential today right here in Denver and points eastward on the Palmer Divide ... Cleaning up the vehicle (you cannot see out windows that are mud caked) and change oil, then off to the target!

Posted: May 22, 2014, 8:57 AM

Chris Collura commented on Verne Carlson's photo.

Passing a classic supercell tornado as a rain wrapped HP storm ... Classic !

Posted: May 22, 2014, 7:17 AM

Chris Collura commented on Charles Edwards's photo.

Beautiful ... scary down grade on there too ... don't brake too hard! Angie Norris, this was east of Slater, WY on 314.

Posted: May 21, 2014, 11:59 PM

Chris Collura commented on Ian Livingston's photo.

Posted: May 21, 2014, 11:56 PM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's photo.

When the dish points right at you ... Hold yer ballz - microwaves!

Posted: May 21, 2014, 11:55 PM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's photo.

Yes ... it did indeed wrap up again there.

Posted: May 21, 2014, 9:16 PM

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The melting hail and passage of a tornadic HP supercell leaves its mark on the landscape. This caused a massive hail fall and flash flooding north of Byers, Colorado on May 21, 2014.

Posted: May 21, 2014, 9:16 PM

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From Highway 36 near Byers, Colorado ... The hail "swath" is pretty ominous 2-3 hours after an HP supercell dumped nearly a half foot of hail on the landscape! May 21, 2014.

Posted: May 21, 2014, 5:44 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Done chasing for today ... Saw the tornadoes around Denver International Airport and points eastward but rain wrap and contrast was bad. At least I have a non-zero tornado count. Awesome setup was trashed a bit by a warm advection wing of showers coming in from the southeast that interfered with the tornadic supercell storm.

Posted: May 21, 2014, 5:41 PM

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Funnel cloud / possible firsrt tornado from the supercell over Denver International Airport (reported near Towers road) on May 21, 2014.

Posted: May 21, 2014, 5:41 PM

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Heading east out of Brighton with an incredible radar presentation of the storm on my screen! May 21, 2014.

Posted: May 21, 2014, 5:41 PM

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Hail fall covers ground with some stones up to 2 inches near Commerce City, Colorado just west of Denver International Airport. May 21, 2014.

Posted: May 21, 2014, 5:41 PM

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Another rotating funnel / tornado looking south towards the HP notch of the storm. May 21, 2014 east of Denver International Airport.

Posted: May 21, 2014, 5:41 PM

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This was a rotating wall cloud, probably not a tornado ... This was the same feature posted by some people at Denver International Airport. May 21, 2014.

Posted: May 21, 2014, 5:01 PM

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Now THAT'S a chaser convergence!

Posted: May 21, 2014, 5:01 PM

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Incredible velocity signature of the tornadic supercell storm near Denver International Airport on May 21, 2014!

Posted: May 21, 2014, 5:01 PM

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Incredible reflectivity signature (the "eagle" cannot scream any louder) of the supercell storm near Denver International Airport on May 21, 2014!

Posted: May 21, 2014, 10:46 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Sitting here for lunch in Brighton CO about 20 miles to the N of Denver. Cumulus already bubbling overhead with strong ESE flow.

Posted: May 21, 2014, 10:44 AM

Chris Collura commented on Tony Mesias's photo.

Posted: May 21, 2014, 7:02 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Pretty much ONE good chance at tornadoes today (May 21) in NE Colorado. After that, the dreaded pattern of cutoff low jailed to the SW USA and building "R" in the plains begins. Possibly Friday / Saturday I will head back to Chicago, cutting my trip to June 1 short (heading out if necessary later). Good luck to all who chase today and possibly tomorrow (Thursday)! Remember to remember our "fallen" buddies Tim, Paul, and Carl!

Posted: May 21, 2014, 6:58 AM

Chris Collura commented on Bobby Eddins's photo.

Yeah ... I saw that. That "town" was bigger on the GPS map than in person!

Posted: May 21, 2014, 6:58 AM

Chris Collura commented on Scott Hammel's link.

THIS is why you CHASE when it's May!

Posted: May 21, 2014, 6:56 AM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's photo.

I am sure this showed up at a green paved road (on Delorme SA) ... Which probably WAS paved (at first) ... Then transitions to this, without warning!

Posted: May 20, 2014, 10:39 PM

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Powerful RFD and downdraft "hole" in the cloud base. This was SW of Haig, Nebraska. Note the dust plume. May 20, 2014.

Posted: May 20, 2014, 10:39 PM

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View of convective complex of storms SE of denver, CO (from near Dalton, Nebraska) on May 20, 2014. These storms are about 150 to 200 miles away - Thanks to the awesome high plains visibility!

Posted: May 20, 2014, 10:39 PM

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Wall cloud and supercell updraft base near Hawk Springs, Wyoming on May 20, 2014.

Posted: May 20, 2014, 10:39 PM

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Here is my "office" during my chase trips!

Posted: May 20, 2014, 10:39 PM

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Dalton, Nebraska ... Only 315 people live there. Nice quaint small town, blink and you'll miss it!

Posted: May 20, 2014, 10:39 PM

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This was rotating hard, until the wet RFD got too strong and sheared it apart. Lookign west from near Highway 158 NE of Hawk Springs, Wyoming on May 20.

Posted: May 20, 2014, 9:44 AM


Charging for WiFi is like paying for local calls at a motel in the mid 90's ... Jeez ... come on already. That's why I have mobile broadband...

Posted: May 20, 2014, 8:32 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Heading west to the WY / NE / CO corners region for some isolated supercells today (5/20). Please DONT let there be a tornado in Chicago today either! Wednesday (5/21) is looking like the best day this week in NE Colorado ... Wishing all the best of who's out here. Always remember to keep Tim Samaras, Carl Young, and Paul Samaras in our hearts as we chase this year! Kinda sad not seeing them out there - But they are out there - Just in spirit form!

Posted: May 19, 2014, 11:01 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Busy first day out on my main chase trip ... Nice seeing a beautiful W Nebraska supercell storm after being in Chicago just a day earlier. I love May!

Posted: May 19, 2014, 10:47 PM

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Banner County (Highway 71) in Nebraska ... Beautiful LP supercell storm ... The mother ship hovers ... May 19, 2014.

Posted: May 19, 2014, 10:47 PM

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Powerful updraft viewed from storm backside - May 19, 2014 in Nebraska near Kimball.

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Striated shelf cloud and supercell storm near Chappell, NE at dusk on May 19, 2014.

Posted: May 19, 2014, 10:47 PM

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Very intense LP supercell picks up dust (almost a tornado) in Banner County, Nebraska - May 19, 2014.

Posted: May 19, 2014, 10:42 PM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's photo.

Awesome ... I was IN that RFD ... Still picking my nose from the 70+ mPH dust :)

Posted: May 19, 2014, 6:33 AM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.

Yeah ... I was entering E Nebraska for the start of my chase trip ... Which could be open until early June, or earlier if things take a dump. When it's MAY - you chase, period. Remember what a less than 2% tornado prob did in Campo, CO back in 2010 (May 31)?

Posted: May 19, 2014, 6:28 AM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.

And a 15% hatched hail in that little area - YOU stand on MY shoulders!!

Posted: May 19, 2014, 5:22 AM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

I'm sure you'll be diving. I'm in W Nebraska now. Seeing what happened yesterday motivated me.

Posted: May 18, 2014, 8:34 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Just made it to York, Nebraska for the night after leaving Chicago around lunch time. About to chase the smallest slight risk in history on monday!

Posted: May 17, 2014, 7:43 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Set to leave Sunday morning from Chicago for a long road trip into Nebraska hopefully by late night. Monday will try to make first "target" area of the chase trip near Holyoke, CO. Well see...

Posted: May 17, 2014, 7:40 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

Agreed ... SPC is going by the NAM. I would expect a slight risk. Leaving chicago early Sunday.

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Chris Collura commented on Josh Morgerman's post.

Posted: May 16, 2014, 5:06 PM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's photo.

Detroit is really run down ... Just pass through - Keep going!!! Glad you made it across from Windsor to Detroit. That border crossing is the worst in the world ... Probably why Windsor Canada is got almost no crime just across from the murder / crime capital of the US - Distance is yer friend.

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All these tapes ... Now reside on one small chip!

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Old monitor ... With virus message on DOS boot.

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Sony Mavica ... Writes to floppy disks!

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Let's step back in time ... To 1988 to 1989 (over 25 years ago) ... And take a look at what electronics we had back then. Also look at the prices - Wow! Remember back then $200 was like $400 now (in today's USD)!

Posted: May 16, 2014, 2:34 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

Hey Patrick Kerrin ... that's really crappy for you. Jack Thunderhead Corso, I believe 1988 was the worst ever. I fortunately was not actively chasing then. In 2006 it was the may from hell ... but Sept 16 2006 made up for all of it in SD!

Posted: May 16, 2014, 2:30 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.

Yes ... I see how contraversial this subject can be. Wow ... that's all I've been hearing from some folks that live up here - funny!

Posted: May 16, 2014, 2:06 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

That's exactly right Jack Thunderhead Corso ... and only once (2006 and a bit in 2009) did it really suck all the way.

Posted: May 16, 2014, 2:06 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

2008 looked like THIS up until the 22 or so.

Posted: May 16, 2014, 2:01 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.

Hey Josh Morgerman ... just a joke. I have no involvement on anything global or climate. The earth goes through these cycles whether we are here or not :)

Posted: May 16, 2014, 8:09 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Woke up this morning to snow falling here in NW chicago suburbs ... May 16 and snow. So much for global warming.

Posted: May 16, 2014, 8:07 AM

Chris Collura commented on Willoughby Owen's photo.

Posted: May 16, 2014, 8:05 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

You'll be fine ... GFS shows NO ridge after may 20.

Posted: May 15, 2014, 5:59 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's photo.

That's not me in the pic thank god. And it's Doug's post from 2012 - when it REALLY sucked.

Posted: May 15, 2014, 3:56 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's photo.

Happens all the time, doesn't it.

Posted: May 15, 2014, 3:45 PM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's post.

http://www.sky-chaser.com/outdoors.htm#CANADA

Posted: May 15, 2014, 7:35 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Planning on heading out to tornado alley by early next week. I am liking the trough coming off the Pacific and the (thankfully non-death) ridge breaking down by then. My chase window is until early june ... just need the activity! My vehicle now has all the windows hail guarded as well as the mirrors. Gonna need that for Colorado up slope!

Posted: May 15, 2014, 7:20 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's link.

Not really so marginal. I'm headed out starting this Sunday until at least June 5 or so. It's easier when you are in chicago instead of the tip of S Florida. Also ... last weekends setup wasn't even forecasted until a day or so!

Posted: May 14, 2014, 11:13 PM

Chris Collura commented on Blake Michaleski's post.

Yes ... old unattractive phart here :) tape jams an put pencil on to re-tension loose tape afterwards. Many times the pencil saved the day. As for my age ... Just making sure I'll be single and lonely for the rest of my life... booohoohoo

Posted: May 14, 2014, 4:54 PM

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April 26 cap bust - Kansas.

Posted: May 14, 2014, 4:54 PM

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Developing supercell storm - Arkansas on April 27.

Posted: May 14, 2014, 4:53 PM

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April 25-28 chase map (2014).

Posted: May 14, 2014, 4:53 PM

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RFD clear slot - Central Iowa - May 8, 2014.

Posted: May 14, 2014, 4:53 PM

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April 3 chase map (2014).

Posted: May 14, 2014, 4:53 PM

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Initiation - Central Iowa - May 8, 2014.

Posted: May 14, 2014, 4:53 PM

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Severe storm - Central Iowa - May 8, 2014.

Posted: May 14, 2014, 4:53 PM

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Supercell at sunset - Central Iowa - May 8, 2014.

Posted: May 14, 2014, 4:53 PM

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May 8 chase map (2014).

Posted: May 14, 2014, 4:53 PM

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Shortwave axis - Central Iowa - May 8, 2014.

Posted: May 14, 2014, 4:53 PM

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April 12 chase map (2014).

Posted: May 13, 2014, 5:50 AM

Chris Collura commented on Mike Hollingshead's link.

She's in the BEARs cage :(

Posted: May 13, 2014, 5:46 AM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's photo.

Hey ... You are I'm my town now! I'm not far from ohare airport. Working up here for few months. You followed that system right into town!

Posted: May 13, 2014, 5:45 AM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's photo.

That green color ... that's what those hail grills are for!

Posted: May 12, 2014, 7:47 PM

Chris Collura commented on Stephen Barabas's post.

Posted: May 12, 2014, 7:44 PM

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Another view of the mesocyclone and wall cloud on the southern side of a severe (supercell) storm over Cook County, IL on May 12 (Chicago area).

Posted: May 12, 2014, 7:34 PM

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Rain free base / mesocyclone associated with a severe thunderstorm in Cook County (near Chicago), IL on May 12, 2014.

Posted: May 12, 2014, 7:34 PM

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Hail "grills" being sized on the windows of my Ford Escape, preparing for the upcoming chase towards the middle to end of May 2014.

Posted: May 12, 2014, 2:11 PM

Chris Collura commented on Chris Kridler's post.

I remember a younger dude around 19 or 20 y/o walking into a motel 6 and saying "WTF? What's that big 'box' on back of the TV for?" ... gave a few older folks there a chuckle.

Posted: May 12, 2014, 2:02 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's photo.

I'll take a trough anytime. Looking good for late weekend departure!

Posted: May 12, 2014, 8:44 AM

Chris Collura commented on Ian Livingston's photo.

Posted: May 12, 2014, 8:43 AM

Chris Collura commented on Verne Carlson's photo.

That's it ... springs over and you skipped to late fall!

Posted: May 12, 2014, 2:16 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Back in chicago today (monday 5/12). Probably will be there through the weekend with the quiet storm chasing pattern coming up :(

Posted: May 12, 2014, 2:14 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's photo.

Maybe consider see in this if a ridge sets in...

Posted: May 12, 2014, 2:10 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

I always called 'drama' the 'thunderstorms effect'.

Posted: May 11, 2014, 5:24 PM

Chris Collura commented on Chris Kridler's post.

Wow ... some vintage stuff!

Posted: May 11, 2014, 5:22 PM

Chris Collura commented on Stephen Barabas's post.

Posted: May 11, 2014, 5:21 PM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's photo.

That sucks ... don't feel so bad ... I'm stuck in FL this weekend. Did you actually SEE the tornado?

Posted: May 11, 2014, 5:54 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

As you all probably know ... I'm in FL this weekend taking care of stuff / family. I WAS in Iowa Thursday, took half day off work ... Nothing really happened. I see yesterday (Sat) there were tornadoes and today (Sun) theres a moderate risk in Iowa CLOSER than the areas I pounded mileage in on Thursday ... Don't worry - I'm not there (my presence jinxs these things) ... You folks out there for a weekend chase should catch a LOT of tornadoes. Chasing can really get piss-offy! Have fun who goes out today ... Next week is the 'ridge' ;(

Posted: May 11, 2014, 5:51 AM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's post.

The weekend I'm in FL ... Figures...

Posted: May 10, 2014, 3:07 PM


Here in Florida with family now. Back to Chicago on Monday. Hoping for an active chase pattern come mid to late May. Anyway enjoying time with my dad ... neighbors bird trying to bite him!

Posted: May 9, 2014, 4:24 PM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's photo.

I was on that ... pretty hail shaft as it collapsed.

Posted: May 9, 2014, 4:17 PM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's post.

Did not see anything on the Minnesota storm yesterday ... oh I passed you by the way headed west on 30 near Jefferson iowa. Wish we were stopped! Glad to be out!

Posted: May 9, 2014, 7:05 AM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.

Lol Matt Sellers ... doesn't help either after spicy stale hot dogs at some Kum n' go outside of waterloo! I'll take fried chicken at the Dillon market in Greensburg any time!

Posted: May 9, 2014, 6:26 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

One of the effects a long chase yesterday can do ... no clean break this morning, then back in my office I figured I'd let one rip - but instead of going "boom", it went "SPLat"! Now I'm going through my bags to dig up some clean pants before flying down to Florida :/

Posted: May 8, 2014, 5:56 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Headed back east after long chase in Iowa today. EB on I 80 east of des Moines. Tornado count for 2014 remains at zero.

Posted: May 8, 2014, 1:41 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Sitting here in Fort dodge Iowa waiting for storms to fire to my west near 169 north of hwy 20.

Posted: May 8, 2014, 6:28 AM

Chris Collura commented on Stephen Levine's photo.

I've seen 62 thousand feet on June 7 2007 in Wisconsin (produced 5.5" hail)! Even more interesting was the 65 dbz reflectivity was to 57 thousand on that storm! Yes it gets up there! The highest I've seen was 67 thousand in FL and 72 thousand. Imagine the rock hard storm top with a midnight blue dark sky and curved earth view?

Posted: May 8, 2014, 6:12 AM

Chris Collura commented on his own photo.

Hey Evan Bookbinder ... avoiding hail still but this is IN CASE I get trapped or nailed by rogue stones from the anvil.

Posted: May 8, 2014, 6:07 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's photo.

You are the man!

Posted: May 8, 2014, 5:54 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's photo.

Glad you are all OK ... that's what your clients pay the big $$$ for those tours!

Posted: May 8, 2014, 5:52 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Heading out west from Chicago no later than 10 AM wrapping up stuff in the office. Should be in the IA / MN target area by about 2 to 3 pm. Then an all night er driving back to Chicago and fly to Florida Friday evening. That moderate risk today is too seductive to ignore!

Posted: May 8, 2014, 5:49 AM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.

Yeah same here ... looks like a departure around or after may 17 or so.

Posted: May 7, 2014, 5:35 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Paint drying on the hail grills. Should look better on my red escape!

Posted: May 7, 2014, 3:00 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.

Katt Alvarez ... don't say that. Hopefully just a few days. Thank god I'm not locked into a committed vacation. I can WORK through a, ridge if I needed to. Or even chase a few days and come back to Chicago after, then head back out with more activity. It's unlikely I'll have the entire 3 week time block busy with continuous chasing.

Posted: May 7, 2014, 2:46 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Looks like some ridgeing will keep the central USA quiet until late next week / next weekend. So departure may be pushed after the 15th for the plains chase trip. Meanwhile it's looking very interesting several hours drive away from me tomorrow May 8 in IA / MN. Let's see. NE Colorado would have been nice today as well. This weekend I'll be in Florida.

Posted: May 6, 2014, 4:21 PM

Chris Collura commented on Charles Edwards's photo.

Looks like a squall line from Mexico to Iowa and violent long track tornadoes in Minnesota ... Just kidding (elevated storms in MN).

Posted: May 6, 2014, 12:45 PM

Chris Collura commented on Caryn Hill's photo.

Posted: May 6, 2014, 10:04 AM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.

I'll have the red ford escape with the hail grills! Can't miss me :)

Posted: May 5, 2014, 10:32 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Next week I begin my 3 week trip from May 14 to June 1 (tenatively). This week's setup wed / thu not looking as good with a surging front and squall line - yuck. Hopefully better with next systems after that once next week rolls around. And folks ... Don't talk about June until the last week of May... regardless of activity!

Posted: May 3, 2014, 11:43 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's photo.

I see you did get the NX70U too ... Embedded in there to the upper right ;-)

Posted: May 2, 2014, 2:34 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own photo.

B&H has a promotion for a $600 rebate on it until the end of May. My cheap Canon MX300 from 2012 becomes the video junker.

Posted: May 2, 2014, 12:07 PM


A new arrival at my office on May 2, 2014. Sony NX70U. ..

Posted: May 1, 2014, 6:54 PM

Chris Collura commented on Kirk Short's post.

Yes same here ... got mine last week. Worked flawlessly with mobile WiFi in kansas and Missouri as well!

Posted: May 1, 2014, 4:34 PM

Chris Collura commented on Peggy Hamner Willenberg's post.

I thought of a person descending into water! Just art.

Posted: May 1, 2014, 6:37 AM

Chris Collura commented on 9NEWS (KUSA)'s photo.

Hi just had some bad Karma.

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