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Posts And Comments For February 2016

Posted: Feb 26, 2016, 10:34 PM

Chris Collura replied to Kevin Buinowski's comment.

Exactly. That shit too. READ the WHOLE sign, morons!

Posted: Feb 26, 2016, 9:51 PM

Chris Collura replied to Lori Ferguson's comment.

Yeah ... And I think I will see an allergist on it. Good point. I never was tested for allergies. The only thing I found out (the hard way) I'm allergic to is Escargot and Sulfa Medicines.

Posted: Feb 26, 2016, 2:04 PM


Share or like if you get the point.How many times did you have to wait for a green light simply because the idiot in front of you ASSUMED no turn on red with no one coming, no children or pedestrians ... Simply because they didn't READ the whole sign?

Posted: Feb 26, 2016, 12:05 PM

https://youtu.be/H2di83WAOhU

Posted: Feb 26, 2016, 7:55 AM

Chris Collura commented on Karen Rome's post.

Posted: Feb 26, 2016, 7:53 AM

Chris Collura commented on Bill Hark's post.

And the most fucked up thing about this was when I checked 3 major news sites I could find nothing about this ... everything was about some guy named "Bernie" and political crap / Trump.

Posted: Feb 25, 2016, 6:00 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jon Guill's post.

Posted: Feb 24, 2016, 8:04 PM

https://youtu.be/9Yw_TwqmWGE

Posted: Feb 24, 2016, 7:35 PM

Chris Collura commented on Edwin F. Barbosa's post.

Tropical Cyclone Winston!

Posted: Feb 24, 2016, 7:15 PM

Chris Collura replied to Brian Stertz's comment.

Isn't that somethimg how we know the date and / or place just by looking at the storm?

Posted: Feb 24, 2016, 7:10 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Stertz's photo.

May 16 (2015)?

Posted: Feb 24, 2016, 7:10 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

I assume it's elevated :)

Posted: Feb 24, 2016, 3:26 PM

Chris Collura replied to Chris Novy's comment.

Uh umm. ... those are the normal people and probably not chasers. LOL.

Posted: Feb 24, 2016, 1:59 PM

Chris Collura commented on ChaserTV's photo.

Jeez ... Bill Hark is near there, isn't he?

Posted: Feb 24, 2016, 1:58 PM

Chris Collura replied to Stephanie Kemp's comment.

Precipitation aloft.

Posted: Feb 24, 2016, 12:56 PM

Come F'cking on El Niño ... Florida again?Updated Feb 24, 2016, 12:56 PM

Posted: Feb 24, 2016, 12:49 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

I won't be Surprised. I was JUST DOWN THERE the day before yesterday. Spring will come, I promise, with El Niño waning.

Posted: Feb 24, 2016, 12:47 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

Florida has just been freaking rediculous this year. Remember I moved out of there, so I'm sure that - besides El Niño practicing soccer - Helps alot.

Posted: Feb 24, 2016, 12:24 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

So glad I ain't flying today (not going to California until Friday). EVERY single flight out of Midway has been cancelled due to the snow and wind, before it even started. Not much here in NW suburbs yet as the real meat of this storm (blizzard conditions) will be near the IL / IN border.

Posted: Feb 24, 2016, 11:17 AM

Chris Collura commented on Brett Wright's photo.

I'm in NW Cook county. Just west of the "in it or not in it" gradient!

Posted: Feb 24, 2016, 11:15 AM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Stertz's post.

Yep Verne Carlson ... I remember that one too! Thanks, Brian Stertz!

Posted: Feb 24, 2016, 7:13 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo to Rocky Rascovich's timeline.


Happy birthday!

Posted: Feb 23, 2016, 4:58 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

Only during 100 year El Niño

Posted: Feb 23, 2016, 4:56 PM

Chris Collura commented on Charles Edwards's photo.

Marine supercell!

Posted: Feb 23, 2016, 2:54 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brett Wright's photo.



Posted: Feb 23, 2016, 2:45 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brett Wright's photo.

Okay? The event is unfolding and it's better to be safe than sorry. Also, we're dealing with weather :/

Posted: Feb 23, 2016, 11:55 AM

Chris Collura commented on Derek Sibley's photo.

You're right there.

Posted: Feb 23, 2016, 11:54 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Today (2/23) looks to be another (and potentially SICK) tornado day today in deep south and eastward into AL / NW FL. This setup means business because the subtropical jet is overly active due to El Niño. This is not something to be taken lightly. Severe weather WILL happen (esp tornadoes) in these areas today.

Posted: Feb 23, 2016, 9:31 AM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

Some smelly poop!

Posted: Feb 23, 2016, 5:53 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Hey Adam Cooley, yes I remember both storms and the one on the 24th was jaw dropping! That whole week was chasing. June 20, then June 22 (tornadoes in IL), then the 24th.

Posted: Feb 23, 2016, 5:51 AM

Chris Collura commented on his own photo.

I actually got a good refund. Hah!

Posted: Feb 23, 2016, 5:50 AM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

She is a gem! Wow. Congrats again guys.

Posted: Feb 22, 2016, 7:51 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Damn ... I remember all to well. Amazing how we can see a storm and right away know the date and location.

Posted: Feb 22, 2016, 1:33 PM

Chris Collura commented on Stephen Skelly's post.

Posted: Feb 22, 2016, 12:05 PM

Chris Collura commented on Derek Sibley's photo.

Screw the DEEP SOUTH :(

And what's the day after? S Florida?

Posted: Feb 22, 2016, 11:53 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Taxes done this morning ... Jeez took 3 hours to do my return after software glitch in their new BlockWorks software. At least I got a refund (sorry Blue Angels). Back in Chicago this afternoon.

Posted: Feb 22, 2016, 10:36 AM

Chris Collura commented on Adam Cooley's photo.

June 20, 2015 in SW Iowa?

Posted: Feb 22, 2016, 10:26 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

HR Blocks new "BlockWorks" software is total GARBAGE for preparing taxes over their former TPS system.

Garbage.

BLOCK works ... like being BLOCKED on an online dating site (analogy - And a good one at that)!

Posted: Feb 22, 2016, 9:03 AM


Doing taxes today ... Let's see if I pay or get a refund!Refund = Storm chasing funds!Pay = Fuel for air shows (Blue Angels)?Place: H&R Block (26.062827114082, -80.253896707618) Address: 4683 S University Dr, Ste 9, Davie, Florida 33328

Posted: Feb 21, 2016, 3:04 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

Ahhh! Finally guys! Big congratulations!

Posted: Feb 21, 2016, 6:15 AM

Chris Collura replied to Stephen Skelly's comment.

ORD (O'hare) is absolutely horrible to fly in and out of, despite it being 15 minutes from me. Just getting from the parking area to the TSA there is an adventure of trains, shuttle buses, and ofcourse LINES of many many people.

Posted: Feb 20, 2016, 4:05 PM


Nice view of MDW (Midway Airport) with Chicago skyline in the background on a warm and clear winters day. Midway really looks like a postage stamp from the air!

Posted: Feb 20, 2016, 4:03 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

In Florida this weekend for dad's birthday and few chores.

Posted: Feb 20, 2016, 3:56 PM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's post.

You'll need it!

Posted: Feb 19, 2016, 5:22 PM

Chris Collura commented on Josh Morgerman's post.

Posted: Feb 19, 2016, 2:55 PM

Chris Collura commented on Josh Morgerman's post.

Posted: Feb 19, 2016, 2:51 PM

Chris Collura commented on Randall Jones's photo.

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Posted: Feb 19, 2016, 2:48 PM

Chris Collura replied to Dalton Do's comment.

It's unfortunately a very hard job for them. But we cannot live without their help.

Posted: Feb 19, 2016, 2:48 PM

Chris Collura commented on Charles Eugene's post.

Posted: Feb 19, 2016, 2:06 PM

Chris Collura replied to Kathy Williams's comment.

Exactly. I've spoken to many policemen including my dad back in the day. He would walk up to that traffic stop and barely say "license and registration please" from the fear and "heart in the throat" feeling. Even worse, many people don't like cops too much. And I was told you don't get desensitized from it either. It's always a fear thats there.

Posted: Feb 19, 2016, 9:58 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

OK ... With all these police related posts - I figured I'll give my honest opinion on just what these folks have to put up with. I know its tough getting pulled over and getting a ticket, but there’s a whole lot more to that - Especially with my own father being with NYPD years back.

1). Often giving a ticket, besides the fact you may have broken the law, is a process that most police do not enjoy doing - Especially if it's trying to find revenue (such as a "quota"). Imagine being a policeman and your sergeant says "OK, you have to monitor the interstate today.", and you're like "Oh great, that again?" ... Also, pulling someone over for a traffic stop, not knowing who it can be, is one of the most terrifying experiences a policeman can go through as he (or she) is walking up to that window.

2). Police are not making a whole lot of money, and risking their life every day. Even worse, they often see things (domestic violence, a DUI crash with horrific injuries, being shot at be a would-be thief, etc). These are highly stressful and traumatic things for anyone to see, police or not!

3). In some cases, policeman are saving lives and / or rescuing people. Unfortunately, many policemen have lost their partners and fellow comrades because of this line of work.

4). If you are forced to kill someone, such as being shot at and you have to shoot back in self defense (or to prevent innocent deaths), it's not like what you see in the movies, guys! You are often depressed and guilty for months, you've taken someone's life, and it WILL affect you in some way for the rest of your life (mentally).

5). Many policemen, especially ones who worked with my father and are retired, have succumbed to the effects of severe stress and / or alcoholism. This is (again) NOT an easy job.

6). Although - as with any line of work - There occasionally are some dishonest and corrupt policemen, it seems as if this "label" is applied to the police in general. One bad cop can make a horrible stereotype for 99 others because of this (and more STRESS for those as well).

So, sometimes we need to just step back and think of what these people have to go through to serve our citizens. Try to think of this the next time you get a ticket for a stop sign ;-)

Posted: Feb 19, 2016, 9:23 AM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Vasquez's photo.



Posted: Feb 19, 2016, 9:20 AM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Vasquez's photo.

Feb 18 ... Smoke still billowing from Chinese New Year last week :)

Posted: Feb 19, 2016, 7:52 AM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Vasquez's photo.



Posted: Feb 19, 2016, 7:49 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's photo.

You might not be there but Josh Morgerman is probably en route as we speak!!!

Posted: Feb 19, 2016, 6:03 AM

Chris Collura commented on Skip Talbot's photo.

Skip Talbot, remember the area we are dealing with (South Florida). Most people act like that all the time there. That day, the weather decided to "act" in a way it didn't there since March 1998.

Posted: Feb 19, 2016, 6:01 AM

Chris Collura commented on Charles Edwards's photo.

Looks like poop ... I'm sorry. But I'm sure it tastes better than what it looks like!

Posted: Feb 18, 2016, 12:35 PM

Chris Collura replied to Shane Adams's comment.

Construction maybe?

Posted: Feb 18, 2016, 12:34 PM

Chris Collura commented on Mike Umscheid's post.

Posted: Feb 18, 2016, 12:32 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's photo.



Posted: Feb 18, 2016, 8:19 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's post.

Welcome back!

Posted: Feb 18, 2016, 7:17 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's photo.

Shawn Kellogg, you beat me to it. I was gonna say ET.

Anyway, shadows or subtle things like this can be creepy when you're waking up / half asleep and not thinking clear yet.

Posted: Feb 17, 2016, 3:39 PM

Chris Collura commented on Rachel Dildilian's post.

Posted: Feb 17, 2016, 2:18 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Posted: Feb 17, 2016, 11:29 AM

Chris Collura commented on Brett Wright's photo.

Phorty's is not enuff!

Posted: Feb 17, 2016, 10:19 AM

Chris Collura commented on Brett Wright's photo.

Tornado Panic?

Posted: Feb 17, 2016, 9:29 AM

Chris Collura commented on Betsy Abrams's post.

Posted: Feb 17, 2016, 8:31 AM

Chris Collura commented on John Martel's post.

He needs to lay off the chicarrones.

Posted: Feb 17, 2016, 7:30 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's post.

Your not officially done until you are back in your home and in your living wife's arms!

Posted: Feb 17, 2016, 6:10 AM

Chris Collura commented on Chris Kincade's post.

Posted: Feb 16, 2016, 2:41 PM

Chris Collura replied to Damaris J. Roop's comment.

Posted: Feb 16, 2016, 2:35 PM

Chris Collura replied to Mark G. Farmer's comment.

Precisely. And not only that had I been there I doubt I would have been chasing. Probably getting yelled at by my AHOLE boss I used to work for there at that job that had no flexibility at all.

Posted: Feb 16, 2016, 2:23 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

Yeah Jack Corso ... These pulls are being done by young little Spanish BOYZ (actually one called El Niño).

Not easy missing these after 15+ years of NOTHING down there!

Posted: Feb 16, 2016, 2:14 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Foster's comment.

Posted: Feb 16, 2016, 2:13 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own photo.

https://youtu.be/WW4oWAN6DO4

Posted: Feb 16, 2016, 2:03 PM

Chris Collura commented on Charles Eugene's post.

Posted: Feb 16, 2016, 12:46 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

He won't be able to handle that I guess.

Posted: Feb 16, 2016, 12:37 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's photo.

For ear exams, why does Neva want to smack Doug?

Posted: Feb 16, 2016, 12:27 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jason Foster's photo.

This is fantastic. Officially an architect! !!

Posted: Feb 16, 2016, 9:25 AM


A non - zero probability of tornadoes certainly is nothing to be laughed at ... Non zero (even a baby little 2%) does not mean zero.Place: Miami Gardens, Florida (25.9219444444, -80.2344444444)

Posted: Feb 16, 2016, 8:58 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's photo.

Low level "ground hugging" flight in a helicopter is wicked. I remember on a UH-1 we skydived from, the pilot took off and hovered a few feet off the ground, accelerating to about 150 / 160 MPH through fields and between trees (while still a few feet above ground), then popped up into a "zoom climb"! No one was wanting to shoot at us, though :-)

Posted: Feb 16, 2016, 7:02 AM

Chris Collura commented on Josh Morgerman's post.

Posted: Feb 16, 2016, 7:00 AM


Again ... Tornadoes in my home town area in south FL (don't worry - hang on I'm coming - I'll be there this Saturday night to make it all go away) and in the deep south yesterday.Tornado season is in these areas in February, especially with strong El Niño energizing the subtropical jet stream.Late March to late June the Midwest and central USA should see tornadoes. In the picture, the April 9 Rochelle tornado in IL (2015) and ground scar (inset) viewed from an aircraft a couple days later.Always have a tornado plan!

Posted: Feb 15, 2016, 2:37 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Yes ... And a seemingly insignificant 5% TOR outlook on SPC is business - Thanks to that extra powerful subtropical jet.

Posted: Feb 15, 2016, 2:33 PM

Chris Collura commented on Derek Sibley's post.

Deep south is the place to be for chasing this February!

Posted: Feb 15, 2016, 7:47 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's photo.

Job well done by OURS TRULY!

Posted: Feb 15, 2016, 6:39 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Wow interesting ... Thanks and stay safe!

Posted: Feb 15, 2016, 6:15 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Wow. I testing. I see the tents but are the cabins permanent?

Posted: Feb 15, 2016, 6:07 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's photo.

Wow ... looks like a small town down there. Is that all you guys "compound"?

Posted: Feb 14, 2016, 7:29 PM

Chris Collura commented on Mike Umscheid's post.

Posted: Feb 14, 2016, 9:34 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Happy Valentine's day ... And congrats to anyone lucky enough to have found and most of all KEPT true love.

Just another day for most. Sad a bit for me, but sleeping in late and keeping busy after late dinner with co workers last night.

Posted: Feb 12, 2016, 6:16 PM

Chris Collura commented on Stephen Barabas's photo.

Paper towels? Oh yeah, I'm gonna throw them up there. That's on the inside ... paper towels please!

Oh God!!!! Go ... just Go!!! I am!!! Whoohooo!

Tornado panic ensues. Paper towels no longer important?

Posted: Feb 12, 2016, 6:11 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Stertz's photo.

Unlike (since people were dying there). Sigh. Picture itself = super like.

Posted: Feb 12, 2016, 6:02 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jen P-One's comment.

Wow!!!! I remember that table and wall paper after me and Robert Jr swimming in pool!!!!

Posted: Feb 12, 2016, 6:01 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jen P-One's comment.

Googled it and saw it on the android forums.

Posted: Feb 12, 2016, 2:46 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own photo.



Posted: Feb 12, 2016, 2:31 PM

Chris Collura posted in Storm Chaser Party.

This day won't work for me. Most likely I'll be down there March 19 or 25. Unless something at work here changes. Thanks for the invite anyway.

Posted: Feb 12, 2016, 2:29 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

I love those poops where it splashes some of the water back on your butt too!

Posted: Feb 12, 2016, 7:12 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Wow. I'm sure it wasn't an issue as long as you stayed away from the downwind side of those plumes. I assume you had respirators and such. This is awesome stuff.

Posted: Feb 12, 2016, 6:57 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jeffrey Lâm Hùng's post.

Posted: Feb 12, 2016, 6:55 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's photo.

Yellow clouds in the background ... sulfur and it's compounds. Probably toxic and more hazardous than the heat.

Posted: Feb 12, 2016, 6:44 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's photo.

More like the song "Crayzey man" ... Wow!

I googled the heck out of this volcano and didn't see much about its interior.

Maybe your team went where no one has boldly gone before, so this sketchy info will soon be revised!

Great work and praying for your safe return!

Posted: Feb 12, 2016, 5:58 AM

Chris Collura replied to George Kourounis's comment.

Awesome to hear. Can't wait to see what you all found (lave lake, acid lake, diamond tunnel, etc?) ... Glad you folks found Internet there (just kidding)!

Posted: Feb 11, 2016, 9:16 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Stertz's photo.



Posted: Feb 11, 2016, 9:12 PM

Chris Collura commented on Kory Hartman's photo.

Shure is nice!

Posted: Feb 11, 2016, 9:07 PM

Chris Collura replied to Dalton Do's comment.

Thanks ... What a beautiful mom.

Posted: Feb 11, 2016, 9:06 PM

Chris Collura replied to Dalton Do's comment.

Yeah its so weird. All of a sudden it appears on my gallery. I did nothing to start it but nobody and nothing can stop it!

Posted: Feb 11, 2016, 7:03 PM

Chris Collura commented on John Martel's post.



Posted: Feb 11, 2016, 6:52 PM

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

Posted: Feb 11, 2016, 6:47 PM

Chris Collura commented on Neva Andersen's post.

You need a god damn hurricane chase to get that baby out!

Posted: Feb 11, 2016, 6:46 PM


Watching old videos I converted from VHS to MPG. Cool stuff seeing my first skydives, flying in Pitts special over key west, boating, jet skis ...... Then it hits me like a brick ...... A scene of my mom dancing with my dad. So beautiful she was. The tough "storm chasing @[1496423261:2048:Chris Collura]" is brought to tears.Nothing prepares you for these things.

Posted: Feb 11, 2016, 11:48 AM

Chris Collura commented on his own photo.



Posted: Feb 11, 2016, 11:47 AM

Chris Collura replied to Jen P-One's comment.



Posted: Feb 11, 2016, 10:27 AM

Chris Collura replied to Jen P-One's comment.



Posted: Feb 11, 2016, 10:07 AM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.

I see a post he just checked in from the site. So they're all good.

Probably just were in a dead zone :)

Posted: Feb 11, 2016, 10:06 AM

Chris Collura replied to Jen P-One's comment.

Thanks Jen, it does not say disable so I just turned off notifications, and cleared cache and data. Maybe that should help I guess?

Posted: Feb 11, 2016, 10:02 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's post.

Awesome!

Posted: Feb 11, 2016, 9:11 AM


I see this logo every morning in my gallery (Android phone). I'm assuming it's Pandora. Not sure if it's a virus or what. I delete it and it keeps coming back.What on earth is it?

Posted: Feb 11, 2016, 8:20 AM

Chris Collura commented on Stephen Jones's post.

Posted: Feb 11, 2016, 8:15 AM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Persoff's comment.

That's good ... probably just no Internet in that area. Maybe they're in a cell dead zone, lol.

Posted: Feb 11, 2016, 8:14 AM

Chris Collura replied to Chris Kridler's comment.

We can say that or do that on any other day. The good thing is I guess it's a bit hard to find valentine's day cards or gifts outside of that time, lol. Ever try finding a Christmas card in July? Speaking about ripping hair out after the 9th or 10th store with no dice!

Posted: Feb 11, 2016, 8:11 AM

Chris Collura replied to Dave Lewison's comment.

That's pretty much how I would take that day. But if I'm with someone I do that regularly anyway.

Posted: Feb 11, 2016, 7:01 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

OK ... Valentines day coming up. Do we really need a "special day" of the year to tell someone you love them? Should that day be every day (Valentines day or the other SIMILAR 364 days a year)?

Unfortunately I've seen several relationships end bitterly on Valentine's day. Usually because someone had to travel for work (one nasty "spat and split" was during ChaserCon in 2014), or because someone got the wrong gift or forgot a card ... Jesus, man - If you love someone you don't need a day for it when you have EVERY day to say it!

I see this as a HALLMARK DAY and nothing else. A commercialized way of making money (store / gift sales) and not much else. And just disrupt plans ("sorry can't hang out this weekend because it's Valentine's day and I have to be with her" - blah, blah)!

Posted: Feb 11, 2016, 6:42 AM

Chris Collura replied to Carrie Bishop's comment.



Posted: Feb 11, 2016, 6:38 AM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

I'm thinking a C section. That's how my brother and I came out at 6 lbs, 10 oz.

Posted: Feb 11, 2016, 6:34 AM

Chris Collura commented on Stephen Jones's post.

Posted: Feb 11, 2016, 6:31 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Silly question ... Is it me or Facebook? I have not seen any posts since Feb 7 on George Kourounis and his team at the volcano in Africa. The last was they were rigging ropes at nearly 11,500 feet and the updates were several times a day. I assume (and hope) they are OK and just "off the network" for a while up there :)

Posted: Feb 10, 2016, 5:00 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Stertz's photo.

Many were on the southern split of that storm near Duncan. The northern split went ballistic when it hit the boundary.

Posted: Feb 9, 2016, 7:07 PM

Chris Collura replied to Carrie Bishop's comment.



Posted: Feb 9, 2016, 5:28 PM

Chris Collura commented on Opposing Views's link.

I remember reading about some idiot taking a dump in the chili at Wendy's near Tulsa a few years back.

Posted: Feb 9, 2016, 5:26 PM

Chris Collura commented on NOAA Satellite and Information Service's video.

Florida has 12 to 15 foot waves in Palm Beach from that storm.

Posted: Feb 9, 2016, 5:08 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Stertz's photo.

Moore, OK (5/20/13)?

Posted: Feb 9, 2016, 9:05 AM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.



Posted: Feb 9, 2016, 7:25 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Again ... Cleaning house on here with a slew of "stick your hand in the blender" type UNFRIEND-ings!

You if you see this post, you're fine!

Posted: Feb 9, 2016, 7:02 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jerry Prsha's post.

Posted: Feb 8, 2016, 6:11 PM

Chris Collura commented on John Martel's post.

Just playing :)

Posted: Feb 8, 2016, 6:07 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jeffery B. Saylor's post.

Posted: Feb 8, 2016, 6:01 PM

Chris Collura commented on Adam Cooley's post.

Posted: Feb 8, 2016, 12:07 PM

Chris Collura commented on Josh Morgerman's post.

Posted: Feb 8, 2016, 8:46 AM

Chris Collura commented on Denver7's video.



Posted: Feb 8, 2016, 6:20 AM

Chris Collura commented on John Martel's post.

Like or share of you see the connection between a powerful ocean storm like this and Reef Road in Florida :)

Posted: Feb 7, 2016, 9:19 PM


Happy Chinese New Year!

Posted: Feb 7, 2016, 7:26 PM


It's only football, Carolina ... Don't cry!Denver Broncos win Super Bowl 50!

Posted: Feb 7, 2016, 12:10 PM

Chris Collura commented on John Martel's post.

Clothing optional beach now in its place.

Posted: Feb 7, 2016, 11:14 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Bernie ... no pun intended, Mona Lowenthal Krimsky.

Posted: Feb 7, 2016, 11:11 AM

Chris Collura commented on Bill Hark's post.

Posted: Feb 7, 2016, 11:03 AM

Chris Collura commented on John Martel's post.

Mork and Mindy

Posted: Feb 6, 2016, 6:16 AM

Chris Collura replied to Charles Blackburn's comment.

Fuel fire?

Posted: Feb 5, 2016, 1:56 PM

Chris Collura replied to Eddie Aldrine's comment.

Posted: Feb 5, 2016, 1:55 PM

Chris Collura commented on Trevor Tetley's post.

Posted: Feb 5, 2016, 1:50 PM

Chris Collura commented on John Martel's post.

Was this man (who caught fire) a "suicide bomber" with intent to bring the plane down? If so ... INSTANT KARMA got him good.

Posted: Feb 5, 2016, 1:47 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jeffrey Lâm Hùng's post.

Sikorsky sky crane.

Posted: Feb 5, 2016, 1:46 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jeffrey Lâm Hùng's post.

Posted: Feb 5, 2016, 1:44 PM

Chris Collura commented on Caryn Hill's video.

Posted: Feb 5, 2016, 1:44 PM

Chris Collura replied to Tim Phan's comment.

Seafood cove ... crowded but good!

Posted: Feb 5, 2016, 12:58 PM

Chris Collura replied to Tim Phan's comment.

Garden Grove?

Not much of a "garden" there, lol.

Posted: Feb 5, 2016, 12:57 PM

Chris Collura commented on Joseph Barton Comstock's post.

By just seeing the STILL IMAGE of this video ... It's something that's not gonna go well :(

Posted: Feb 5, 2016, 11:17 AM

Chris Collura commented on Cindy Oanh's photo.

Yup Westminster! The Vietnamese "mother ship" landing site and best chicken pho I ever tasted on my life!

Posted: Feb 5, 2016, 11:16 AM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

Posted: Feb 5, 2016, 5:58 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Storm chaser Herb Stein passed away yesterday due to a fight with pancreatic cancer. Cancer is the worst killer (my mom, Jim Leonard, among many other great people lost).

Three words: Fuck You, Cancer!

Posted: Feb 5, 2016, 5:53 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's post.

Sometimes you gotta do it yourself. If you would have known from day 1 about the helicopter-head-games, you would have been up there already days ago by walking. Screw politics...

Posted: Feb 4, 2016, 5:44 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jon Guill's post.

Posted: Feb 4, 2016, 4:29 PM

Chris Collura commented on Randy Dean Hicks's post.

Fuck cancer. Fuck ALL kinds of cancer.

Posted: Feb 4, 2016, 4:11 PM

Chris Collura replied to Matt Sellers's comment.

It was before my time too. In the 80's when I was a kid, there was a black and white TV that was almost never used after my great grandmother passed. I would turn it on for a second, then off, and the "star" would appear and fade. I would watch it making believe I was "leaving" an alien solar system at light speed / warp 9! I would say "that was a nice planet"!

Posted: Feb 4, 2016, 2:38 PM


Great grandma's TV!Like or share if you remember the "bright white dot" when turning off the black and white TV years back!

Posted: Feb 4, 2016, 6:41 AM

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Posted: Feb 4, 2016, 6:34 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's post.

Wow what a logistical nightmare -and then some. How much do these porters want? I'm assuming you have unlimited funds (just kidding)? Crazy stuff...

Posted: Feb 4, 2016, 6:05 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Haha. I remember that. You were like shhhhh. Great flight!

Posted: Feb 3, 2016, 7:09 PM

Chris Collura replied to Brian Stertz's comment.

It's possible. I remember Bill Hark and I watching the multi vortex stage until one area of rotation ultimately became the "drill bit".

Posted: Feb 3, 2016, 4:28 PM

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Posted: Feb 3, 2016, 7:46 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's post.

Mark is a great guy on you team. I hope he gets to make the hike!

Posted: Feb 3, 2016, 7:34 AM

Chris Collura commented on Cheryl Beranek- Connell's photo.

I had a poster of that same type of shot hanging on my wall for years in college after I first flew with her at Boca Aviation (September 1993 wow)! What awesome memories ... 305 area code and all!

Posted: Feb 3, 2016, 7:28 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's post.

You got this far, giving up would be sad. Thanks for such an awesome and detailed account.

Posted: Feb 3, 2016, 6:09 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

George Kourounis that really sucks. I am really hoping things look up. At least if you have on foot it's better than not at all.

Posted: Feb 3, 2016, 6:00 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's post.

Maybe a Eurocopter if they can get a hold of one. If they landed one of those on Everest, I'm sure this is a piece of cake. The altitude is the issue for helicopters (many have a service ceiling under 12,000 feet unloaded).

Posted: Feb 2, 2016, 6:38 PM

Chris Collura replied to Aaron Rigsby's comment.



Posted: Feb 2, 2016, 5:16 PM

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Posted: Feb 2, 2016, 5:14 PM

Chris Collura replied to Aaron Rigsby's comment.

I already have you BEAT on that.

Posted: Feb 2, 2016, 4:26 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

I guess Chicago is in the BORING SECTOR of this storm. Meh.

Posted: Feb 2, 2016, 4:14 PM

Chris Collura commented on Meteorologist Tony Laubach's live video.

The northern target didn't do much. AR least you were close to home.

Posted: Feb 2, 2016, 4:11 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Looks like the violent deep South supercells are thankfully winding down (with one last cell near Macedonia, AL) and evolving into a squall line. Thankfully the main tornado earlier appeared to miss heavily populated areas. Just because it's winter does not mean you cannot get spring like severe weather. In fact, the deep south severe weather season is NOW! Always have a plan to stay safe!

Posted: Feb 2, 2016, 3:23 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Carrollton / Reform, AL cell cycling down. More violent supercells developing to the SW. It's gonna be a LONG evening there!

Posted: Feb 2, 2016, 3:13 PM

Chris Collura replied to Lori Ferguson's comment.

It appears Reform, AL is next on this tornadoes hit list as light is fading as well ... Please be safe...

Posted: Feb 2, 2016, 3:09 PM


Just in case you're wondering ... I am not chasing this as its well to my south. Reform, AL appears next to be potentially hit... take cover now!Anyway ... keep a close eye out if you are living (or chasing) near west central Alabama!Note the "training" mesocyclones in a SW to NE oriented line!

Posted: Feb 2, 2016, 3:07 PM


It appears Carrollton, Alabama had the debris signature pass right over them. I hope the storm has cycled down. More mesocyclones have also formed to the SW in a training line of supercells with the most violent lead storm heading just west of Tuscaloosa after passing over Carrollton. Take cover now!

Posted: Feb 2, 2016, 3:00 PM

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Posted: Feb 2, 2016, 2:50 PM

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Posted: Feb 2, 2016, 2:48 PM


This is a perfect example of the importance of doppler radar! To the left (reflectivity), a tornadic supercell appears as just a blob of heavy rain moving from east central Mississippi into Alabama (SW of Tuscaloosa). But when you look at the same cell to the right (velocity), there's no mistake seeing the (gate to gate) velocity signature of a strong tornado! The red dots are storm chasers.

Posted: Feb 2, 2016, 2:38 PM


Humm... why am I not surprised?

Posted: Feb 2, 2016, 2:35 PM

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Posted: Feb 2, 2016, 2:34 PM

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Posted: Feb 2, 2016, 2:26 PM


Near Geiger across the border in Mississippi (due west of Geiger near Scooba). Rain wrapped tornado and debris ball showing up on Correlation Coefficient!@[26519264:2048:Brett Adair] was on large tornado with this cell!

Posted: Feb 2, 2016, 1:03 PM

Chris Collura commented on Eric Treece's post.

Posted: Feb 2, 2016, 12:57 PM


Severe weather is started in the mid south with embedded possible rain wrapped tornadoes! Good luck and stay safe to anyone that rolled the dice and headed out!Place: Starkville, Mississippi (33.4625, -88.82) Address: Starkville, Mississippi 39759

Posted: Feb 2, 2016, 12:56 PM

Chris Collura commented on Meteorologist Tony Laubach's live video.

Hopefully you're in central Mississippi!

Posted: Feb 2, 2016, 12:55 PM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's photo.

Mil MI-8 Russian chopper. Believe it or not, one of their "smaller" models!

Posted: Feb 2, 2016, 7:37 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

George Kourounis wow. I figured that was considered and the pilot just said "no". Looks like you folks will have to do it the HARD way :)

Posted: Feb 2, 2016, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's photo.

Jeez. I figured it was an MI-8. That is a fairly large helicopter. Can they hover and LOWER equipment and crew there?

Posted: Feb 1, 2016, 4:22 PM

Chris Collura commented on Thomas Alvarez's post.

Posted: Feb 1, 2016, 3:37 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

That photo violation camera served it's REAL purpose well. This is my worst nightmare being slammed by an idiot like that. Probably wouldn't even see it coming.

Posted: Feb 1, 2016, 2:47 PM

Chris Collura commented on Colt Forney's photo.

Just follow Scott Peake ... but don't follow him TOO closely :/

Posted: Feb 1, 2016, 2:44 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Exactly a year ago today (Feb 1) I was digging out of 19" to 20" of snow here in Chicago with 50 MPH winds. Today its almost 50 deg thanks to a storm track that shifted well to our NW (I'm so sorry, Kansas / Nebraska). Superbowl is next Sunday as well, so even that is shifted this year...

Posted: Feb 1, 2016, 1:40 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Doug Kiesling oh, ok. I was thinking 2004.

Posted: Feb 1, 2016, 1:17 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's photo.

These cats are so old now. Goes to show how long ago the USA got any good hurricanes :(

Posted: Feb 1, 2016, 1:11 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's photo.

Charley? I thought Gustav? I guess that's another cat.

Posted: Feb 1, 2016, 9:14 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's post.

At least they were hopefully honest and no one stole anything.

Posted: Feb 1, 2016, 8:41 AM

Chris Collura commented on Stormtrack's link.

Squall line with embedded tornadoes possible.

Posted: Feb 1, 2016, 8:38 AM

Chris Collura commented on Mike Hollingshead's post.

Big difference from the Chicago blizzard being shown several days ago, ey?

Posted: Feb 1, 2016, 7:52 AM

Chris Collura commented on Kelley Williamson's post.

Looks like over 100 MPH, not KM/H to me. Metric vs non metric, lol.

Posted: Feb 1, 2016, 6:14 AM

Chris Collura commented on Luis Alberto LLense's post.

Posted: Feb 1, 2016, 6:09 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

George Kourounis You're welcome. I'm closely following this one along with many others here! God bless and I really am hoping for a successful trip (adventure)!

Posted: Feb 1, 2016, 6:07 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's photo.

You look at these pictures and it doesn't do any justice without an explanation. The hotel at first glance to the average Joe actually looks pretty nice. But the "pretty" guard towers and open tile paver area, so any rebel can be easily shot, makes it look threatening. The volcano is the least of your worries. Political unrest, rebels, terrorists, corruption, etc ... That would scare the bejezus out of me more than any storm, volcano, or virus carrying bat (well maybe I'll leave the bats out of it)!

Posted: Feb 1, 2016, 6:02 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's photo.

Looks like the inside of a MIL MI-8?

Landing those can be dicey!

Keep us updated and God bless you and your team!

Posted: Feb 1, 2016, 4:28 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

George Kourounis awesome ... something new and exciting as I hoped! Keep up the good work!

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