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Posts And Comments For October 2016

Posted: Oct 30, 2016, 6:26 PM


Screw this election circus. I'm not logging onto Facebook until election day. That's a promise.Check "www.sky-chaser.com" for updates in the highly unlikely event there's storms being chased.See you all next month! Good luck. God bless...

Posted: Oct 30, 2016, 8:20 AM

Chris Collura commented on Chuck Lynn's post.

Posted: Oct 30, 2016, 8:17 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

Posted: Oct 29, 2016, 8:41 PM

Chris Collura commented on Cotton Ginnee Fiddler's post.

My grandparents had this exact type ... I have it now. Use it occasionally on Sterno / camping stove ... usually in hurricane chases now. My grandfather was pissed back in 1981 and nearly threw it. Luckily he didn't, just poured it gracefully in his "rage" :)

Posted: Oct 29, 2016, 8:25 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

20 speakers, ABBA says "only seventeen" :/

Posted: Oct 29, 2016, 7:07 PM

Chris Collura commented on Richard Farris's post.

Open

Posted: Oct 29, 2016, 6:54 PM


Here's my cat picture ... That eerie silhouette atop the roof on Halloween weekend and the end of the storm chase season 2016 :)

Posted: Oct 29, 2016, 6:30 PM

Chris Collura commented on Lori Herron's post.

He looks Taiwanese

Posted: Oct 29, 2016, 6:26 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jerry Prsha's post.

Posted: Oct 29, 2016, 6:24 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

Posted: Oct 29, 2016, 6:23 PM

Chris Collura commented on Cheryl Schumacher Chang's post.

Yes ... stay OFF the phone at dinners or social events.

Turn off the lights and that basket should make a light show as over domineering wives and spouses call?

Posted: Oct 29, 2016, 5:49 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Posted: Oct 29, 2016, 5:41 PM

Chris Collura commented on Chris Kridler's photo.

Disgustingly GOOD I bet!

Looks like a half almond for the nail? Creative!

Posted: Oct 29, 2016, 5:40 PM

Chris Collura commented on Theodore Teddy Garcia's post.

Posted: Oct 29, 2016, 12:40 PM

Chris Collura replied to Dalton Do's comment.

Posted: Oct 29, 2016, 11:58 AM

Chris Collura commented on Chuck Lynn's post.

Posted: Oct 29, 2016, 11:57 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

Then post tons of cat pictures since chase season is over :)

Posted: Oct 29, 2016, 11:52 AM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

Jeez, so young. What the heck happened?

Posted: Oct 28, 2016, 5:43 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Most of my "painful" delays and cancelled flights were with American.

And being forced to check bags, lost luggage ... and, uhh umm, now FIRES? No thanks.

Posted: Oct 28, 2016, 5:30 PM

Chris Collura commented on Lindsey Fowler's post.

Happy it's not Southwest.

Posted: Oct 28, 2016, 5:27 PM

Chris Collura commented on Charles Edwards's video.



Posted: Oct 28, 2016, 12:03 PM

Chris Collura commented on Matt Crowther's post.

Yes Jason Foster the doctors and quality of the health care ain't the question. It's the capitalistic failure (insurance doesn't pay, extra fees, etc) that's the issue.

Posted: Oct 28, 2016, 10:26 AM

Chris Collura commented on Matt Crowther's post.

You're leaving out that that $40,364 is the disallowed amount your $1700 a month health insurance failed to pay.

Posted: Oct 28, 2016, 9:14 AM

Chris Collura replied to Ethan Keast's comment.

With slow pass at 25 kts in a headwind over 25, sure it will go backwards. Bring it up to 8,000' with a 60 knot headwind, fly it at minimum speed into the wind, the ground speed should be backwards.

Posted: Oct 28, 2016, 9:10 AM

Chris Collura commented on I Love WWII Planes's post.

In 2006 at the WFFC, I got to skydive from one of those. When power was pulled back we did less than 40 knots on exit, almost like a helicopter exit in slow forward speed! The plane has a 1000 HP radial engine, massive bi plane. What an amazing aircraft.

Posted: Oct 27, 2016, 1:47 PM

Chris Collura commented on David L. Saurer's post.

Posted: Oct 27, 2016, 11:42 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

Lost my appetite

Posted: Oct 27, 2016, 11:39 AM

Chris Collura commented on Brandon Molyneaux's post.

Should help a bit with sexual dysfunction too...

Posted: Oct 27, 2016, 11:38 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

Why are they calling this the Affordable Care Act... ACA ... should be UN ACA?

Open access POS 5500 ... (or "Piece of shit" 5500)?

Posted: Oct 27, 2016, 11:28 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jason Foster's post.

You can really do that by removing a skylight. I love the effect though!

Posted: Oct 26, 2016, 2:04 PM

Chris Collura replied to Dana Kavner Sibley's comment.

Derek Sibley has a huge passion, Dana Kavner Sibley. Seeing his first tornado and hurricane and his commentaries were impeccable!

Posted: Oct 26, 2016, 12:42 PM

Chris Collura replied to John Moser's comment.

Yes indeed ... crouched in front of my Ford Escape SUV and tennis balls crashing by. Yep, those white streaks!

Posted: Oct 26, 2016, 12:24 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brandon Molyneaux's post.



Posted: Oct 26, 2016, 10:18 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Posted: Oct 26, 2016, 10:14 AM

Chris Collura commented on Neva Andersen's post.

Posted: Oct 26, 2016, 10:10 AM

Chris Collura commented on Neva Andersen's post.

Posted: Oct 25, 2016, 5:53 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

Oh-Bahama yo mommah. Bangs Hillary. Got screwed ... sucks.

You'll get UN PREMIUM CARE at PREMIUM COST :)

Posted: Oct 25, 2016, 5:50 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brandon Molyneaux's post.



Posted: Oct 25, 2016, 9:55 AM

Chris Collura wrote on Abraham Lau's timeline.

Happy birthday!

Posted: Oct 25, 2016, 8:55 AM

Chris Collura commented on Margie Kieper's video.

Cozy up. Winters here!

Posted: Oct 25, 2016, 8:53 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dalton Do's post.

Posted: Oct 24, 2016, 7:36 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dalton Do's photo.

Posted: Oct 24, 2016, 2:29 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's photo.

It either went where the sun don't shine or was simply over torqued :/

Posted: Oct 24, 2016, 9:04 AM

Chris Collura wrote on Mona Lowenthal Krimsky's timeline.

Posted: Oct 23, 2016, 2:23 PM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's photo.

Not this year. El Niño not around. Now it's la Niña. The NRG ain't there this go around :(

Posted: Oct 23, 2016, 2:21 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Awesome weekend for sports fans. Chicago Cubs make it to series, big win for Miami Dolphins! Love it!

Posted: Oct 23, 2016, 2:19 PM

Chris Collura commented on Scott Weberpal's post.

Posted: Oct 23, 2016, 2:18 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dalton Do's photo.

Posted: Oct 23, 2016, 2:09 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dalton Do's photo.

Posted: Oct 23, 2016, 1:56 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

We crushed Buffalo!

Posted: Oct 23, 2016, 1:37 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Miami Dolphins kicking Buffalo's big fat ass!

Go 'fins!!!

Posted: Oct 23, 2016, 12:09 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dana Kavner Sibley's post.

Ugh. Losing 17 to 6 at 3:20 in 3rd. Tough.

Posted: Oct 23, 2016, 12:05 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Miami Dolphins just can't get their defense going. Come on!

Posted: Oct 23, 2016, 11:34 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dana Kavner Sibley's post.



Posted: Oct 23, 2016, 10:02 AM


Let's go Miami Dolphins!

Posted: Oct 22, 2016, 10:33 PM

Chris Collura replied to Tim Vasquez's comment.

Yup. 15,160 to be exact off my Altitrack. A hair under 3 miles up.

Posted: Oct 22, 2016, 5:57 PM

Chris Collura replied to Verne Carlson's comment.

Why do they even call it a "premium"?

You're certainly NOT getting premium service (and I don't mean gasoline)!

And it has nothing to do with being "first" :(

Maybe the FIRST to get screwed financially?

Posted: Oct 22, 2016, 5:45 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Got quite a bit of stuff done today after I was a bit down last night (thinking of my mom and other things). Anyway, perfect blue sky for skydiving today, with jumps from.between 15,000 and 16,000 feet.

Nice drive and first time with top off my Jeep. Upgraded the sound system to touch screen for 1/5 of what the dealer would have charged! Off to church and Dolphins game tomorrow!

Posted: Oct 22, 2016, 12:48 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jack Corso's comment.

That's right!

Posted: Oct 22, 2016, 12:48 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jack Corso's comment.

Hitlery! I love it! No way am I voting for that B'tch.

Posted: Oct 22, 2016, 8:01 AM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's photo.



Posted: Oct 22, 2016, 7:57 AM

Chris Collura replied to Lori Ferguson's comment.

Yeah I just left for a day and come back. Heading out west in a few days to California then Chicago to spend a couple of weeks with old friends there, since the storm / hurricane chase season is officially over (hinted by cat posts on here) anyways.

Posted: Oct 22, 2016, 7:55 AM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's photo.

When the jealousy wore off I finally got down to read this incredible post. You not only scored but even got a non chaser, your chouffer, to go through the eyewall! Amazing stuff. You need to publish all this.

Posted: Oct 21, 2016, 9:02 PM

Chris Collura is feeling heartbroken.

When you're closest family member hits the bottle. Not a surprise but come on. I'm a good drunk, not a F'CKED up one :/

Posted: Oct 21, 2016, 8:39 PM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's photo.

Remember Josh Morgerman. You're in Asia. NOT the WESTern hemisphere (where nothing usually happens). You're not gonna LOSE out there with your expertise.

Posted: Oct 21, 2016, 7:12 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jon Schmidt's comment.

Trickle down effect is a bitch isn't it?

Posted: Oct 21, 2016, 1:13 PM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Kiesling's comment.

Ok good. I'm not renewing. Keeping what I got.

Posted: Oct 21, 2016, 12:08 PM

Chris Collura replied to Mariateresa Bissinger's comment.

And after the election they keep the high rate, right?

Like Thanksgiving or Christmas comes and goes, and gas is STILL a dollar higher?

Posted: Oct 21, 2016, 11:48 AM

Chris Collura commented on Neva Andersen's post.



Posted: Oct 21, 2016, 11:46 AM

Chris Collura commented on Priscilla Smith's post.

Gravity waves! Beautiful!

Posted: Oct 21, 2016, 11:45 AM


I assume THIS will be my reaction when I see my next statement for my health insurance premium? Hope not...Place: The Meadows Of Crystal Lake, Deerfield Beach, Florida (26.29525104, -80.13234294) Address: Deerfield Beach, Florida

Posted: Oct 21, 2016, 9:43 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.



Posted: Oct 20, 2016, 8:20 PM

Chris Collura commented on Skip Talbot's photo.

And you clearly saw the tornado from that storm from 45 miles away too!

Posted: Oct 20, 2016, 10:20 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jeffrey Lâm Hùng's post.

Wow... big fish!

Posted: Oct 19, 2016, 2:44 PM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's photo.

Wow Josh Morgerman! I was wondering how that road northward to the target area would be like....I know this is almost mundane for you now but I am yet to get out there and experience a super typhoon myself!

Posted: Oct 18, 2016, 7:38 AM

Chris Collura commented on Margie Kieper's photo.



Posted: Oct 18, 2016, 7:31 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo to Randy Dean Hicks's timeline.


Happy birthday!

Posted: Oct 18, 2016, 7:28 AM

Chris Collura commented on Skip Talbot's photo.

Great summary, Skip Talbot! My tough year was 2015 in a stretch from May 9 until June 22. Ofcourse Rochelle on April 9 in IL made that year okay! 2016 was much better for me as the only bummer was being kinda far away on May 7 for Wray and having to miss May 9 in OK returning to an important work commitment.

Posted: Oct 18, 2016, 7:21 AM

Chris Collura commented on Derek Sibley's post.

At least 2 interceptions may have been bare luck for the Dolphins on this game!

Posted: Oct 18, 2016, 7:21 AM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

I'm waiting to see what my increase will be (paying nearly a grand a quarter now) :/

Posted: Oct 17, 2016, 8:09 AM

Chris Collura commented on Paul Andrew Tummons's post.

Posted: Oct 16, 2016, 8:44 PM

Chris Collura commented on Mike Umscheid's post.

Posted: Oct 16, 2016, 6:26 PM

Chris Collura commented on War History Online's link.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999_South_Dakota_Learjet_crash

Posted: Oct 16, 2016, 6:22 PM

Chris Collura replied to Margie Kieper's comment.

I did Friday. But you know what? I was smart. Unlike so many stupid Americans I saw the economy and saved my $$$ ... Now the worst thing that can happen to me is a lil boredom and loneliness. Still pay all my bills and keep that 815 credit score alive. No one coming late at night to take my car. Lol

Posted: Oct 16, 2016, 5:22 PM

Chris Collura commented on Karla Dorman's post.

Posted: Oct 16, 2016, 4:50 PM

Chris Collura replied to Dalton Do's comment.

Thanks buddy. And you're right. Yours came true :)

Posted: Oct 16, 2016, 4:48 PM

Chris Collura replied to Dalton Do's comment.

Yeah ... hahaha! This morning I ask my dad in a positive way "Dolphins gonna win?" And he's like "No." bluntly. I just told him "Miracles do happen..." and he laughed.

Posted: Oct 16, 2016, 4:46 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Posted: Oct 16, 2016, 4:42 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Oct 16, 2016, 4:41 PM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's photo.

Hey guys ... If you are planning to chase Luzon, the east facing coast really has absolutely nothing town wise from.Aparri and southward almost due east of a Manila line. The mountains will beat the storm down by the time it moves inland.

Posted: Oct 16, 2016, 4:38 PM

Chris Collura commented on Karla Dorman's post.

Posted: Oct 16, 2016, 4:19 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

Exactly ... never forget a person who made a complete and utter jackass out of himself and his family, put people at risk, yet has a wife only I can envy him of! Loser.

Posted: Oct 16, 2016, 4:13 PM

Inside the nearly calm eye of hurricane Nicole in Bermuda ... Their weather service launches a weather balloon in the eye. You don't get to do this often (from the ground) outside of aircraft dropwindsondes!

Note that all too familiar eerie fog in the air. I see this alot in the eyes of hurricanes (from sinking air). The famous stadium shots you see in aircraft pictures are from above this low cloud layer. Sometimes you get lucky and these low clouds break and you can see the eyewall.Updated Oct 16, 2016, 4:13 PM

Posted: Oct 16, 2016, 4:07 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jeffrey Lâm Hùng's post.

Posted: Oct 16, 2016, 4:06 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Good game today by the Miami Dolphins! A win of 30 to 15, squashing the Pittsburgh Steelers ... We had our doubts but I said "miracles do happen" :)

Posted: Oct 16, 2016, 3:56 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Well it's been about a month or so since I wrapped up the Chicago job and I've been taking it easy here at my dad's place in Florida. But im wondering sometimes "what I'm really doing here"?

All my greatest and best friends are either in California, New York, or Illinois ... But not here close to me. Many are now married or continuing life in a good way.

Sometimes I feel as if I went "backwards" in a sense.

I was counting on moving out to Cali, but the cheap rental I was promised turned out to fall through. I still can go, but I'll get absolutely KILLED wirh rent.

Funny that the head hunters nagging the hell out of me 3 months straight "magically stopped" doing so AS SOON as I was unemployed.

As for unemployment, which was deduced out of my paycheck each week, was denied by both FL and IL (but they still made me claim all my weeks and paperwork for nothing) - Luckily I was smart enough to PUT MONEY AWAY before heading for new work soon!

I'm OK I guess, got to chase a bit and see the hurricanes. Just I feel very lonely here and wish I had someone here I can embrace...

Posted: Oct 16, 2016, 9:55 AM

Chris Collura commented on Charles Edwards's post.

Winter and no chasing?

Bring on the CAT PICTURES !!!!

Posted: Oct 16, 2016, 7:33 AM


Skydiving over Clewiston, Florida high above the clouds. October 15, 2016. Just exited the C-208 Caravan jump aircraft.

Posted: Oct 15, 2016, 2:49 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jodie Muston's post.

Posted: Oct 15, 2016, 2:30 PM

Chris Collura commented on Arrival Movie's video.

Alien InvAZN

Posted: Oct 15, 2016, 2:29 PM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's photo.

My guess is well into the Cat 4 range, 130 to 135 mph. Hopefully it came ashore in remotely populated (fishing villages there that evacuated) areas.

Posted: Oct 15, 2016, 1:21 PM

Chris Collura commented on Margie Kieper's photo.

Off season is here

Posted: Oct 15, 2016, 1:20 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Glad you made it, George! Better late than never!

Now DO WHAT you do BEST

Posted: Oct 15, 2016, 6:42 AM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's photo.

This is Typhoon Alley for you, if there's a such thing. JTWC is also showing another one next week clipping the N Luzon (big Island in Phillipines) with 135 knots of wind (~160 MPH possibly).

Posted: Oct 15, 2016, 6:39 AM

Chris Collura replied to Jane Tavernier's comment.

This is exceptional since it's a landfalling waterspout.

Posted: Oct 15, 2016, 6:33 AM

Chris Collura replied to Kathy Veck's comment.

In 2009 my flight (the cancelled one) also showed on time. Computers....

Posted: Oct 15, 2016, 6:30 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's post.

https://youtu.be/N-Ai6ddqXO0

Posted: Oct 15, 2016, 6:25 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's post.

Hey George, not as bad, but American pulled this on me back in 2009 and I missed most of the ChaserCon because of it.

Flight was full and ready to go (screaming babies and oversold flight) then hydraulic leak cancels it. The NEXT day, our "replacement plane" is being towed from the gate and KLUNK! Tow bar jams and bends the nose wheel.

Late in the day, I get into ChaserCon finally on a third plane in time to see video night, get some sleep, and fly back the next morning.

...AND paid $100 for the (rebooked) car rental for 1 day instead of $40 for the original 2 days!

Posted: Oct 15, 2016, 6:20 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dalton Do's photo.

Posted: Oct 15, 2016, 6:19 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dalton Do's photo.

Posted: Oct 14, 2016, 7:53 PM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's photo.

Screw American ... planes break all the time!

Posted: Oct 14, 2016, 4:57 PM

Chris Collura commented on Adam Faulkner's post.

Just about 2.5 to 3 years was enough for me.

Saw a billboard there saying "StILLinnoyed? Come to Indiana..." lol

Posted: Oct 14, 2016, 4:53 PM

Chris Collura commented on William T. Reid's post.

Weak rotation but a pretty big spout making landfall! Nice.

Posted: Oct 14, 2016, 10:38 AM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Kiesling's comment.

Lol

Posted: Oct 14, 2016, 10:31 AM

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

Posted: Oct 14, 2016, 10:14 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jeromy Carter's post.

Posted: Oct 14, 2016, 8:30 AM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Stertz's photo.

Whoa boy ... Here come the cat pictures. Must be winter now and storm chase hibernation time :)

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 4:59 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 4:36 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 12:15 PM

Chris Collura replied to Lori Ferguson's comment.

I drank half of it.

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 10:39 AM

Chris Collura commented on Sharon Giguere Fowler's post.

Headlights / brites?

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 10:37 AM


When myself and maybe 20+ other hurricane chasers decided not to (or simply couldn't) chase Nicole :-PPlace: The Meadows Of Crystal Lake, Deerfield Beach, Florida (26.29525104, -80.13234294) Address: Deerfield Beach, Florida

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 10:21 AM

Chris Collura commented on Domonic Smith's post.

They missed spook hill in Lake Wales.

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 10:19 AM


Aha haha ... That's all, folks :-)Bermuda radar and AWOS down after 93 mph gust from NW at 1:19 PM AST. Data resumed for AWOS at 1:55 but no radar.

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 9:29 AM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's photo.

The radar image is skewed a bit SW of the visible eye on satellite. This indicates the start of tilting of the storm core and onset of wind shear. Note the radar image shows a break in the eyewall to the SW.

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 9:27 AM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's photo.



Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 9:00 AM


Looks like the eye has passed and winds have shifted 180 degrees. Nice data log from Bermuda weather service!Also notice the warm core effect (80 deg in eye with lightest winds and 963 mb) :)Place: Bermuda (32.299, -64.7599)

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 8:55 AM

Chris Collura replied to Margie Kieper's comment.

Near the pressure centre of the eye. Awesome.

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 8:51 AM


Notice that on the satellite, the eye is displaced far northeast of where the radar image is at that time.This is the start of some shear and tilting of the vertical structure of the core region of the hurricane.If you were inside the eye in Bermuda, most likely you would not see a "stadium" effect. Just lighter winds and brightening of the sky. Also note in the radar image that Bermuda is on the left side of the eye and the eyewall is open to the south and west.Place: L.F. Wade International Airport (32.359717996155, -64.702231656407) Address: 3 Cahow Way, St. George’s, Saint George, Saint George, Bermuda GE CX

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 8:38 AM


I think I would consider this a pretty DIRECT hit.Place: Bermuda (32.299, -64.7599)

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 8:32 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

Bermuda Wade airport now has 14 MPH winds, no gusts, and 962 to 963 mb. Winds north there now.

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 8:31 AM

Chris Collura replied to Mike Theiss's comment.

Yes, this sucks as no one went there and they got a direct cat 3 in daytime...

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 8:30 AM

Chris Collura replied to Dalton Do's comment.

Or just unfriend or unfollow the person. That's what I did. All they were talking about was the election debates where I frankly don't give a shit about.

And not being able to go to Bermuda was salt in a wound after this. No one went there because the airfares were almost $1500.

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 8:23 AM

Chris Collura replied to Mike Theiss's comment.

Whoever decided to quadruple airfares there is a tool. That's all I got to say...

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 8:18 AM

Chris Collura commented on Stephen Sponsler's photo.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murphy%27s_law

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 8:11 AM

http://www.weather.bm/webcam.asp

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 8:05 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

HURRICANE NICOLE DISCUSSION NUMBER 38
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL152016
1100 AM AST THU OCT 13 2016

Southwesterly shear is beginning to affect Nicole. Microwave
imagery and Bermuda radar indicate that the eye has lost some
definition and become open to the south. There is also a
significant southwest to northeast tilt between the low-level
center as noted between the radar and satellite presentations
of the eye, and the Air Force center fix that was located near the
extreme western part of the eye seen in satellite imagery.

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 7:56 AM

Chris Collura commented on Margie Kieper's post.

Bermuda is actually lucky, and getting pretty much what Florida got with Matthew as the dangerous right side passed just east of them. The calm eye appears to be clipping the island now with winds at the airport dropping below 25 MPH. Before they had a gust of 104.

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 7:53 AM

Chris Collura replied to Mike Theiss's comment.

Wade Airport (11:44 AST) now reporting ENE at 21 MPH (G 33) with 962 mb pressure. Getting into the eye. Still overcast though.

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 7:52 AM

Chris Collura replied to Charles Edwards's comment.

Two things ... The visible eye (from above) is becoming displaced to the east by the start of some shear, or the satellite graphic overlay is off by some distance. The radar imagery is what we need to go by, as that shows the surface eye structure, and more accurately the eyewall.

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 7:47 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

http://www.weather.bm/observations.asp

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 7:45 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.



Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 7:40 AM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.

I know, Mark G. Farmer ... Many people on here take things personally and don't find jokes funny. So out of RESPECT (if some even deserve that) ... I learned (the hard way) to keep my mouth shut.

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 7:28 AM


As of 10 AM EDT (11 AM AST) this morning, Nicole's eye collapsed and just missed Bermuda by a bit, putting the island on the weaker LEFT (western) side of the storm core. The satellite shows a "tilted" and smaller eye (shear maybe starting) and SE of the island. Based on the radar, however, the western edge of the eye itself appears to be over part of the island.

Posted: Oct 13, 2016, 7:02 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

The shrinking eye is passing SE of the Island, just barely.

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 9:11 PM

Chris Collura replied to Brandon Molyneaux's comment.

Exactky. Commented on someone's post in an agreeing and joking manner and it blows up.in my face ... almost literally.

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 7:50 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Seems like Facebook in general has caused more hurt than good these days.

I've officially gotten to the point to avoid making any jokes or remarks (even agreeing with or joining other joking conversations) as stuff can be taken wrong and I'll be in big trouble (not doing another Nov 2013)!

I'll only engage in meteorological topics and no more jokes about people and / or their locale. And politics and religion ... From here on I WON'T dare to even READ those threads!

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 7:44 PM

Chris Collura replied to Josh Morgerman's comment.

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 7:40 PM

Chris Collura replied to Josh Morgerman's comment.

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 7:37 PM

Chris Collura replied to Mike Theiss's comment.

In Igor (2010) these were $360 to $450. I actually made some back at the end of the day, staying at $99 a nite guest house in St George. That's probably why so many chasers were there too ... Not now I guess...

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 7:36 PM

Chris Collura replied to Mike Theiss's comment.



Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 7:34 PM

Chris Collura replied to Mike Theiss's comment.

I'm with you on that Mike Theiss. Now I'm hoping Bermuda gets the LEFT (west) eyewall... Go east young lady!

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 7:33 PM

Chris Collura replied to Mike Theiss's comment.

Slick, Dave Lewison isn't he? I am so dissapointed we won't see any stadium effect from the causeway :/

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 7:32 PM

Chris Collura replied to Mike Theiss's comment.

Oh God, Mike Theiss!!! Booohooo!

We stand SUCKERED, right Dave Lewison?

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 7:30 PM

Chris Collura replied to Josh Morgerman's comment.

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 7:28 PM

Chris Collura replied to Mike Theiss's comment.

I have been watching that pesky eastward wobble to NE instead of NNE but it wobbled back N again. I really hope you get the eye. You're the only good chaser we got there!

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 7:23 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own photo.

Well good luck then. You're the only one there chasing it. Damn you get around.

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 7:21 PM

Chris Collura commented on Rocky Rascovich's post.

Yeah and most chasers are NOT THERE :(

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 7:19 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own photo.

Hey Dave Lewison ... I think Mike Theiss is there to no surprise. Or he's just pulling our chains ... Hehehe.

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 7:15 PM

Chris Collura replied to Dave Lewison's comment.

Yeah Mike Theiss ... I figured you'd be there :-(

The "jealousy machine" Theiss!

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 7:14 PM

Chris Collura replied to Dave Lewison's comment.

Hey Dave Lewison ... that would have been an option, since I have free points on SWA, could have flown there to JFK, then to BDA for the cheaper fares and avoid ATL altogether. But I realized that late last night, so that wasn't an option anymore.

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 7:12 PM

Chris Collura replied to Stephen Barabas's comment.

Same here ... Until you check the price of tickets :)

In Igor back in 2010 prices were $360 to $450 ... Had I found those. I would be there.

Dropping anywhere from $1,100 to $1,600 on airfare alone, and still looking as if the storm may veer off (going by last nights info to make that decision) it didn't seem like a good gamble.

Oh, and once you get there, a hamburger is $25 and accomidations are like $300 a night (and UP)!

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 7:07 PM

Chris Collura replied to Dave Lewison's comment.



Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 6:21 PM


Go to store and the only f'cking item YOU NEED ain't there?Go to the wide expanses of the Sargasso Sea in the Atlantic basin and the only f'cking island a MAJOR hurricane will hit is Bermuda? Go screw off, Murphey.Place: Sargasso Sea (40.8374757781, -73.8603468687) Address: New York, New York 10462

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 5:33 PM

Chris Collura commented on Herc Melo's post.

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 4:58 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jaclyn Whittal's photo.

I remember Mark Rackley in Frances during the height of the storm in Sept 2004 in Fort Pierce going around with his Vodka offering it "---guys, you want some vodka, man? Warm your belly up a bit..."

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 4:53 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.



Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 3:01 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jason Foster's post.

Jason Foster, I remember that indirect hit we took (May 18, 2004 near Russell, Kansas).

I do have that footage as well. Also, not to mention the costly damages to our laptops and electronics.

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 2:56 PM

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

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 2:42 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

It will dissolve LDPE. High density better. Try a fuel bladder (Army surplus).

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 2:40 PM


Well ... AND NOBODY went (sure with airfares there at LEAST $1,100) ... Bermuda is poised to get a DIRECT hit DAYTIME major hurricane (Nicole) around noon tomorrow AST!This will be the first major hurricane since Fabian in 2003. The absurdly high airfares discouraged me from going ... But maybe I should have (being the only one there and make $$$ back off footage)! The Sargasso Sea, Murphey's Law, and teenie weenie Bermuda? Oh well...Place: Bermuda Triangle (31.5497, 74.3436) Address: Bermuda Triangle, Lahore, Pakistan-54000

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 2:22 PM

Chris Collura replied to Dustin Wilcox's comment.

It's called Murphey's Law, Dustin. Same reason a small tornado hits a trailer park out of all the vastness of tornado alley.

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 2:21 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jeff Piotrowski's comment.

Wow. Looks like the airfare gougerey punked just about everyone on this one :(

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 1:15 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jeff Piotrowski's post.

It's down already ... Hehehe

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 1:12 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jeff Piotrowski's post.

Jeff Piotrowski, do you know of any chasers who went there?

I opted not to go because there are no more direct flights out of Miami anymore (and nothing under $1,000) :/

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 9:46 AM

Chris Collura replied to Tran Bao Anh's comment.

Looks like a meso low

Posted: Oct 12, 2016, 9:45 AM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's photo.

Not chasing this either with "El cheapo" airfares no lower than $ 1 grand, and they stopped all the direct flights out of S Florida since 2012.

Posted: Oct 11, 2016, 5:21 PM

Chris Collura commented on Case Scene's video.

Good ... go hurricane chasing with it :)

Posted: Oct 11, 2016, 5:15 PM

Chris Collura commented on Michael Cochenet's post.

1

Posted: Oct 11, 2016, 5:13 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jeff Piotrowski's post.

Murphys law = trailer parks and tornadoes = Bermuda and hurricane cores ;)

Posted: Oct 11, 2016, 3:42 PM

https://youtu.be/9_TbK7LKKf4

Posted: Oct 11, 2016, 2:15 PM

Chris Collura commented on Stephen Sponsler's photo.

Beach today !!!!

Posted: Oct 11, 2016, 1:25 PM

Chris Collura commented on Digg's link.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/32/Detonation_Sequence_For_An_Underground_Nuclear_Test.png

Posted: Oct 11, 2016, 1:02 PM

Chris Collura commented on Margie Kieper's post.

I was watching the flattened cumulus tops and checked the sounding and yeah, crazy inversion! Actually it's at 800 mb, which is roughly 7000 feet above MSL. Tempted to skydive and feel the air suddenly get colder!

Posted: Oct 11, 2016, 11:42 AM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's photo.

Let's go !!!

Posted: Oct 10, 2016, 7:17 PM

Chris Collura commented on Seti Michael Maxwell's post.

Group: RadarScope Users Group

Anvil flickers (small cloud to cloud discharges).

Posted: Oct 10, 2016, 10:02 AM

Chris Collura commented on Willoughby Owen's post.

Posted: Oct 10, 2016, 9:55 AM

Chris Collura replied to Tony Mesias's comment.

Yeah and I was on the setup in Kansas just 2 days before that. No big tornadoes.

Posted: Oct 9, 2016, 8:43 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Jeez ... I seriously don't know what's worse: The people I used to know (~10 years or so ago when my good judgement was nearly non existant), or the F'CKED up way the Miami Dolphins play football :(

Posted: Oct 9, 2016, 7:53 PM

Chris Collura replied to Stephen Skelly's comment.

These questions are a joke?

Looks like a really stupid person is posting these!

My answer: House

Posted: Oct 9, 2016, 7:52 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jacob Moylan's post.

Miami?

Posted: Oct 9, 2016, 12:59 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own photo.

They lost 30 to 17. Move on. Nothing to see here :/

Posted: Oct 9, 2016, 12:58 PM


Oh, come on, guys...

Posted: Oct 9, 2016, 6:41 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dalton Do's post.

Posted: Oct 9, 2016, 6:21 AM


Storm and hurricane chasing the past week ... But now it's time to wind down a bit for some serious football today (Sunday)!Let's see if the Miami Dolphins can get a home win today against the Titans :)

Posted: Oct 8, 2016, 1:28 PM

http://www.sky-chaser.com/matt16.htm

Posted: Oct 8, 2016, 7:10 AM

Chris Collura commented on Derek Sibley's post.

Glad you made it home safely.

Posted: Oct 7, 2016, 9:26 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Oct 7, 2016, 8:09 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

My record was in Katrina in 2005 ... 52 hours without sleep. I was seeing hot water bottle shaped things on overpasses while driving (hallucinations). The adrenaline keeps you awake until after the storm.

Posted: Oct 7, 2016, 8:06 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

That was Jason Foster and I back in 2008 (Gustav and Ike).

Posted: Oct 7, 2016, 6:12 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Hurricane Matthew - Powerlines shorted and arching near Cocoa Beach, FL early on October 7, 2016.Place: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Oct 7, 2016, 6:12 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Hurricane Matthew - Absolutely impressive "double" (concentric) eyewalls moving NNW on the Melborne radar near closest approach of the storm early on October 7, 2016. Had this portion came ashore, the results would have been catastrophic.Place: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Oct 7, 2016, 6:12 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Hurricane Matthew - Palm trees blowing in tropical storm forced winds at Cocoa Beach, FL late on October 6, 2016.Place: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Oct 7, 2016, 6:12 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Hurricane Matthew - Storm surge / high tides on the bay side of Cocoa Beach, FL early on October 7, 2016.Place: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Oct 7, 2016, 6:12 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Hurricane Matthew - Waves lash the bay side of Cocoa Beach, FL early on October 7, 2016.Place: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Oct 7, 2016, 6:12 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Hurricane Matthew - Violent surf just before sunrise with spray on backside of the storm early on October 7, 2016. Cocoa Beach, FL.Place: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Oct 7, 2016, 6:12 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Hurricane Matthew - Strong winds late on October 6. Causeway near Cocoa Beach / Cape Canaveral, FL.Place: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Oct 7, 2016, 6:12 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Hurricane Matthew - Sand blowing on Cocoa Beach, FL as the storm approaches on Oct 6, 2016.Place: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Oct 7, 2016, 6:12 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Hurricane Matthew - Power flashes and sparks fly in 100 MPH gusts early on Oct 7, 2016. Near Cocoa Beach / Cape Canaveral, FL.Place: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Oct 7, 2016, 3:21 PM

Chris Collura commented on Derek Sibley's video.

So awesome! I was measuring down to 975 mb during that. Outer eyewall of double eyewall system. Gotta love those double wind maximas!

Posted: Oct 7, 2016, 12:19 PM

Chris Collura replied to Dana Kavner Sibley's comment.

He's good ... I took good care of him!

Posted: Oct 7, 2016, 11:26 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Finished pulling an all nighter type chase of hurricane Matthew with Doug Kiesling and Derek Sibley. Florida got very lucky with this storm as the worst winds and right side remained offshore. Got few hours of sleep and headed back to Fort Lauderdale area.

Posted: Oct 7, 2016, 11:22 AM

Chris Collura commented on Mona Lowenthal Krimsky's post.

The worst stayed offshore. Florida very lucky.

Posted: Oct 7, 2016, 5:54 AM

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Storm winding down (Titusville, FL)...

Posted: Oct 7, 2016, 2:55 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Eyewall grazing Cocoa Beach. Close call with double eye just offshore.

Posted: Oct 7, 2016, 2:09 AM

Chris Collura was live.


Eyewall impingement. ..

Posted: Oct 7, 2016, 1:50 AM

Chris Collura was live.



Posted: Oct 6, 2016, 11:50 PM

Chris Collura was live.


Strong winds

Posted: Oct 6, 2016, 10:54 PM

Chris Collura was live.


Outer portion of eye wall almost to northern Cocoa Beach...

Posted: Oct 6, 2016, 9:09 PM

Chris Collura was live.


Still waiting here in Cocoa Beach / Port Canaveral area. Power flashes / green lightning visible. Won't be long now...

Posted: Oct 6, 2016, 8:54 PM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's photo.

Glad you made it George Kourounis!

I'm several miles to you're north in Cocoa Beach / Port Canaveral.

Posted: Oct 6, 2016, 8:53 PM

Chris Collura commented on Lori Ferguson's post.



Posted: Oct 6, 2016, 8:49 PM

Chris Collura commented on Lori Ferguson's post.

Glad I'm not there now ... rebooted laptop. Working now...

Posted: Oct 6, 2016, 6:28 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jason Foster's live video.

You might want to bump northward a bit.

Posted: Oct 6, 2016, 6:27 PM

Chris Collura replied to Nicole Abbett's comment.

Brace for baseball finger?

Posted: Oct 6, 2016, 6:21 PM

Chris Collura commented on Stephen Skelly's photo.

Missed you by a ways

Posted: Oct 6, 2016, 6:19 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jack Corso's comment.

Probably.

Posted: Oct 6, 2016, 6:17 PM

Chris Collura commented on David Hoadley's album.

God bless him. My eyes are watering seeing this, and I'm hurricane chasing (with him in my heart) with Derek Sibley at this exact moment.

Posted: Oct 6, 2016, 3:43 PM

Chris Collura was live.


Cocoa beach...

Posted: Oct 6, 2016, 2:42 PM


Here I am on the coastline at Cocoa Beach, Florida. Basically ground zero for the core of hurricane Matthew later tonight (or early Friday morning). It's coming and anyone in the path of this storm should leave now!Place: Cape Canaveral beach - Harrison Beach access (28.3864901173, -80.5974251145) Address: Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920

Posted: Oct 6, 2016, 12:21 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Foster's comment.

Stupidity and irresponsibility IN the family (and I thought I was bad).

All six gas cans were missing the spout / nozzles. Since that forms the seal when capping (spout goes where the yellow plug is through the black ring of the cap, with the nozzle inside for transport).

So filling up the cans, gas leaks everywhere through the cap (cuz the nozzle ain't there). I my dad where he put the nozzles when I gave him the cans a few years back...

"Oh, I use a funnel now, so I threw those all away".

...Okay, meanwhile he fills his up and gas is leaking all over the garage.

I spent hours trying to tape up the seal on the cans. Imagine the temper?

Also, house didn't but down either :-P

Posted: Oct 6, 2016, 8:42 AM


This is pretty much the target area ... I guess no rockets will be launched here anytime soon (NAM 4km 11z Oct 7). Jeez...Place: Titusvlle, FL (28.631510733333, -80.855803583333) Address: Titusville, Florida 32796

Posted: Oct 6, 2016, 5:42 AM

Chris Collura replied to Kathy Williams's comment.

I will try to meet him anywhere from west palm to Titusville. Just chatted with him now.

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 8:35 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Just landed here in Fort Lauderdale. Heading home to get some sleep (if I can). The next few days will be very busy.

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 8:29 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

George Kourounis was supposed to fly into west Palm Beach tomorrow. Hope he makes it. I just landed here in FLL.

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 8:18 PM


And I'm outta here ... Departed Dallas on last SWA flight before FLL airport is shut down and flights are cancelled. Climbing out with a beautiful sunset and distant supercell storm (far right)!I actually saw the pilot on the phone by the gate arguing with dispatch and asking to cancel the flight just as it was boarding. That would have sucked. Jeez speaking about cutting it close!

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 8:00 PM


And I'm outta here ... Departed Dallas on last SWA flight before FLL airport is shut down and flights are cancelled. Climbing out with a beautiful sunset and distant supercell storm (far right)!I actually saw the pilot on the phone by the gate arguing with dispatch and asking to cancel the flight just as it was boarding. That would have sucked. Jeez speaking about cutting it close!

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 5:32 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Foster's comment.

Got 6 cans at my dad's place. I'll "borrow" a few!

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 5:31 PM

Chris Collura replied to Heather Mitchell's comment.

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 4:51 PM

Chris Collura commented on Karla Dorman's post.

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 4:47 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jeremy Misenhelter's post.

Man I would love to get two of these and play bumper cars / crash up derby in the concourse!

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 4:44 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

You tell 'em Jack Corso!

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 4:23 PM

Chris Collura commented on Chris Kridler's post.

Complacency kills. Ugh

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 4:07 PM

http://sky-chaser.com/schurr.htm#PART15

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 4:05 PM

Chris Collura commented on Randy Dean Hicks's post.

http://sky-chaser.com/schurr.htm#PART15

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 4:03 PM

Chris Collura commented on Derek Sibley's photo.

Have a safe trip. Hope to see you when you get in!

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 4:02 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tony Mesias's photo.

I'm in Dallas and was looking at a similar route in case my flight back to Florida got cancelled. LOL

Yes ... Do it. That's what coffee and Red Bull is there for!

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 3:48 PM

Chris Collura commented on Joseph Barton Comstock's post.

If one busts, redeem himself!

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 3:46 PM

Chris Collura commented on Alicia Speer-Short's post.

Hey guys ... It was great running into you guys off Highway 400!

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 3:45 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.

Hahaha. Chase in FL then Nassau a week later?

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 3:33 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

I've done that. But you have to bring everything with you on such a chase. Food, water, even fuel. I never expected to stay at a hotel while chasing a hurricane (if I do its a bonus).

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 3:06 PM

What if THIS verifies?Updated Oct 5, 2016, 3:06 PM

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 3:04 PM

Chris Collura commented on Charles Edwards's video.

Florida deserves it. Someone down there was bringing bad luck. Hehehe

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 2:59 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

I'm expecting to sleep in the car as usual!

No, seriously. Don't think you can find a hotel while hurricane chasing. 99% of the time you CANT.

This one for me is OK because I have a place in FL at my dad's.

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 2:22 PM

Chris Collura replied to Leo Bakman's comment.

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 2:02 PM


Last super good steak dinner before hurricane chasing in Florida!Place: Dallas, Texas (32.7774, -96.7977) Address: Dallas, Texas

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 1:44 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Foster's comment.

You should be OK ... Tomorrow afternoon would be a different story.

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 1:42 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 9:07 AM

Chris Collura commented on Mike Theiss's post.

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 6:38 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Video frame grab of CG (cloud to ground) lightning strike. North of Wichita, Kansas. October 4, 2016.Place: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 6:38 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


High precipitation supercell and notch (funnels and possible brief tornado - Which would be just below and slightly left of the center of this picture). View is WSW from I-135 north of Wichita, Kansas. October 4, 2016.Place: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Oct 5, 2016, 6:38 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Funnel / possible brief tornado on high precipitation supercell to the west of Wichita, Kansas. October 4, 2016.Place: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Oct 4, 2016, 11:22 PM

Chris Collura commented on Willoughby Owen's live video.

Posted: Oct 4, 2016, 11:19 PM

Chris Collura commented on Mike Theiss's post.

Posted: Oct 4, 2016, 8:41 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Interesting day today near and west of Wichita, Kansas. Target pretty much verified. Supercell storm that evolved to an HP beast with 60 knot inflow at one point. Can't confirm it but a brief tornado may have developed west of town. I'll have to go through pictures and video (I'll post more too).

Now the focus changes gears from tornado to hurricane chasing. Never did both of those chasing "genres" in only a few days apart. Flying back to FL Wednesday to chase Matthew (anywhere from FL to NC)!

Posted: Oct 4, 2016, 7:51 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

Very similar scenario up here in Wichita

Posted: Oct 4, 2016, 1:34 PM

Chris Collura replied to John Monteverdi's comment.

This what I'm afraid of here. Stick with the primary target.

Posted: Oct 4, 2016, 1:33 PM

Chris Collura replied to Kevin Buinowski's comment.

Thanks Brian Dombrowski for the reminder!

Posted: Oct 4, 2016, 12:12 PM

Chris Collura commented on Joey Krastel's post.

Posted: Oct 4, 2016, 12:08 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

I'm sitting tight right here in Wellington, KS (just north of OK / KS border and I 35). Waiting to see how this will unfold. Either play tail end of line or blast south again. Still plenty of time.

Posted: Oct 4, 2016, 11:27 AM

Chris Collura commented on Greg Stumpf's post.

Posted: Oct 4, 2016, 11:08 AM

Chris Collura commented on Greg Stumpf's post.

Posted: Oct 4, 2016, 10:13 AM

Chris Collura commented on Randy Dean Hicks's video.

30 miles south of Wichita here :)

Looks like an interesting day...

Posted: Oct 3, 2016, 2:46 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Well this week is going from nothing to crazy after quick business trip up north! Basically landed in Fort Lauderdale this afternoon, only to rush back to my place and pick up some gear, and fly out in the evening to Dallas for the tornado setup in OK or KS tomorrow. Late Wednesday I'm back in Florida (or SE coast) to deal with hurricane Matthew!

Good luck to those who are chasing in the Caribbean or Bahamas!

Now can I catch a tornado tomorrow AND a hurricane within the same week? Is anyone else chasing BOTH of these?

Posted: Oct 3, 2016, 2:42 PM

Chris Collura commented on Mark G. Farmer's photo.

Damn ... I'm flying out for tomorrow's setup! I'll pass you at 35k feet I guess!

Then I'm back late Wednesday to deal with Matthew.

Posted: Oct 3, 2016, 2:39 PM

Chris Collura commented on Mike Theiss's post.

Posted: Oct 2, 2016, 3:36 PM

Chris Collura commented on Charles Edwards's post.

Heart disease, diabetes, oh my ... You better eat something like that once in a while!

Posted: Oct 2, 2016, 6:39 AM

Chris Collura commented on Scott Weberpal's post.

Posted: Oct 1, 2016, 6:13 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

I think Joseph Barton Comstock is there, Josh Morgerman. I'm in Canada now on business and almost cut the trip short to go there. Glad I didn't after seeing the east trending, which should continue.

Posted: Oct 1, 2016, 6:11 PM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's photo.

With the Atlantic trends the past decade, I suspect the more right eastern model solution (troughing "wins" more). I feel bad for those chasers who went to Jamaica, which ain't a safe place even without a big storm.

Posted: Oct 1, 2016, 11:56 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Hey Krissy Heishman. You got that right. And for hurricanes, many hit Cuba as a major hurricane, only to hit the USA as a minimal tropical storm. And we couldn't go, thanks to "politics" :(

Posted: Oct 1, 2016, 10:13 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Posted: Oct 1, 2016, 8:23 AM

Chris Collura commented on Justin Baker's album.

Posted: Oct 1, 2016, 7:35 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Yeah, same here. Thinking Bahamas. Not sure if us Americans can easily go to Cuba yet.

Posted: Oct 1, 2016, 7:33 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

That's right! Damn too bad you didn't get that all on video!

Are you heading there, George Kourounis?

Posted: Oct 1, 2016, 6:35 AM

Chris Collura commented on Lindsey Fowler's post.

There goes the freshness ... along with 50,000 jobs.

Posted: Oct 1, 2016, 6:34 AM

Chris Collura commented on Joseph Barton Comstock's post.

Jealous! But be careful there, Jim Leonard and George Kourounis literally got mugged there in 2007. The storm is the least of your worries.

Posted: Oct 1, 2016, 6:32 AM

Chris Collura wrote on Stephen Skelly's timeline.

You're turn ... Happy birthday!

Posted: Oct 1, 2016, 6:32 AM

Chris Collura wrote on Dana Kavner Sibley's timeline.

Happy birthday!

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