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Posts And Comments For March 2017

Posted: Mar 31, 2017, 7:34 PM

Chris Collura replied to Dan Restrepo's comment.

Posted: Mar 31, 2017, 7:16 PM

Chris Collura replied to Dan Restrepo's comment.

Posted: Mar 31, 2017, 7:12 PM

Chris Collura commented on Akemi Makoto's post.



Posted: Mar 31, 2017, 6:59 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jeffrey Lâm Hùng's post.

Posted: Mar 31, 2017, 6:50 PM

Chris Collura replied to Dan Restrepo's comment.

Posted: Mar 31, 2017, 6:46 PM

Chris Collura commented on Caleb Elliott's post.

Posted: Mar 31, 2017, 6:40 PM

Chris Collura replied to Erik Burns's comment.

I upgraded both my old desktop and Sony Vaio laptop with an SSD and was amazed by both the speed increase and reduced power consumption.

I'm the laptop I have an Intel 240 gig drive (back in 2014 for $200, they're MUCH cheaper now).

For my desktop I also have a Samsung 240 gig drive (upgraded that few months ago for $65). For that, all programs and the OS (Windows 7 pro) resides on that drive, as well as any temp or work / scratch directories - Such as those used by Adobe Premier or such. Ofcourse all the data is on regular WD drives totalling 6 tb.

For backups I have TWO WD my book drives at 5 tb each. Redundancy - redundancy - redundancy! !!!

Posted: Mar 31, 2017, 6:11 PM

Chris Collura replied to Skip Talbot's comment.

Have that stupid mechanic ride with you to a place where your 150 miles away from any civilization ... wait for it to quit - THEN have them do the diagnosis :(

Posted: Mar 31, 2017, 1:27 PM

Chris Collura replied to a comment.

Posted: Mar 31, 2017, 12:31 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jonathan Thompson's post.

Group: RadarScope Users Group

Pileus cloud.

Posted: Mar 31, 2017, 12:30 PM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Kiesling's comment.

Thanks, Doug. Not that anyone wants to see it, but it's evidence according to such an accident.

Posted: Mar 31, 2017, 12:29 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


For storm chasing, the week of March 28 was certainly an "electric week"!March 28, 2017 Stamford Texas tornado behind power substation.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Mar 31, 2017, 12:29 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Beautiful LP supercell storm near De Kalb in NE Texas on March 29, 2017.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Mar 31, 2017, 12:29 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Other chase vehicle (hoping it wasnt the one involved in the Spur 3 chaser accident?) passing at high rate of speed west of Paducah, Texas on March 28, 2017.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Mar 30, 2017, 6:26 PM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Kiesling's comment.

I wonder if they had a dash cam with memory card also recording (I assume not)?

If so there's no sense or respect releasing such a video. So sad.

Posted: Mar 30, 2017, 2:24 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dana Kavner Sibley's photo.



Posted: Mar 30, 2017, 10:02 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jeffrey Lâm Hùng's post.

This was on Mythbusters few years back. It was a large model airplane.

Posted: Mar 30, 2017, 9:58 AM

Chris Collura commented on his own video.



Posted: Mar 30, 2017, 9:48 AM


Back in Florida safely after week long chase I central USA with both a hail claim on the rental vehicle and moderate turbulence flying back over that same jet stream trough!

Posted: Mar 30, 2017, 9:23 AM

Chris Collura commented on Roger Hill's post.

Excellent post. Rushing may work UNTIL you kill yourself and / or other people. Not worth it. Regardless of how painful missing an event is!

If you miss it, they're will be more. You die, there is NO MORE :(

Posted: Mar 29, 2017, 10:47 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jeffrey Lâm Hùng's post.

Very Asian!

Posted: Mar 29, 2017, 10:31 PM


This "appetizer" chase trip from March 23rd through the 30th is just about completed with some severe storms (including this low topped LP supercell) observed in the Arklatex area on the 29th.Always keep our fallen comrades in our hearts regardless. I almost wanted to not chase today, but I did. That's what those 3 (Corbin , Kelly and Randy) would have done and wanted. Good night and God bless.

Posted: Mar 29, 2017, 1:14 PM

Chris Collura replied to Scott Weberpal's comment.

Maybe it's different on a mobile version of the site. I found another site with the exact same paragraphs on it and it all loaded.

Posted: Mar 29, 2017, 1:07 PM

Chris Collura commented on Caleb Elliott's post.

Posted: Mar 29, 2017, 11:13 AM

Chris Collura is feeling pissed.

CNN's site is just plain STUPID period. Reading details on the accident yesterday and scroll down to the details and there's a "read more" button.

I click it - Nothing happens. Why have it there if it doesn't work?

Oh then I scroll down and there's details on PAYING for a subscription to get the button working ... We got 3 people dead guys!!!!

Posted: Mar 29, 2017, 10:58 AM

Chris Collura commented on Colt Forney's photo.

Nice ... Amazing as this was in a cluster of supercells at the "tail end Charley" area. Interesting seeing the tornado on the NE portion of the cluster of supercells.

Posted: Mar 29, 2017, 10:48 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Currently sitting Texarkana for lunch looking over data for today's severe weather setup points north and eastward later on. I don't like chasing in this area but I'm here until I fly back to FL tomorrow morning so I'll chase. Sticking towards the southern portions of the hatched tornado area. Well see what happens later. Still sad over yesterday's tragic accident that claimed the lives of 3 storm chasers.

Posted: Mar 29, 2017, 12:03 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Yeah, not that Doug Kiesling. We're losing great chasers like flies lately and it's sad to be reminded of it.

Posted: Mar 28, 2017, 11:50 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tony Mesias's post.

I don't even wanna see the video.

Posted: Mar 28, 2017, 11:49 PM


Tuesday March 28 was a chase day with frustration and excitement as I was able to work my way from the failed target area near Matador (Texas) southward to Haskell County for a beautiful stovepipe tornado!That aside, what caused MOST of today's frustration was hearing that storm chasers were killed in their line of work (due to a car accident). I've never intercepted a tornado while both laughing and crying at the same time. God bless those who lost their lives. Good night.

Posted: Mar 28, 2017, 4:12 PM


By Stamford, Texas!

Posted: Mar 28, 2017, 2:21 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

I'm ok ... Headed south out of Peducah on 83. Anyone know who's involved in that accident?

Praying as well....

Posted: Mar 28, 2017, 9:58 AM

Chris Collura commented on Cheryl Schumacher Chang's post.

Me too :)

In Vernon, Texas having lunch!

Posted: Mar 28, 2017, 6:51 AM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

Nice ... Sitting here now in Wichita Falls. Maybe see you out in the field later!

Posted: Mar 27, 2017, 8:55 PM

Chris Collura replied to Patrice Mindock's comment.

Always black coffee for me on chases. Not that decaf crap either!

Posted: Mar 27, 2017, 8:30 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Awrsome. That was hurricane "Hermine" in early Sept 2016.

Posted: Mar 27, 2017, 6:13 PM

Chris Collura commented on Kathryn Piotrowski's photo.

Hope to see you and Jeff Piotrowski out there!

Tomorrow (Tuesday) should be interesting.

Posted: Mar 27, 2017, 5:50 PM

Chris Collura commented on Joy Kelley's post.

Posted: Mar 27, 2017, 12:05 PM


You know the tornado "drill" :)

Posted: Mar 27, 2017, 10:24 AM

Chris Collura commented on Trey Neal's post.

Group: RadarScope Users Group

And the "insurance will flow" :)

Posted: Mar 27, 2017, 10:23 AM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Mar 27, 2017, 10:22 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

At Dallas airport bringing first rental car back and getting another for next 3 days until Thursday. Tomorrow and Wednesday are active severe weather days. Opened a minor claim on first vehicle for minor hail dings. Yes, they "noticed" :/

Posted: Mar 26, 2017, 5:36 PM


Wow factor!Place: Kullihoma (34.796883019838, -96.457275875676) Address: 13078 CR 3680, Allen, Oklahoma 74825

Posted: Mar 26, 2017, 5:22 PM


East of Ada, Oklahoma!

Posted: Mar 26, 2017, 4:37 PM


NW of Ada, Oklahoma.

Posted: Mar 26, 2017, 3:34 PM


Wall cloud / funnel!Place: City of Pauls Valley (34.7402, -97.22181) Address: Pauls Valley, Oklahoma 73075

Posted: Mar 26, 2017, 3:21 PM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Kiesling's comment.

Quarter sized

Posted: Mar 26, 2017, 3:18 PM


Explosive supercell development!

Posted: Mar 26, 2017, 2:56 PM


Safe to say there's some hail in there!

Posted: Mar 26, 2017, 2:09 PM

Chris Collura replied to Angie Norris's comment.

Posted: Mar 26, 2017, 2:00 PM

Chris Collura commented on Angie Norris's post.

Posted: Mar 26, 2017, 1:56 PM


Currently just west of Davis, OK with cumulus turkey towers struggling against weakening cap. Won't be too long now.

Posted: Mar 26, 2017, 11:08 AM


Sky over Chickasha, Oklahoma. This is the pre-storm elevated convection from upper wave lead impulse. Small hail falling to pea sized. A sign of things to come later.

Posted: Mar 26, 2017, 10:00 AM


God bless everyone chasing today and keep these fallen chasers in our hearts.

Posted: Mar 26, 2017, 6:18 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Sitting in Oklahoma City now and doing lazy forecasting. Not much of a rush to hit the road so a late checkout is great. Looks like a pretty interesting dryline play today (IF tornadoes form they should be very photogenic) ... Just gotta watch out for the hail :)

I was SUPPOSED to head back to Florida on Monday (27th) but after seeing Tuesday (and even Wednesday's) outlooks I'm like "noh, that would be just plain dumb" ... So I changed my return to Thursday morning (March 30th)! Gotta love SW Airlines and there "no change fees".

Posted: Mar 25, 2017, 4:19 PM

Chris Collura commented on Randy Dean Hicks's post.

Hey guys ... I'm out here as well since Thursday (Dallas to Amarillo), then sorta bust on Friday way eastern TX even near Shreveport, LA ... Today (Saturday) is down day after spending night in Denton and now in OKC for tomorrow (Sunday). Yes a lot of driving and it's so tiring (until a storm Jacks up the adrenaline)!

Remember that: "you can't win if you don't play"

Posted: Mar 25, 2017, 10:15 AM


Heading up to Oklahoma City area to get into position for tomorrow's setup.But first I'll stop and get some ribs off I-35!Place: RibCrib BBQ (36.1386, -95.93999)

Posted: Mar 24, 2017, 9:17 PM

Chris Collura replied to Bill Hark's comment.

Dallas is so much like Chicago with the traffic. Earlier today it took longer to go from Denton to Mc Kinney (15 miles) then Wichita Falls to Denton! My 2010 Delorme doesn't even show the sprawl there!

Posted: Mar 24, 2017, 8:13 PM


Chaser advice ... STAY the F'CK OUT of Dallas!!!!They close the interstates at night and you sit for an hour with a rolling roadblock on 35 E :(

Posted: Mar 24, 2017, 5:23 PM

Chris Collura replied to Lori Ferguson's comment.

Doubt it. Moisture is a major issue in this setup. Hopefully this will recover by Sunday.

Posted: Mar 24, 2017, 4:58 PM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Kiesling's comment.

Yeah, Doug Kiesling I saw that. No SPC outlook either.

Posted: Mar 24, 2017, 4:50 PM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Kiesling's comment.

Ofcourse. Usually I do THIS and I get MORE than expected!

Posted: Mar 24, 2017, 4:43 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tony Laubach's post.

Glad you DIDN'T CHASE :-/

Posted: Mar 24, 2017, 4:28 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Near far eastern TX / western LA border. Not even sure if this will be an "after dark event" (doubt it). I guess this is the first bust for me in 2017 :/

Posted: Mar 24, 2017, 3:56 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tony Mesias's post.

Posted: Mar 23, 2017, 5:09 PM


Supercell storm just west of Amarillo, TX :)Place: Cadillac Ranch. Amarilo Tx (35.20962447, -102.19339583) Address: Wildorado, Texas

Posted: Mar 23, 2017, 4:06 PM


Closing in :)Busy next few hours!

Posted: Mar 23, 2017, 2:14 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jack Corso's comment.

Thanks Jack Corso for verifying that :)

Posted: Mar 23, 2017, 11:57 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Headed WNW out on Highway 287 to TX panhandle (hopefully for sunset LP storms).

I saw tornado warned storm in Florida ... Humm. Painful. Hopefully make that up in next few days.

Posted: Mar 22, 2017, 7:30 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.

Hahaha ... I remember this cardboard box where I'd keep my backup drives. If they were in that (f'cking) box for more than a week ... You get a fatal read error and the drive was toast.

Even removing the HDD and putting an IDE (or Sata) adapter on it ... you hear "clik! clik! clik!" (...of death)!

That box (seemingly just cardboard) made great "kindling" for my BBQ.

No other box after that ERASED and BROKE HDDs. Seemed like that box was possessed (?)

Posted: Mar 22, 2017, 11:07 AM

Chris Collura commented on Theodore Teddy Garcia's post.

Posted: Mar 22, 2017, 11:05 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

How do you totally DESTROY costly camera gear?

Not use it ... It would be guaranteed NOT to work when you power it up for chase season.

Oh ... Remember not to leave it on either :-P

Posted: Mar 22, 2017, 8:09 AM

Chris Collura replied to a comment.

Posted: Mar 22, 2017, 7:45 AM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Stertz's photo.

I'll be playing I35 and west of there from Denton through OKC there.

Posted: Mar 22, 2017, 7:02 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

First "spot chase" for 2017 in Central USA booked to Dallas, TX. Rush to Thursday's iffy setup, then early part of Friday's squall line, with the main attraction being Sunday. Back to Florida late Monday (the 27th).

Posted: Mar 21, 2017, 6:53 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.



Posted: Mar 21, 2017, 6:15 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Just 2 mile wide tornadoes (instead of 'just' one mile) in central USA from the shear.

Asia Pacific is place to be for tropical cyclones (lately).

Posted: Mar 21, 2017, 12:05 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jason Foster's post.

And many "indicators" are pointing to a shit hurricane season (yes, again).

Posted: Mar 20, 2017, 12:05 PM

Chris Collura commented on David Gold's photo.

She looks like the overweight Cuban women in Miami that hates white guys.

Posted: Mar 20, 2017, 6:53 AM

Chris Collura commented on Caleb Elliott's post.

Posted: Mar 20, 2017, 6:52 AM

Chris Collura commented on Blue Apron's link.

This is click bait and even costed me a friendship for being "baited" with free food by him to sign up. Total waste of time (and my patience). This is a scam just like those record clubs back in the 80s.

Posted: Mar 20, 2017, 6:50 AM

Chris Collura commented on David Gold's photo.

Why do I ALWAYS get a rude overweight person next to me? You know the kind of person who yells at you every time my elbow bumps a skin fold?

Posted: Mar 20, 2017, 6:48 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jeremy Misenhelter's post.

Parents had this when I was a kid. You can find these in antique thrift shops if you look around.

Posted: Mar 19, 2017, 8:44 AM

Chris Collura replied to TJ Kleckner's comment.

Hahaha, TJ ... Storms initiate east of Los Angeles and mature in the central USA with upscale growth to an East coast derecho?

Posted: Mar 19, 2017, 8:41 AM

Chris Collura commented on Meteorologist Tony Laubach's photo.

Thanks Tony Laubach. I saw that same post earlier and I was like "what is this?" since I already knew the REAL shape and dimensions of the "possibilities" nearing Friday's possible SVR weather. At this point, we don't even know if this will be a squall line or supercells, let alone in the trees or chase able terrain yet. And probably won't until it shows on SPC day 2 or 3 to similar extent.

I laughed at that area depicted and just ignored it. I'm happy you elaborated on this issue (yes it's an issue) on the uneducated and mis-representation of such events. The hype alone is shameful as well.

Basically a Facebook (or 21st century social media) version of tabloids and propaganda?

Posted: Mar 19, 2017, 8:31 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jeffrey Lâm Hùng's post.

This works good on paper but you will need a "clear zone" and ILS system in an omni directional pattern to account for approach winds as well as landing patterns. Noise abatement and class B airspace would also be radically different. Finally, pilots will be challenged with landing and taking off in a banked turn, requiring extensive training and upgrades to avionics.

Posted: Mar 19, 2017, 6:17 AM

Chris Collura commented on Petunia Bedunia's post.

Yes .. but maybe with MORE respect than the CEO..The janitor usually isn't some rich prick looking down on people.

Posted: Mar 18, 2017, 3:16 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Mar 18, 2017, 2:40 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Skydive (March 18, 2017) at Clewiston, FL with @[551728114:2048:Sunny Fly] and @[100000013683706:2048:Vinh X Nguyen]! Blue skies to all!

Posted: Mar 18, 2017, 2:40 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Skydive (March 18, 2017) at Clewiston, FL with @[551728114:2048:Sunny Fly] and @[100000013683706:2048:Vinh X Nguyen]! Creeping above and getting the shots!

Posted: Mar 18, 2017, 2:40 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Skydive (March 18, 2017) at Clewiston, FL with @[551728114:2048:Sunny Fly] and @[100000013683706:2048:Vinh X Nguyen]! Made it!

Posted: Mar 18, 2017, 2:40 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Skydive (March 18, 2017) at Clewiston, FL with @[100000013683706:2048:Vinh X Nguyen]. Hold on!

Posted: Mar 18, 2017, 2:40 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Skydive (March 18, 2017) at Clewiston, FL with @[100000013683706:2048:Vinh X Nguyen]. Sit fly exit attempt.

Posted: Mar 18, 2017, 2:40 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Skydive (March 18, 2017) at Clewiston, FL with @[100000013683706:2048:Vinh X Nguyen].

Posted: Mar 17, 2017, 2:10 PM

https://youtu.be/zg6epfr73vA

Posted: Mar 17, 2017, 10:37 AM

Chris Collura replied to Brian Nelson's comment.



Posted: Mar 17, 2017, 10:33 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dixon Tyler's post.



Posted: Mar 17, 2017, 10:28 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jeffrey Lâm Hùng's post.

Posted: Mar 16, 2017, 4:31 PM

Chris Collura commented on Stephen Hatzistefandis's post.

Posted: Mar 16, 2017, 4:29 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Mar 16, 2017, 2:09 PM


Less restrictive cold air intake (K&N type filter) done on Jeep. This should add 2 to 3 MPG and you could feel a gain in power and response right off the bat.

Posted: Mar 16, 2017, 10:15 AM

Chris Collura commented on Lindsey Fowler's post.

Long time ago. Old nooze :/

Posted: Mar 16, 2017, 10:03 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Yeah George Kourounis. You're probably right. Seeing how these cultures can live suck long lives.

Posted: Mar 16, 2017, 9:46 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's post.

Wow. Amazing foods there. But I'll stick to Hooters wings and Chinese buffet.

Posted: Mar 16, 2017, 7:36 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's post.

It's also amazing that these 100+ year olds are in remarkedly good health too. Here in the USA most people in their 90s have lived a long life, but the quality of health at that age is full of dementia, disability, etc.

The food and "simple way" of life there, and focusing more on necessities and no worries about cell phones or traffic jams helps too.

Also these cultures are not a hating group of people, but a highly religious, slow to anger, and "live the right way".

The Buddhist religion is amazing and a very healthy practice (where the mind is more important than your physical body). Plus it's a peace driven religion.

Posted: Mar 15, 2017, 10:41 AM

Chris Collura commented on Theodore Teddy Garcia's post.

Posted: Mar 15, 2017, 7:42 AM

Chris Collura commented on Lori Ferguson's photo.



Posted: Mar 14, 2017, 1:53 PM

Chris Collura replied to Greg Travers's comment.

I heard this was offshore of South palm beach at about 12:40 AM. Clearly not rain wrapped and lightning illuminated. Marine supercell probably.

Posted: Mar 14, 2017, 1:51 PM

Chris Collura commented on Lori Ferguson's photo.



Posted: Mar 14, 2017, 1:47 PM

Chris Collura commented on John Thomas Moon III's post.

It seems Iike he was a great man and lived a good life. I feel for your loss...

My grandfather also made me the man I am when my father couldn't. I probably wouldn't even be here if it wasn't for him.

I am a storm chaser 100% because of his influence. God bless. Grandparents are some of the most awesome people.

Posted: Mar 14, 2017, 7:58 AM

Chris Collura replied to Allen Chase's comment.

Posted: Mar 14, 2017, 7:56 AM

Chris Collura commented on Mark Overbeck's post.

Posted: Mar 13, 2017, 10:38 PM


Tornado warned storm passing Pompano Beach, Florida... Most likely rain wrapped.

Posted: Mar 13, 2017, 6:40 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tony Mesias's post.



Posted: Mar 13, 2017, 12:31 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.



Posted: Mar 13, 2017, 10:00 AM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.

I respect that, Karla Dorman. And I'm so sorry you had to go through that.

Us storm chasers, or at least MOST of us, don't ever EVER want to see a town or single person get hit. It's a nightmare and the saddest things you can see. I never think of my property and family the same way again (after realizing how easy you can lose it).

The worst experience was Yazoo City in 2010 and stopping to help after an EF4 passed through. Then the next day I was back on a plane and in Florida having lunch. I felt aweful, like if I stole something.

Posted: Mar 13, 2017, 9:48 AM

https://youtu.be/zIhaIW47P7U

Posted: Mar 13, 2017, 6:47 AM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Mar 12, 2017, 7:45 PM

Chris Collura replied to Karla Dorman's comment.

Exactly. These f'cking scammers.

All about greed and money...

Posted: Mar 12, 2017, 7:08 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own photo.

F'cked up friendships cuz of these f'cking A holes. I swear. If I CATCH one of these fraudsters I'll put them in an industrial meat grindr BALLS FIRST.

Posted: Mar 12, 2017, 1:06 PM


I am absolutely FED UP with links claiming "get a free product" from anyone (at first assuming it's a gift) so they can get free perks and if I'm dumb enough to sign up I have to "committ" to a long term contract!I had that BS a year ago with free movies that turned out to be bogus, and more recently someone saying I got (up to $70) free food with something like "Blue Apron". Yet when I catch the deal as spam and inform the person it's fake, they take it personally! Money and friendships, ESPECIALLY on Facebook, does NOT mix. Wake up and realize that nothing is for free and that there's a fine print for a reason! No free food and no free movies - There just isn't any!Anyone remember those music clubs in the 80s? You know, where you buy a cassette or 8 track for a penny or dollar, then you're locked into a $50+ a month "club" for at least a year? Don't get scrooged (or unintentionally un-friended) - Think!

Posted: Mar 11, 2017, 2:20 PM

Chris Collura commented on Kristen M Warren's post.

Posted: Mar 11, 2017, 11:34 AM


Dust devil ... Western Palm Beach, FL :)Place: US 27 (26.614059179865, -80.711628598296)

Posted: Mar 11, 2017, 10:33 AM

Chris Collura commented on Theodore Teddy Garcia's post.

Posted: Mar 11, 2017, 10:31 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's photo.

That is so awesome. Enjoy life !!!

Posted: Mar 10, 2017, 11:30 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jeffrey Lâm Hùng's post.

Posted: Mar 9, 2017, 9:12 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Yeah Dave Lewison, but that was what SDS, an over possessive g/f, and obsession did ... so I said screw it, went, and picked up the pieces afterwards.

Posted: Mar 9, 2017, 6:13 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

Chasing hurricane Irene in south Florida in October 1999. 85 MPH storm with 13 deaths. No warning put up so work and school (college) was still on. I chased it, skipped class and called in sick.

Written up (subsequently fired), got a load of crap from my family, g/f also fed up with my "skirking" or responsibilities, and had to drop my class (missed test that day and couldn't make it up), retaking the semester delaying my graduation for bachelor's to June 2000 instead of December 1999. Had a warning been put up like it should have ... work and school would have been cancelled.

A mess? Hell yeah! Was it worth it? It's a storm so Hell yeah too.

Posted: Mar 7, 2017, 5:33 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jeffrey Lâm Hùng's post.

Posted: Mar 7, 2017, 5:27 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own photo.



Posted: Mar 7, 2017, 5:19 PM

Chris Collura commented on Randy Dean Hicks's photo.

Two "passions" here (chasing and restoring). It's OK to balance the 2 somewhat.

Posted: Mar 7, 2017, 4:52 PM


Interesting ... But it would be kinda funny seeing the reaction when someone hangs their clothes on this and activates the fire sprinkler system!

Posted: Mar 7, 2017, 11:43 AM

Chris Collura commented on Derek Sibley's post.

And probably no VIP rides on any NOAA nor USAF 53rd WRS flights either :-(

Posted: Mar 7, 2017, 10:25 AM

Chris Collura commented on Thad Bowling's post.

I love Tim Hortons more than Dunkin Donuts here is the states. A must on any visit to Canada / Toronto.

Posted: Mar 7, 2017, 9:50 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.



Posted: Mar 7, 2017, 9:47 AM

Chris Collura commented on Thad Bowling's post.

Had great lunch there with George Kourounis ... Gotta love Canadian donuts!

Posted: Mar 7, 2017, 8:10 AM

Chris Collura commented on Weird History's link.



Posted: Mar 7, 2017, 8:07 AM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's photo.

That's (unfortunately) right. The worst side is the forward LEFT quadrant in the southern hemisphere (storms rotate clockwise there)!

Posted: Mar 7, 2017, 8:05 AM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's photo.



Posted: Mar 7, 2017, 8:01 AM

Chris Collura commented on Stephen Sponsler's post.

In my high school and college years (80s and 90s) Sebastian Inlet ... Outside of Reef Road (farther south in WPB) was like "the place" for surfing and body boarding. I never knew that place got changed so the break (which was world famous) is ruined. Sad.

Posted: Mar 7, 2017, 7:58 AM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's photo.

A daytime landfall too. Wish you were there.

Posted: Mar 7, 2017, 7:57 AM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's photo.

Wow ... impressive, Josh Morgerman! Keep up the great work at compiling / sharing information like this around the world.

Posted: Mar 7, 2017, 7:54 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Group: RadarScope Users Group

That was a stock picture fromTexas panhandle in 2005. Just showing what a shelf cloud looks like ... last night pictures would be difficult after dark.

Posted: Mar 6, 2017, 9:28 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tucker White's post.



Posted: Mar 6, 2017, 9:19 PM

Chris Collura commented on Supply Drop's video.

Collapsing bubble and flash of light = Sonoluminescence!

Posted: Mar 6, 2017, 9:17 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's photo.

Positive lightning!

Posted: Mar 6, 2017, 8:47 PM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's post.

Group: Global Storm Chasers Content Protection Group

Chris ColluraFort Lauderdale, Florida (USA)Commenced: 1987www.sky-chaser.comwww.sky-chaser.com/cinfo.htmwww.youtube.com/cdcollura

Posted: Mar 6, 2017, 6:51 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Posted: Mar 6, 2017, 6:47 PM

Chris Collura commented on Willoughby Owen's post.

Posted: Mar 6, 2017, 6:44 PM

Chris Collura commented on Evan Bookbinder's post.

Posted: Mar 6, 2017, 3:53 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jack Corso's comment.

All those spring break / generation-Y drunk teens ... mommie and daddy will spoil them with their hyper gouged air fare!

Posted: Mar 6, 2017, 11:46 AM

Chris Collura replied to Ric Burney's comment.

Cat Pics ... lol its also "baking season"!

See so many cat pics and "Oh my my cat was puking all day and I'm waiting on the 'vets prognosis'..."

I'm waiting for the SPC 20z ... HAH!!!!

Posted: Mar 6, 2017, 11:44 AM

Chris Collura commented on Skip Talbot's photo.

Since I'm not out there ... yes ... a violent prolific tornadic supercell will be on tap ... However looking at latest HRRR ... I just see a fast moving squall line :(

Posted: Mar 6, 2017, 9:53 AM

Chris Collura commented on Margie Kieper's photo.



Posted: Mar 6, 2017, 9:41 AM

Chris Collura replied to Tarmo Tanilsoo's comment.

Driving cheaper than flying with gas $2 a gallon here in rural USA.

Posted: Mar 6, 2017, 9:29 AM

Chris Collura replied to Larry Valdez's comment.

Yeah would be awesome. But back in 2005 we had a ride along (my neighbor) in our group and he freaked out (over a harmless low cloud) then we had to send him back early and he cut my friendship and told everyone back in Florida we "threatened his life". No one rides along without a crash course in storm structure or previous knowledge of severe weather meteorology. The guy who freaked out did so because his over possessive wife thought him helping her clean the house was far more important than me spending time with him to train him on what's the difference between a funnel cloud and harmless scud (in the shape of such). But thanks to his wife ... I got the worst end of the stick for taking him anyway.

Posted: Mar 6, 2017, 9:24 AM

Chris Collura replied to Terrence Ly's comment.

What burns my ass is how the short 1 hour flights (usually on a small regional jet, or even a prop) cost more than an "exotic island getaway for two" :(

Posted: Mar 6, 2017, 8:45 AM

Chris Collura replied to Justin Flickinger's comment.

Coincides with $1k plus airfares ... Yeah a lot of people over booking flights (to get all those avocados) :-/

Posted: Mar 6, 2017, 8:19 AM

Chris Collura replied to Terrence Ly's comment.

Crazy stuff ... Just showing how travel in the USA (no meal, jammed in metal tube 8 miles above the ground with farts and screaming babies in a middle seat in the back next to rest rooms, on an overbooked flight where you get a cup instead of a can for a watered down drink, and most of the ppl disabled pre-boards) going to a non exotic city can cost more than a trip around the world - Literally!

Posted: Mar 6, 2017, 7:34 AM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

Air travel is horrendously high this time of year cuz of spring break anyways.

Trees, race chasing, spring break ... oh my...

Posted: Mar 6, 2017, 7:32 AM

Chris Collura replied to Stephen Hatzistefandis's comment.

Yeah ... Typhoon season. I have some folks on the west coast that hood deals chasing those.

Funny I was going from Chicago to Raleigh NC for hurricane Arthur in 2014 and those chasers in LA chased a typhoon in Taiwan that same week ... Both r/t tickets were like $700. Just my flight was like 1/15th as long :-/

Posted: Mar 6, 2017, 7:23 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's photo.

That's something that just would PISS me the heck off!

Dealing with morons like that making it harder for people after them and costing frustration and money.

Posted: Mar 6, 2017, 7:20 AM


While contemplating storm chasing some of these early setups ... Once again ... The high cost of airline travel (during Spring Break) might make this a little difficult!This picture I attached shows what it costs to go from Florida to the "not so exotic" destination like Kansas City from say March 10th to the 14th, just for fun, on SW (as well as many other carriers similar) in the left image --Ouch!But take a look at the right image ... YES, Florida to Tokyo (Japan) for the SAME days - literally to fly to the other side of the planet - Is nearly $300 CHEAPER than to some small midwestern city in the central USA (!?!)

Posted: Mar 5, 2017, 3:33 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Stertz's photo.

The next week (11 to 12) setup I can do!

Posted: Mar 5, 2017, 3:31 PM

Chris Collura commented on Chris Novy's post.

Arbor Day or Jorge of the Jungle ?

Posted: Mar 5, 2017, 3:29 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

That just burns me up!

It may be only 50 cents or a couple of dollars ... But I often walk them to the shelf and show them the discounted price!

There's places here in south Florida where you can be sued for a "pricing error"!

Even worse is when someone puts the wrong item on a shelf. Like a $200 jacket on a clearance rack for $25 ... Always match the SKU or UPC (before complaining the "price ain't right") to avoid making a fool out of yourself too.

Posted: Mar 5, 2017, 2:31 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Hahaha, Kelly English Ramseyer!!!

Posted: Mar 5, 2017, 10:35 AM

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



Posted: Mar 5, 2017, 9:19 AM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Kiesling's comment.



Posted: Mar 4, 2017, 7:09 AM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

I was told when you have a dream about (or see) a lot of shit ... A cash payout is coming your way!

Posted: Mar 4, 2017, 7:06 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's photo.



Posted: Mar 4, 2017, 6:54 AM

Chris Collura replied to Tim Vasquez's comment.

You're welcome. And nice little post from Tim Marshall too.

Posted: Mar 3, 2017, 8:21 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Yeah Alicia Speer-Short, plus the hassles my insurance gave me, that required legal action on my side, all the while me gear was probably in a pawn shop and the funds up there noses long before that.

Back in June hearing WilloughbyOwen's story about his gear and belongings stolen in California gave me flashbacks (but they too got caught and some of his gear was returned). But his chase footage was replaced by dog pictures (the animal dog as well as gang "dogs").

Not fair.

That's why ppl like that are given soap in prison to drop. Lol

Posted: Mar 3, 2017, 6:47 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's photo.

I heard a xenon arc lamp is basically a bomb.

Posted: Mar 3, 2017, 6:44 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

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

Posted: Mar 3, 2017, 10:31 AM

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

Tell that punk not to drop the soap when he takes a shower in prison (or at least cover his ass if he does)!

Posted: Mar 2, 2017, 6:57 PM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Kiesling's comment.

Posted: Mar 2, 2017, 4:01 PM

Chris Collura commented on Josh Duncan's post.

Group: RadarScope Users Group

Like me ... If you're a storm chaser AND you can't be there -- You'll play it down. Always.

Posted: Mar 2, 2017, 8:06 AM

Chris Collura commented on Skip Talbot's post.

Posted: Mar 2, 2017, 8:06 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jason Foster's post.



Posted: Mar 2, 2017, 6:04 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jim Reed's photo.



Posted: Mar 1, 2017, 9:56 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jim Reed's photo.

Looks like route 183?

Posted: Mar 1, 2017, 9:56 PM

Chris Collura replied to Matt Rhodes's comment.

Looks like 183

Posted: Mar 1, 2017, 3:21 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Thanks, Skip Talbot. Again awesome job yesterday! Yeah this is north of Milwaukee :-)

Posted: Mar 1, 2017, 2:40 PM

Chris Collura replied to Chris Novy's comment.

Yeah but I don't smoke. The resr of my family does and they won't vape nor change ... And it's killing everyone.

Posted: Mar 1, 2017, 2:24 PM

Chris Collura commented on Skip Talbot's photo.



Posted: Mar 1, 2017, 11:29 AM


Smoking is by far the most revolting and disgusting habit around (outside of doing illegal drugs)...1). Killed my best friend in 2007.2). Killed my mother in 2013.3). No one is comfortable visiting me at my dad's place (because of the "residual" smell)!4). I have permanent allergies growing up in a smoke filled house.I hope smokers kick their habits and LIVE! Clean air for you, me, and our kids.

Posted: Mar 1, 2017, 11:12 AM

Chris Collura commented on Stephen Hatzistefandis's post.

Posted: Mar 1, 2017, 10:40 AM

Chris Collura replied to Kathryn Piotrowski's comment.

Posted: Mar 1, 2017, 10:38 AM

Chris Collura commented on Charles Edwards's post.

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