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Posts And Comments For April 2017

Posted: Apr 30, 2017, 5:20 PM

Chris Collura replied to Terrence Ly's comment.

Hahaha. Crazy weather here. Violent tornadoes then epic flood of biblical proportions.

Posted: Apr 30, 2017, 3:25 PM

Chris Collura replied to Daniel Shaw's comment.

Posted: Apr 30, 2017, 1:58 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.

Thanks ... It was a difficult forecast to say the least. Definitely one of the most rewarding chases. Hard work, 2 days or boredom, then 2 minutes of sheer terror!

Posted: Apr 30, 2017, 10:16 AM


Flooding becoming a big problem across the central USA and Midwest. Numerous places still in rising flood waters.Place: Arkansas (34.8, -92.2)

Posted: Apr 30, 2017, 9:39 AM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

I was waiting for something like that. .. hammer time!

Posted: Apr 30, 2017, 3:41 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Just did (yawn!) an early morning interview with CNN discussing yesterday's tornadoes in Texas I was on. Got one more to do with HLN then back to sleep.

Posted: Apr 30, 2017, 12:24 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Wedge tornado crossing Highway 19 south of Canton, Texas late (around 6:15 PM CDT) on April 29, 2017. Incredible motion!Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 30, 2017, 12:24 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Violent wedge tornado east of Canton, Texas late (around 6:30 PM CDT) on April 29, 2017.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 30, 2017, 12:24 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Violent wedge tornado south of Canton, Texas late (around 6:20 PM CDT) on April 29, 2017.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 30, 2017, 12:24 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Intensifying tornado affecting high tension powerlines south of Canton, Texas late (around 6:15 PM CDT) on April 29, 2017.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 30, 2017, 12:24 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Rain wrapping of first tornado near Eustace, Texas at roughly 6 PM. April 29, 2017.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 30, 2017, 12:24 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Developing wedge tornado crossing Highway 19 south of Canton, Texas late (around 6:15 PM CDT) on April 29, 2017.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 30, 2017, 12:19 AM


This was the scene to the south of Canton, Texas during the evening of April 29, 2017 ... Massive and violent wedge tornado tearing across the landscape. Unfortunately damage, injuries, and deaths occurred with this tornado. Be aware that all it takes is a supercell storm to form under the right parameters to become more violent than expected! Always have a tornado plan.

Posted: Apr 29, 2017, 9:13 PM

Chris Collura commented on Caryn Hill's post.

Posted: Apr 29, 2017, 8:53 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Witnesses "tornado fog" today prior to violent tornado genesis south of Canton, Texas.

Basically dead calm, moist, and warm conditions inside the "bears cage". Then this eerie layer of fog forms close to the ground, suddenly appearing (and my ears feel the pressure).

Never seen that before. Must be the dramatic drop in pressure as the tornado cyclone moves overhead. We learn more and more with each chase.

Posted: Apr 29, 2017, 8:41 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jesse Raleigh's post.

Halloween (I hope)

Posted: Apr 29, 2017, 8:22 PM

Chris Collura replied to Phil Polito's comment.

I cringed thinking anyone inside that wedge would have experienced. This was ground / chest shaking and ears popping type of tornado insanity.

Posted: Apr 29, 2017, 8:19 PM

Chris Collura replied to Tony Mesias's comment.

Yeah that's an example of how stuff balances out. What was insane was the air "feeding" into that system ... 5000+ CAPE, ESE winds, temps mid 80s (with dewpoint in mid 70s = palm trees, tall drinks, Miami, and paper umbrellas in the drinks come to mind)!

I saw the "bird fart" cells firing south of me when near Texarkana, so I went for it. Seeing energy like that come together was quite an experience.

Posted: Apr 29, 2017, 7:36 PM

Chris Collura replied to Bill Hark's comment.

Wow .. Sad to see this tornado hit stuff, with loss of life :(

Posted: Apr 29, 2017, 7:33 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

Not good. That spoils the mood :(

Posted: Apr 29, 2017, 6:24 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own photo.



Posted: Apr 29, 2017, 6:23 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Apr 29, 2017, 6:12 PM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Kiesling's comment.

Video done!

Posted: Apr 29, 2017, 5:37 PM


Gawd ... WHAT a BEAST that was!

Posted: Apr 29, 2017, 4:46 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's post.

Glad I was there too!

Posted: Apr 29, 2017, 4:24 PM


Wow .. just WOW

Posted: Apr 29, 2017, 3:58 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Large tornado headed towards Canton, Texas. I saw the tornado in the rain 5 minutes ago! People in Canton take cover now!

Posted: Apr 29, 2017, 11:47 AM

Chris Collura commented on Billy Wade's post.

This is aweful. This f'cking Pacific trough did nothing but cause heartaches :(

Posted: Apr 29, 2017, 11:26 AM


The "nose" of that cap over DFW today is like Pinnochio's nose after he lied :(

Posted: Apr 29, 2017, 11:19 AM


Tired of "Long Lines"?"Linear", "Surging Cold Front", "Squall Line", "Capping", etc...Go home and come back out in mid or late May!

Posted: Apr 29, 2017, 10:23 AM


The humor in Oklahoma small towns is so tongue in cheek it's almost illegal :)

Posted: Apr 29, 2017, 10:22 AM

Chris Collura commented on Billy Wade's post.

Thanks God :)

Posted: Apr 29, 2017, 10:06 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Heading east on highway 70 through south Central Oklahoma. Started out with stiff north winds in Lawton, dead calm west of Ardmore, and now in 30 mph+ south winds near Kingston. Hummm, sounds like I drove across the "low" :)

Posted: Apr 28, 2017, 10:23 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Time to sleep. Here in Lawton, OK figuring something would happen after dark but NOT the "next day" :(

Watching a setup that looked good for over a week go to crap cuz of a cap sucks.

Going to bed...

Posted: Apr 28, 2017, 8:50 PM

Chris Collura commented on Kathryn Piotrowski's photo.



Posted: Apr 28, 2017, 7:57 PM

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

Won't even get that :(

Posted: Apr 28, 2017, 5:28 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

Yeah, and I'm glad I didn't bust 400 miles east to the Kentucky / Tennessee target either. Some chasers did that. Ugh.

Posted: Apr 28, 2017, 5:27 PM

Chris Collura replied to Neva Andersen's comment.

JerryPrsha's vehicle

Posted: Apr 28, 2017, 4:10 PM


Cap still holding as we wait for it to hopefully break near Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.Place: McDonald's (34.740663194009, -97.261091242529) Address: 2635 West Grant Ave, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma 73075

Posted: Apr 28, 2017, 2:05 PM

Chris Collura commented on Paul Armani's post.

Great ... Can it break a cap too?

Posted: Apr 28, 2017, 2:03 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Sitting here in Pauls Valley, OK watching cumulus bubbling up to my south and southwest under a nearly unbreakable cap. Not giving up but not encouraged much either.

Posted: Apr 28, 2017, 11:48 AM

Chris Collura replied to Jack Corso's comment.

You're lucky. Already fed up with opening the door and I'm greeted with the sickening smell of old stale cigarettes. I double check the door and it indeed says "Non smoking room", no ashtrays, but someone smoked there. And find a burn mark on the comforter too...

Posted: Apr 28, 2017, 11:42 AM

Chris Collura commented on Karla Dorman's post.

Posted: Apr 28, 2017, 9:34 AM

Chris Collura commented on Charles Edwards's post.

Get that BS all the time. And many I know (not computer savvy) fall for it, unfortunately, and at GREAT COST :-(

Posted: Apr 28, 2017, 7:37 AM

Chris Collura replied to Tim Marshall's comment.

Rediculous. I'm probably gonna take a break from chasing next week.

Posted: Apr 28, 2017, 7:02 AM


Woke up this morning to THIS as per SPC 13z......I'm not sure what happened, and I'm also sure about 200 other chasers near me (the "X") are also wondering what happened.This is why you DON'T HYPE stuff a week in advance. Good luck to anyone near S IL or W Kentucky today with your chain saws. OR ... Maybe the 2% around most of us won't be anything to laugh about later?

Posted: Apr 28, 2017, 5:56 AM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 7:05 PM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's photo.



Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 5:56 PM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's photo.

Damn I wild have joined you guys but I'm south of OKC now.

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 2:12 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.



Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 11:01 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

When I ask for a NON SMOKING room that means smoke FREE!

That doesn't mean a smoking room - Nor a room that was smoked IN (I hope you enjoy your $250 fee)!

It's a disgusting habit that is running our health and comfort, and killing our loved ones. Jeez just QUIT or vape!

Spent over an hour trying to get a non smoking room (or one without a previous chain smoker in it, fine or not)!

Sucks when I arrange for a NON smoking room and the room smells like an ashtray. Smoking should be BANNED from inside altogether.

A few months ago they wanted to charge ME for the fees. It was a non smoking room that the last jackass lit up in. I couldn't sleep because if the allergens, then they wanted to charge me for smoking in there. I refused to pay, to the point they wanted to call the cops! But in the end I didn't owe nothing.

Miss you, mom...

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 10:49 AM


1730z Hasn't changed ... Huge target area. Good luck to those who head out!Place: Taiwan Chinese Restaurant (33.639142027548, -97.133041370885) Address: 1221 N Grand Ave, Gainesville, Texas 76240

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 10:41 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dalton Do's post.

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 8:15 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Looking aouth of a brief LP storm that failed to sustain itself over Haskell County, Texas late in the day on April 20.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 8:15 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Suspicious large funnel (or wall cloud) behind the RFD clear slot (center of photo) viewed from a distance past Durant, Oklahoma. April 21.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 8:15 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


View of supercell storm from past Durant, Oklahoma. April 21.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 8:15 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


The supercell near Bennington, Oklahoma begins to weaken, but not before displaying this "stacked plates" structure on it's southern side. April 21.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 8:15 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


The sky takes on an eerie green color at dusk while passing between two severe hail storms. April 21.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 8:15 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Packed up and leaving south Florida on April 17, passing through Orlando, Florida and planning to spend the night in Gainesville, Florida.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 8:15 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


View of non severe storms in the distance from along I-24 passing through Tennessee en-route to Saint Louis during the afternoon of April 18.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 8:15 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


While stopping at Home Depot in Paris, Texas on April 23, I came across these tornado shelters for sale. And, you get a free cruise (in the Central USA?) if you purchase one!Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 8:15 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


My chase vehicle prepared for hail (grills installed) late in the day on April 19, 2017 near Eagle, Nebraska.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 8:15 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Wall cloud and occlusion of HP supercell storm just east of the Iowa / Nebraska border before the storm weakened. April 19.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 8:15 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


This is the view most storm chasers will have chasing in many parts in Arkansas. Even if there was a large tornado, it would be difficult - and dangerous - trying to see it through these trees! April 26.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 8:15 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


This was to be the most "spectacular" shot of the day, despite a high-end moderate risk issued by the SPC. Here a shelf cloud / gust front approaches a cemetary near Magnolia, Arkansas on April 26.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 8:15 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Convective initiation while meeting with as local farmer on his ranch outside of Gainesville, Texas. April 21.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 8:15 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Wall cloud before occlusion of and HP supercell near Pawnee, Oklahoma and transition to a line segment of severe thunderstorms. The view is WNW. April 25.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 8:15 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Wall cloud associated with an HP supercell storm near Pawnee, Oklahoma. The view is NW. April 25.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 8:15 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Small hail blows into my hotel room southwest of Tulsa, Oklahoma during late evening passage of an MCS on April 25.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 8:15 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Eerie green color of a developing hail core (to the right in this picture) while heading south on SR 18 towards Pawnee, Oklahoma.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 8:15 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Convective initiation underway to my west, looking westward towards a small supercell developing near Stillwater, Oklahoma on April 25.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 8:15 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


April 24 was an off day and was spent re-positioning north to Oklahoma City.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 8:15 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


The low level jet (LLJ) intensifies and produces these laminar cloud formations as air above it is lifted isentropically. The highly sheared cloud "tower" in the background will eventually develop into an elevated supercell north of the stationary front and produce tennis ball sized hail. April 20.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 8:15 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


View of "whales mouth" (backside of shelf cloud) near Magnolia, Arkansas. April 26.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 8:15 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Developing supercell storm (50 miles away) viewed from a farmers ranch north of Gainseville, Texas - Looking northeast. April 21.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 8:15 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Australian chaser Daniel Shaw joins me on the April 21 chase in Texas / Oklahoma during the afternoon.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 27, 2017, 8:15 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


April 23 was another off day, so I decide to do some skydiving at Skydive Spaceland Dallas northeast of McKinney, Texas.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 26, 2017, 10:02 PM

Chris Collura commented on Heidi Farrar's post.

Posted: Apr 26, 2017, 10:00 PM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's photo.

https://youtu.be/eWXRintPmGQ

Posted: Apr 26, 2017, 4:13 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Apr 26, 2017, 4:13 PM

Chris Collura replied to Brad Arnold's comment.

Posted: Apr 26, 2017, 4:11 PM


It's JUST a number and you're occasional "troll" here and there ... Always take weather with a grain of salt :/Place: Hooters (33.467899499452, -94.044087230654) Address: 5101 N State Line Avenue, Texarkana, Texas 75503

Posted: Apr 26, 2017, 2:22 PM

Chris Collura replied to Karla Dorman's comment.

These things are OVER HYPED.

Wait until the "chickens hatch" :)

Posted: Apr 26, 2017, 2:19 PM

Chris Collura replied to Karla Dorman's comment.

Those will probably be "just rain" (you'll be fine, I'll be disappointed)

Posted: Apr 26, 2017, 2:14 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tony Mesias's post.

Posted: Apr 26, 2017, 1:10 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Sitting just west of Camden, Arkansas. What a messy junk fest today turned out to be (rushed down here this morning from Tulsa). Jeez. Anyone who went out today busted hard (along with SPC).

I'm actually eyeing up tomorrow's marginal in NW Oklahoma. Heck that's probably gonna be the best day of this whole week!

Posted: Apr 26, 2017, 11:20 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Losing "hope" in Hope, Arkansas :/

Again ... Surging fronts are to blame. Where's the god damn dryline?

Posted: Apr 25, 2017, 11:30 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Wow moderate risk issued by SPC with 15% hatched tornado possibilities stretching from NE Texas into Louisiana and Arkansas. It's gonna be a busy day - Stay safe out there everyone!

Posted: Apr 25, 2017, 9:17 PM

Chris Collura replied to Thomas Debaillon's comment.

Posted: Apr 25, 2017, 9:14 PM


In the bow echo at hotel outside of Tulsa ... I open the door and the pea to dime sized hail blows into my room!

Posted: Apr 25, 2017, 11:39 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jeffrey Lâm Hùng's post.

Posted: Apr 25, 2017, 11:12 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Chasing today with north Central to northeastern Oklahoma as primary target areas. Enhanced risk out of SPC 1630z!

Posted: Apr 24, 2017, 9:34 AM

Chris Collura commented on Verne Carlson's post.

You're funny...

Posted: Apr 23, 2017, 5:40 PM

Chris Collura commented on Stephen Skelly's post.

Looks like a severe storm or hurricane blew through there ... At least that's what I was thinking when I first saw the picture (less the lady) ;)

Posted: Apr 23, 2017, 5:38 PM

Chris Collura commented on Justin Baker's post.

Posted: Apr 23, 2017, 4:48 PM

Chris Collura replied to Chris Bequeath's comment.

And beer

Posted: Apr 23, 2017, 4:43 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Going down on a "down day" ... Skydiving in Whitwright, Texas at Skydive Space Center Dallas on April 23, 2017 (off day from storm chasing trip)!

Posted: Apr 23, 2017, 4:16 PM

Chris Collura commented on Verne Carlson's photo.

Awesome job, Verne Carlson!

Can't wait to see it in person...

Posted: Apr 23, 2017, 1:45 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Apr 23, 2017, 1:43 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tony Mesias's post.

Posted: Apr 23, 2017, 1:41 PM


Worried so much about late week storm chasing setups?Just chill with a cool margarita at Buffalo Wild wings......It'll take the "edge" off !Place: Buffalo Wild Wings (33.2203607, -96.636365) Address: 2035 N Central Expressway, Suite 610, McKinney, Texas 75070

Posted: Apr 23, 2017, 1:32 PM


When you're having lunch in tornado alley and you see THIS word :)Place: Buffalo Wild Wings (33.2203607, -96.636365) Address: 2035 N Central Expressway, Suite 610, McKinney, Texas 75070

Posted: Apr 23, 2017, 1:16 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Exactly. But something WILL happen. At least I'm out here until June - Just in case :)

Posted: Apr 23, 2017, 1:14 PM

Chris Collura commented on Skip Talbot's photo.

She looks devastated in that inset ... The setup is OK, just she's upset her husband committed adultery :/

Posted: Apr 23, 2017, 12:30 PM

Chris Collura commented on Skip Talbot's photo.

This doesn't mean anything right now. I'll look at all this again come Wednesday or Thursday.

Posted: Apr 23, 2017, 12:28 PM


Killing some storm chasing "down time" at Skydive Dallas and taking advantage of the clear blue "calm before the storm"!Place: Skydive Spaceland Dallas (33.449270776054, -96.378386832318) Address: 1039 Private Road 438, Whitewright, Texas 75491

Posted: Apr 23, 2017, 7:50 AM


Good morning and happy Sunday. Beautiful weather now in Denton Texas...Preparing for a very active chase week ahead.Place: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - Denton, TX (33.237125969601, -97.162142719082) Address: 2255 N Bonnie Brae St, Denton, Texas 76207

Posted: Apr 22, 2017, 5:27 PM

Chris Collura replied to Chris Novy's comment.

Yeah that should "fly in an EF-5" :)

Posted: Apr 22, 2017, 5:26 PM

Chris Collura replied to a comment.

Posted: Apr 22, 2017, 12:43 PM

Chris Collura replied to a comment.

Posted: Apr 22, 2017, 12:40 PM

Chris Collura replied to Karla Dorman's comment.



Posted: Apr 22, 2017, 9:57 AM


Picking up some stuff in Paris, Texas. They apparently sell tornado shelters and you can pick one up just as if you can pick up paint or a lawn mower!

Posted: Apr 21, 2017, 5:40 PM


Out near Boswell Oklahoma wrapping up chase,of beautiful supercell storm.Place: Town of Bennington (34.0116451, -96.0407108) Address: 102 E Woodcraft Rd, Bennington, Oklahoma 74723

Posted: Apr 21, 2017, 10:01 AM

Chris Collura commented on Charles Edwards's video.

Shhhhh... Its the cone of SILENCE

Posted: Apr 21, 2017, 10:00 AM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Apr 21, 2017, 6:21 AM

Chris Collura commented on Rocky Rascovich's post.



Posted: Apr 21, 2017, 5:45 AM


Being charged for wifi - Seriously? Do people still charge for local phone calls like they did in 1989 too?Yet I get a STRONGER wifi signal from the business nearby. And that one is free!Place: City of Lawton (34.583536674599, -98.395063430657) Address: Lawton, Oklahoma 73501

Posted: Apr 21, 2017, 12:33 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Lightning on a supercell storm west of Highway 283 and northwest of Vernon, Texas and southwest of Altus, Oklahoma at around 10:30 PM on April 20, 2017.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 21, 2017, 12:33 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Intense lightning on a supercell storm west of Highway 283 and northwest of Vernon, Texas and southwest of Altus, Oklahoma at around 10:30 PM on April 20, 2017.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 20, 2017, 6:03 PM


In position for tomorrow's enhanced risk. Meanwhile looking at some LP leftovers before elevated hailers develop later farther north.

Posted: Apr 20, 2017, 10:39 AM

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

That had to be the craziest RFD cut I ever seen.

Posted: Apr 20, 2017, 10:27 AM


Saw this supercell now on past 3 or 4 HRRR runs (S of Red River at 0z). Sounds like a troll to me (?)Place: Oklahoma (35.5, -98)

Posted: Apr 20, 2017, 6:12 AM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Kiesling's comment.

Uploading video of it...

Posted: Apr 19, 2017, 11:12 PM


This was around 5:18 CDT (April 19, 2017) between Eagle and Lincoln, Nebraska with a supercell storm that was very organized before everything became linear. Can anyone else comment on this? (I don't wanna call this a tornado as it may just be a rotating wall cloud!)

Posted: Apr 19, 2017, 11:09 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Developing wall cloud / funnels (?) with supercell storm east of Lincoln, Nebraska on April 19, 2017.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 19, 2017, 11:09 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Looking west towards the Lincoln, NE storm from near Eagle on April 19, 2017. This WAS rotating but can ANYONE confirm this was on the ground?Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 19, 2017, 11:09 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Rotating wall cloud as supercell storm in SE Nebraska winds down on April 19, 2017.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 19, 2017, 5:21 PM

Chris Collura commented on Rocky Rascovich's post.



Posted: Apr 19, 2017, 9:24 AM

Chris Collura commented on Skip Talbot's photo.

Sorry to hear this. I'd get a Jeep

Posted: Apr 19, 2017, 9:19 AM

Chris Collura commented on Cheryl Schumacher Chang's post.

That means quiet season come Aug to Oct :)

Posted: Apr 18, 2017, 11:43 PM

Chris Collura replied to L.B. LaForce's comment.

Anyone remember? Not sure it was Nick Nolte or not, but at ChaserCon a few years back someone ordered Papa John's or Domino's pizza and said "11:30" - Ofcourse meaning that NIGHT since they were at the bar at 11 pm or so ... no pizzas came.

The next day, at 11:30 AM, the pizzas finally arrived!

Posted: Apr 18, 2017, 5:35 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

Red!!!!

Posted: Apr 18, 2017, 5:31 PM

Chris Collura commented on Scott Bennett's post.

Or Cracker Barrel. .. Also designed to take grandma out for her birthday :)

Posted: Apr 17, 2017, 9:08 PM

Chris Collura replied to Joseph Barton Comstock's comment.

Posted: Apr 17, 2017, 7:08 PM

Chris Collura replied to Joseph Barton Comstock's comment.

Posted: Apr 16, 2017, 9:13 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's photo.

Wait, are those Antonov AN-2's?

If so, those are large Russian bi planes that can hold about 10 to 15 jumpers each and slow to 40 knots on jump run! Massive radial engine producing over 1000 HP!

I skydived from one of these back in 2006 in Rantoul, IL at the world free fall convention. Awesome plane.

Posted: Apr 16, 2017, 9:13 PM

Chris Collura replied to John Brent McLaughlin's comment.

Looks like it!

Posted: Apr 16, 2017, 9:04 PM


When in doubt, there's always the triple point!Storm chase passionately and safely!

Posted: Apr 16, 2017, 9:00 PM

Chris Collura replied to Scott Weberpal's comment.



Posted: Apr 16, 2017, 5:12 PM

Chris Collura commented on Matt Crowther's post.

Posted: Apr 16, 2017, 10:05 AM

Chris Collura replied to Brandon Molyneaux's comment.

Yeah if it bites I'm sure there's risk of infection. Big claws too. Cool animal.

Posted: Apr 16, 2017, 9:23 AM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Castellanos's comment.



Posted: Apr 16, 2017, 8:40 AM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Kiesling's comment.

Yeah ... That was the first thing I thought about ... He can save me 15 percent or more on my car insurance!

Posted: Apr 16, 2017, 7:30 AM


Interesting reptile (about 8 to 10 inches long) clinging to my rear window of my Jeep this morning. Not your normal Florida lizard!

Posted: Apr 16, 2017, 7:25 AM


Wishing everyone a happy Easter :)Place: Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church (26.29562, -80.13653) Address: 5201 Military Trl, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33064

Posted: Apr 16, 2017, 6:55 AM

Chris Collura commented on Colt Forney's post.

https://youtu.be/mNO0onyoKSo

Posted: Apr 15, 2017, 5:00 PM


Wow ... In Boca Raton mall, things are kinda expensive (Nieman Marcus = "needless markup")!Place: Town Center at Boca Raton (26.3649889, -80.1331291) Address: 6000 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, Florida 33431

Posted: Apr 15, 2017, 1:19 PM

Chris Collura commented on Kory Hartman's photo.

They UPPED it. Smart move. They're learning?

Posted: Apr 15, 2017, 12:51 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Skydiving - Clewiston, Florida with 3-way group (Camera step) - April 15, 2017.

Posted: Apr 15, 2017, 12:51 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Skydiving - Clewiston, Florida with 3-way group (Camera step) - April 15, 2017.

Posted: Apr 15, 2017, 12:51 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Skydiving - Clewiston, Florida with 3-way group (Camera step) - April 15, 2017.

Posted: Apr 15, 2017, 12:51 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Skydiving - Clewiston, Florida with 3-way group (Camera step) at cloud tops - April 15, 2017.

Posted: Apr 15, 2017, 12:51 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Skydiving - Clewiston, Florida (Pilot's glory) - April 15, 2017.

Posted: Apr 15, 2017, 10:28 AM

Chris Collura commented on Kory Hartman's post.

"In the heat of the moment" 🎶

Asia 1982

Posted: Apr 15, 2017, 10:23 AM

Chris Collura commented on Eric Treece's post.

Skydiving today ... Not worrying about baby giraffes now :/

Posted: Apr 15, 2017, 8:51 AM

Chris Collura replied to Oscar W White's comment.

Thank you

Posted: Apr 15, 2017, 8:50 AM

Chris Collura commented on Kory Hartman's post.

Or LOOK through the viewfinder at the "100 year storm" to make SURE it says "Rec" with blinking red dot instead of "Stby" :-)

Posted: Apr 15, 2017, 4:56 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dalton Do's post.

Posted: Apr 14, 2017, 9:59 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jeremy Bower's comment.

Duh? Boundaries work wonders!

Posted: Apr 14, 2017, 9:55 PM

Chris Collura commented on Kory Hartman's photo.

2% west of I-35?

Multiply the tornado "percent" by 10...

...Thats equivalent to the SAME "percent" east of I-35 :)

Consider the elevation and terrain (Caprock). Never underestimate!

You can't win if you don't play!

Posted: Apr 14, 2017, 7:50 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jeremy Bower's comment.

Sorry Tim Marshall. Sux. I'm stuck here in FL (jailed here next few days)! Oh the humanity!

Posted: Apr 14, 2017, 7:48 PM

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

Not responsible for the theft but just concerned if I need to rent car or book tickets. Crucial times ya know?

Posted: Apr 14, 2017, 7:47 PM

Chris Collura replied to Will Wilkens's comment.

Just happens at the worst times (traveling or on business). Burn those cyber thugs dicks off!

Posted: Apr 14, 2017, 7:46 PM

Chris Collura replied to William T. Reid's comment.

ID theft sux

Posted: Apr 14, 2017, 7:45 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Apr 14, 2017, 6:46 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jeremy Bower's comment.

Nature is a wise ass sometimes ey?

Posted: Apr 14, 2017, 6:45 PM

Chris Collura is feeling pissed off.

Absolutely WORST TIME this can f'cking happen!

Credit card gets compromised and I have to wait here for a new one. You know I have to be chasing soon and got no time for shit like THIS!

Posted: Apr 14, 2017, 5:38 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's post.

Yeah Tim Marshall ... This one was a tough one.

Posted: Apr 14, 2017, 5:26 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's post.

Jeez. Still preparing here for next week's trip

Posted: Apr 14, 2017, 12:48 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.



Posted: Apr 14, 2017, 6:46 AM

Chris Collura commented on Stephen Hatzistefandis's post.

Posted: Apr 13, 2017, 8:04 PM

Chris Collura replied to Joshua Evan Meade's comment.

Yes ... June 16, 2014.

Posted: Apr 13, 2017, 7:54 PM

Chris Collura commented on Randy Denzer's post.

Hey - Easy with that !!!!

https://youtu.be/J5OVptEFSNo

Posted: Apr 13, 2017, 7:50 PM

Chris Collura commented on Charles Edwards's post.



Posted: Apr 13, 2017, 7:30 PM

Chris Collura commented on David Ruffini's post.

Posted: Apr 13, 2017, 7:28 PM

Chris Collura commented on Michael Bain's post.

Group: RadarScope Users Group

Bats leaving caves and bridges.

Posted: Apr 13, 2017, 6:20 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Oh ok ... Maybe a fishing or diving 'expedition'?

You still didn't go skydiving either. Just a thought.

Posted: Apr 13, 2017, 6:16 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Wasn't a huge crowd of chasers, even on 275 (just the tour van alongside the road), you could pull off anywhere. I was chasing June 13th to 18th but after catching these twins on the 16th I was done, I didn't even chase the next 2 active days. Didn't NEED to! Hah!

Posted: Apr 13, 2017, 6:10 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Stertz's post.

Pretty much waiting on the "go time" ... Either I drive out next week or fly out and come back using points. Wednesday looks impressive (Friday too) around 4/19 and after.

Posted: Apr 13, 2017, 5:10 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

And what's even more epic is the different angle Skip Talbot got of the twin tornadoes!

Posted: Apr 13, 2017, 3:11 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jason Foster's post.

Theme parks...

Posted: Apr 13, 2017, 2:38 PM

Chris Collura commented on Matt Greider's post.

Group: RadarScope Users Group

Stronger updraft speeds (higher CAPE) and the tropopause is higher farther south.

Posted: Apr 13, 2017, 2:00 PM

Chris Collura commented on Justin Baker's post.

Posted: Apr 13, 2017, 1:57 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

That's right Janiel Vargas. Matthews WORST fury was not in the United States.

Posted: Apr 13, 2017, 1:56 PM

Chris Collura replied to Walter Park's comment.

Thanks ... needed that.

Posted: Apr 13, 2017, 1:53 PM

Chris Collura commented on Skip Talbot's photo.



Posted: Apr 13, 2017, 1:50 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jason Foster's post.

Uh umm ... storm chasing?

Posted: Apr 13, 2017, 8:33 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

And notice the hurricane is not only recurving east of Florida but the eye of it is on the western edge of the symbol cuz of the shear.

Posted: Apr 12, 2017, 5:07 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

My final words ... ACCEPT me for what I am (not for what I'm not) or else move along!

I WON'T change my lifestyle, nor the way I dress (many say that sucks in its own), nor quitting my passions for someone else's selfish ego. I'm Chris Collura - A winner, not a loser!

Posted: Apr 12, 2017, 10:12 AM

Chris Collura commented on Scott Weberpal's post.

Too much Mexican spiced food!

Posted: Apr 12, 2017, 8:22 AM

Chris Collura commented on Mark Robinson's post.

I see Guelph directly in its path!

A buddy of mine, Duo Cheng lives in Guelph, and I bet he saw it :)

Posted: Apr 12, 2017, 8:19 AM

Chris Collura commented on David Hoadley's album.

That one shot with the smooth channel lightning going right through it is absolutely incredible. Great work David Hoadley!

Posted: Apr 12, 2017, 8:17 AM

Chris Collura replied to Peggy Hamner Willenberg's comment.



Posted: Apr 12, 2017, 6:30 AM

Chris Collura commented on Bình Rybacki's post.

To me they took advantage of an older (and quite smart) Asian American man. Regardless of his past (which already was the past), no one should of treated him like that. United can go to Hell as far as I'm concerned.

Heck, I don't fly the UNfriendly skies anyway (I fly SW). United airfares for storm chasing in central USA are the highest anyway (and they'll need the money now by the looks of it)!

Posted: Apr 12, 2017, 6:06 AM

Chris Collura replied to Dalton Do's comment.

Posted: Apr 12, 2017, 6:03 AM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Foster's comment.

Yeah but you don't get abusive and simply TOSS a paying passenger off a plane like that.

Yeah, he had a shady past, but he wasn't being abusive or drunk or anything at the time.

Imagine ... You haven't seen a tornado in 5 years. You're all excited, 45 percent hatched high risk in Kansas tomorrow, your going to Kansas city or Wichita - Nothing can stop you, right?

Then the plane doesn't leave. Cone on! come on! Then you're name is called and you're being asked to leave.

A refund or voucher at that point won't replace what you just missed. Doctor or not.

Posted: Apr 12, 2017, 5:57 AM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

Or for $7 you can have a watered down drink in a 4oz cup (NO You're NOT getting the whole can because the flight is full)!

Posted: Apr 12, 2017, 5:54 AM

Chris Collura replied to Dalton Do's comment.

Posted: Apr 12, 2017, 5:43 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dalton Do's post.

Posted: Apr 12, 2017, 5:41 AM

Chris Collura commented on David Hoadley's album.



Posted: Apr 11, 2017, 2:27 PM

Chris Collura commented on Stephen Hatzistefandis's post.

Posted: Apr 11, 2017, 1:51 PM

Chris Collura commented on Scott Bennett's post.



Posted: Apr 11, 2017, 1:49 PM

Chris Collura replied to Neva Andersen's comment.

Too late now... hajajaha

Posted: Apr 11, 2017, 1:34 PM

Chris Collura replied to Michelle O'Connor's comment.

In the video no one defended him because they would have been in trouble for "interfering with security". Morons WITH authority don't mix.

Posted: Apr 11, 2017, 1:32 PM

Chris Collura commented on Paola Iuspa's post.

Almost like they beat him up because he was Asian (Dao is a Vietnamese / Chinese name) ... AND United flies all over the world. Shame on you.

The last time I flew to Asia it was on one if THEIR airlines (Eva Air, not one of the "no perks and no service" American carriers). Glad I did.

Posted: Apr 11, 2017, 1:14 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

I was bumped once because of over booking and denied boarding. But with just an extra connection, a check given to me for almost $1400 at the gate, had me calm and collected.

-- BUT that was Southwest Airlines :)

Posted: Apr 11, 2017, 1:11 PM


Hahaha ... When an elevator inspection certificate expires - The general public will remind you!

Posted: Apr 11, 2017, 9:56 AM

Chris Collura replied to Neva Andersen's comment.

Ofcourse!

These type of f'ck ups bring out the crazy people that normally would have been harmless.

Posted: Apr 11, 2017, 9:53 AM

Chris Collura commented on Neva Andersen's post.

Bad f'cking management. You have 200 seats then you book 200 passengers. Simple math.

Had someone at United DID THEIR JOB RIGHT ... Then none of this would happen in the first place (regardless of how many good or bad / easily crazed people happen to be on that plane)!

Posted: Apr 11, 2017, 9:46 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's photo.

At first I thought you got a trip aboard a Soyuz rocket to the ISS ... At first glimpse of the picture at least :/

Posted: Apr 11, 2017, 9:44 AM

Chris Collura commented on Karla Dorman's post.

Posted: Apr 11, 2017, 9:40 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jeffrey Lâm Hùng's post.

Posted: Apr 11, 2017, 6:36 AM

Chris Collura commented on Derek Sibley's post.

Maybe the hurricane terror zone should be removed (it's in Asia now) :/

Posted: Apr 10, 2017, 6:09 PM

Chris Collura replied to Tim Marshall's comment.

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 9:53 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 5:09 PM

Chris Collura replied to Skip Talbot's comment.

I doubt it's excessive load. I've seen cars with high electrical loads and not the symptoms Skip Talbot is experiencing. Sounds like a bad ECU or something.

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 3:40 PM

Chris Collura replied to Skip Talbot's comment.

Hey Robert Taylor. I'm sure he's got a direct connection to battery for that stuff. Sounds like it's a "lemon" and they damn sure well better give him a new vehicle (plus any compensation). I'll sue their asses. Total bull shit.

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 2:09 PM

Chris Collura replied to Skip Talbot's comment.

Get it towed and to the dealer ... Then it will run perfectly (this really sucks)!

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 9:56 AM

Chris Collura commented on Greg Stumpf's post.

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 9:06 AM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Foster's comment.

The beard helped cover my ugly face. Hahaha

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 7:20 AM


Ok guys ... I hear a lot of talk on comparing today's low end slight risk to April 9, 2011 in Iowa ... So let's pull the SPC outlook from the archives for "20110409" for let's say 1630z......Humm, now THAT DAY I would have definitely chased if I was not working. Today is a little bit less "ominous" :/

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 7:10 AM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's photo.

If the forecast for the Atlantic is as dismal as they say, my chase group and I will be joining in on WPAC too!

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:57 AM

Chris Collura commented on Bill Hark's photo.

I'm very sorry to hear this too. Losing a close family member is horrible :(

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


The supercell weakens, and evolves to a line segment as if moves to the northeast of Amarillo, Texas and away from the dryline / moisture axis during the evening of March 23.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Intense and very photogenic LP (to classic) second supercell storm just to the east of Ada, Oklahoma on March 26. The view is to the west.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Lightning illuminating the eastern side of the HP supercell as it continues to the northeast into east-central Oklahome after dark on March 26.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


This is a comprehensive / cumulative map of all Storm Prediction Center (SPC) storm reports for March 23-30, 2017. In this cumulative storm reports, combining data from 8 images from SPC for each day, a red dot denotes a tornado report, a blue dot a damaging severe wind report (58 MPH and up), and a green dot a severe hail report (1" and larger). Significant wind (65 knots and up) and significant hail (2" and larger) is denoted by a black square and triangle, respectively. There were a total of 1,072 severe weather reports during this period (consisting of 53 tornado, 516 wind, and 503 hail reports). Out of the wind and hail reports, 11 significant wind and 39 significant hail reports were tabulated during this time period.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Developing tornado east of Ada, Oklahoma on March 26.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

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Tornado confirmed via debris cloud on ground, despite the visible funnel being discontinuous. This was east of Ada, Oklahoma on March 26.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Intensifying stovepipe tornado and wall cloud to the east of Stamford, Texas on March 28.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


View of stovepipe tornado to the east of Stamford, Texas on March 28.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Here is a view of the flanking line and updraft (center and right of the picture) of a supercell storm just west of Amarillo, Texas on March 23. The visibility is compromised by blowing dust.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Developing weak tornado (to far lower right) and updraft tower of the first supercell storm passing to the northwest of Ada, Oklahoma (NE of Pauls Valley) on March 26. Note the striations in the upper part of the picture! This storm would soon weaken due to a strong storm developing southeast of Ada.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Wide view of intense RFD cut and developing tornado to the far left in the picture looking southeastward of Stamford, Texas during the afternoon of March 28.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Tornado begins to lift and rope out to the northeast of Stamford, Texas on March 28.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Maturing tornado east of Ada, Oklahoma on March 26.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Wall cloud looking southwestward from southeast of Guthrie, Texas on March 28.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Wall cloud, developing weak tornado (center), and wet RFD occlusion (HP supercell notch) looking southwestward from southeast of Guthrie, Texas. During afternoon of March 28.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


View of large wall cloud and RFD area from the town of Stamford, Texas on March 28.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Large rotating wall cloud / funnel approaching Pauls Valley, Oklahoma on March 26.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Closer shot of stovepipe tornado and debris cloud to the east of Stamford, Texas on March 28.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Here is a view of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (with the Devon Energy building, the tallest skyscraper in the central USA, to the left) while re-positioning north there on the off day of March 27.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Hail shaft and greenish hue (and UDI - updraft-downdraft interface) of the first supercell storm approaching Pauls Valley, Oklahoma on March 26.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


View of developing LP supercell storm with base (note RFD to left developing) near De Kalb, Texas on March 29.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


This is a view looking west on I-40 towards Amarillo, Texas. The storm complex is still west of the city, and the anvil blowoff can be seen streaming overhead late in the day on March 23, after a long drive from Dallas.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Disorganized severe storm developing near I-30 and Marshall, Texas. This will be a bow segment to produce damaging winds after dark on March 25.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


This is a chase map for the chase from March 23 through March 30, 2017. The chase track is in blue (which includes the driving portions of the trip), and the flight (to and from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Dallas, Texas) is in green. The target areas appear as yellow outlines for the main chase days, with storm intercepts denoted by the red "X's".Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Flying back across the powerful upper level storm system and around convection over the northern Gulf of Mexico and deep south between Dallas, Texas and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The view is approaching the system from the west, and the anvil blowoff can be seen in the distance.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Moderate to heavy turbulence rocks the plane as it overflies the Gulf states and passes through the upper trough and convection.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Here is a view of Dallas, Texas while approaching Love Field airport on March 23, 2017. This was the start of the trip, and a rather rushed plan to get to the Texas panhandle as quick as possible.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Here is a picture of myself, while driving to Wichita Falls, Texas, after exchanging the car rental for a longer stay. March 27 was an off day.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Supercell storm evolves to a line segment north of Throckmorton, Texas late on March 28.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Supercell storm begins to become outflow dominant near Lake Stamford in Haskell County, Texas on March 28.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Poorly defined HP supercell (you can barely see the occlusion in the center of the picture) west of Matador, Texas on March 28. The storm was tornado warned at the time.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Supercell storms initiating along the dryline west of I-35 and northwest of Davis, Oklahoma during the afternoon of March 26.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


View of mid to high altitude cloud formations associated with the core of the jet stream passing overhead. The lower clouds are associated with a dryline / Pacific cold front. The view is looking west on I-30 in NE Texas.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Mid to high altitude cloud formations associated with a strong jet stream and exit region aloft over central / eastern Texas on March 25. This is part of the storm system that provides the upper level air support for severe weather.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


View of LP and low-topped supercell storm with hail core and rain-bow through RFD as is passes north of De Kalb, Texas on March 29.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Here is another view of an LP supercell storm near De Kalb, Texas on March 29.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Hail around the size of golf balls covering the roadway northeast of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma on March 26. This caused minor damage to the rental vehicle.Place: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Taken at Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 5:57 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Skydiving (April 8) in Clewiston, Florida - @[100000013683706:2048:Vinh X Nguyen] enjoying the air time!

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 5:57 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Skydiving (April 8) in Clewiston, Florida - Attempting dock just before burbling blows it apart!

Posted: Apr 9, 2017, 5:57 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Skydiving (April 8) in Clewiston, Florida - Building base for 8-way attempted speed star!

Posted: Apr 8, 2017, 3:43 PM

Chris Collura replied to Derek Sibley's comment.

Cool specimen though!

Posted: Apr 8, 2017, 3:42 PM

Chris Collura replied to Skip Talbot's comment.

Hahaha, Skip Talbot! That sure would make a good incentive!

Posted: Apr 8, 2017, 1:17 PM

Chris Collura replied to Lori Ferguson's comment.

Ah... I see the pattern. Thanks Karla Dorman!

Posted: Apr 8, 2017, 1:15 PM

Chris Collura replied to Karla Dorman's comment.



Posted: Apr 8, 2017, 1:11 PM

Chris Collura replied to Lori Ferguson's comment.

Yeah I was wondering but I think a recluse has a "violin" pattern on its back and not as "round" shape of an abdomen. Still when in doubt don't touch it :)

Posted: Apr 8, 2017, 12:47 PM


So what's scarier ... Skydiving or seeing THIS on the hangar floor at the skydive place?Anyone know what kind of spider this is?Place: Skydive Spaceland-Clewiston (26.736386866744, -81.048220238326) Address: 1090 Airglades Blvd, Clewiston, Florida 33440

Posted: Apr 8, 2017, 11:33 AM

Chris Collura commented on Mona Lowenthal Krimsky's post.

Scary stuff. Glad he's OK.

Posted: Apr 7, 2017, 5:12 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

I see a blue dot there (on SPC reports), not a red one. However there IS a red dot on the SW Florida coast (waterspout made landfall).

Posted: Apr 7, 2017, 3:42 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

It's good ... keep the rookies and low lifes from cashing in :)

Posted: Apr 7, 2017, 3:41 PM

Chris Collura commented on Derek Sibley's post.

That's so awesome!

Posted: Apr 7, 2017, 12:23 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jennie Funte Baker's post.

He looks Asian :)

Posted: Apr 7, 2017, 12:20 PM

Chris Collura commented on Chuck Wicker's post.

Group: RadarScope Users Group

Cloud streets or HCRs

Posted: Apr 7, 2017, 12:15 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Apr 6, 2017, 5:31 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

I wanna HEAR that sound when it's in a hail core :)

Posted: Apr 6, 2017, 3:09 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jeffrey Lâm Hùng's post.

Posted: Apr 5, 2017, 10:06 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jack Corso's comment.

I believe it since this BOY called in sick before pulling!

Posted: Apr 5, 2017, 10:05 PM


Thoughts on today's (4/5) high risk with AM storms and veered (SW) flow...

Posted: Apr 5, 2017, 10:00 PM

Chris Collura replied to Stephen Barabas's comment.



Posted: Apr 5, 2017, 9:54 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

I think both the combination of veered flow (SW winds instead of S or SE) and early convection ruining instability (we all saw what happened to that tornado wanna-be storm west of Atlanta)!

Posted: Apr 5, 2017, 3:37 PM

Chris Collura replied to Greg Nordstrom's comment.

Posted: Apr 5, 2017, 3:30 PM


The powerful supercell taking aim on the Atlanta area looks like it went HP and has weakened quite a bit into a line segment. But till don't let your guard down until it passes.A tornado WAS reported, but not from that storm, but one farther southwest earlier (circled) by Jenni Hughes, who looked like the only chaser on it!

Posted: Apr 5, 2017, 3:06 PM

Chris Collura commented on Thomas Bissland's post.

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Was up to near 80 VIL earlier. Hurts my noggin even thinking about it (and my insurance adjuster)!

Posted: Apr 5, 2017, 3:01 PM


Guys ... Be careful out there!

Posted: Apr 5, 2017, 2:55 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tony Laubach's photo.

You and I agreed about CONSTRUCTION being a waste of time, money, and chase success :(

Posted: Apr 5, 2017, 2:46 PM


This cell is just about to cross the AL / GA border near Ranburne and will be taking aim on Atlanta in about 30 minutes from now. This is very bad (let's hope it's just hail when it reaches the population areas in NW Georgia).

Posted: Apr 5, 2017, 2:40 PM

Chris Collura replied to a comment.

Posted: Apr 5, 2017, 2:33 PM

Chris Collura replied to Greg Nordstrom's comment.

Posted: Apr 5, 2017, 2:32 PM

Chris Collura replied to Tim Marshall's comment.

It's racing east at 55 to 60 MPH ... IF it holds together is will be in Atlanta metro by 6:30 EDT. Let's pray no tornadoes there but I certainly would not wanna be an insurance adjuster (hail!) :/

Posted: Apr 5, 2017, 2:02 PM

Chris Collura replied to Greg Nordstrom's comment.

Posted: Apr 5, 2017, 2:01 PM


Probably the "Storm o' the Day" shaping up in east central Alabama well west of the Georgia-junkfest near I-20. Whoever stayed put to the west chose wisely (had I gone this area would have been my main target)!

Posted: Apr 5, 2017, 1:47 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own photo.



Posted: Apr 5, 2017, 1:39 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Stertz's video.

HP and shear along RFD bow axis.

Posted: Apr 5, 2017, 1:38 PM


The focus should NOT be only on the HP storm (circled in blue) ... IF I was chasing this event, I would try to focus on the more discrete storms popping up to the south ... Those are what you should be chasing!I am not liking the SW winds though (instead of S or SE) in that region.

Posted: Apr 5, 2017, 11:26 AM

Chris Collura commented on Charles Edwards's photo.

150 mph rain from east, 5 second calm with heavy rain, then 160 mph from the west with heavy rain. Ears pop and car rolls during the event. Completely rain wrapped. Hope no one is in there.

Posted: Apr 5, 2017, 11:24 AM

Chris Collura commented on Verne Carlson's photo.

I'd love to see this van if I see you folks out there. Nice job!

Posted: Apr 5, 2017, 11:23 AM

Chris Collura commented on Charles Edwards's photo.

Wow. Do you think that's rain wrapped? (duh?)

Would not wanna be in that precipitation core!

Posted: Apr 5, 2017, 11:21 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.



Posted: Apr 5, 2017, 11:17 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

And they're hiding in the forests with a "cloak" of rain and hail covering their pulls!!!

Posted: Apr 4, 2017, 5:02 PM

Chris Collura commented on Charles Edwards's photo.

Humm ....Looks like a shortwave axis :)

Posted: Apr 4, 2017, 2:45 PM

Chris Collura commented on Angie Norris's post.

Posted: Apr 4, 2017, 12:02 PM

http://www.sky-chaser.com/mwcl2017.htm#MAR23

Posted: Apr 2, 2017, 6:37 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Posted: Apr 2, 2017, 6:17 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jason Young's post.

Posted: Apr 2, 2017, 4:15 PM

Chris Collura commented on Kathryn Piotrowski's post.

Jeez ... Enhanced for contrast and you can just make out the wedge. That's the biggest fear is when YOU CAN'T see it too good.

Posted: Apr 2, 2017, 4:13 PM

Chris Collura commented on Sunny Fly's post.

Posted: Apr 2, 2017, 3:52 PM

Chris Collura commented on Joseph Barton Comstock's post.

Wild stuff. So lucky it wasn't stronger.

Posted: Apr 2, 2017, 2:43 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jeff Piotrowski's post.

Thanks ... Looks like a massive wedge embedded in rain wrap. Jeez.

Posted: Apr 2, 2017, 2:40 PM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's post.

I see many chasers almost inside couplets and debris balls on the radar overlay but none have actual tornado pictures (as of yet) ... If this stuff is rain wrapped all you'll see is a 160 MPH plus wind from the east shift to west while your car rolls and ears pop ... All with blinding rain and zero visibility the WHOLE time. Not a good chase day.

Posted: Apr 2, 2017, 2:37 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jesse Post's comment.

Jeez ... Jeff Piotrowski was almost inside it (but the radar may make it look that way)...

Posted: Apr 2, 2017, 2:32 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jeff Piotrowski's post.

Anyone get photos of this or was it rain wrapped?

Great work Jeff!

Posted: Apr 2, 2017, 2:23 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jeff Piotrowski's post.



Posted: Apr 2, 2017, 2:17 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own photo.

This has moved NE and weakened over the last hour (damage done in Alexandria). A more severe threat is near Jena now.

Posted: Apr 2, 2017, 2:16 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Apr 2, 2017, 2:15 PM


It's NOT over guys ... Another prominent debris signiture passing west of Jena, Louisiana. This time there ARE more big chasers on it - Including @[1639197394:2048:Jeff Piotrowski]!

Posted: Apr 2, 2017, 1:25 PM

Chris Collura commented on Amazing Canvas Prints's video.

Yes!

Posted: Apr 2, 2017, 12:21 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own photo.

The only chaser I saw close in there was Brandon Clement. I wonder if he saw anything just west of Alexandria?

Posted: Apr 2, 2017, 12:18 PM

Chris Collura replied to Skip Talbot's comment.



Posted: Apr 2, 2017, 12:07 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own photo.



Posted: Apr 2, 2017, 12:06 PM


Tornadic supercell with debris ball is just west of Woodworth, LA and headed towards Alexandria! This is serious ... Take cover if you're in the path of this storm!!!

Posted: Apr 2, 2017, 10:50 AM

Chris Collura replied to Scott Whitaker's comment.

Scott Whitaker, usually with weak cap but occurs more later in the day or evening with increasing low level jet.

Posted: Apr 2, 2017, 10:46 AM

Chris Collura replied to Scott Whitaker's comment.

Upscale means evolution from discrete (isolated) supercells to a line or multicellular cluster of widespread storms (less favorable for good chasing).

Posted: Apr 2, 2017, 10:43 AM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's post.

I had tickets to Houston yesterday but cancelled them seeing the morning "crapfest".

Like Tim Marshall said, it's like finding a needle in a pine forest (the "pine forest" part is the truth!)

Also what forms will most likely be HP and / or in poor chase terrain. It would take luck picking the right cell and in the right place.

If this was W Texas or W OK / Kansas I'd be there.

Posted: Apr 1, 2017, 5:41 PM

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

Yeah I'm sure ... but I can't get away Sunday anyway.

Posted: Apr 1, 2017, 12:40 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

I'm NOT chasing Sundays severe weather setup despite cheap flights into Houston. I don't like the super early start of storms with minimal capping and the prospect of HP tornadoes embedded in a messy cluster of widespread convection :(

Posted: Apr 1, 2017, 12:38 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

You're lucky. Back in 2005 to 2007 I had one of those and it had constant problems ($650 on EBay too). Never used it again (either Davis is "P.O.S" or I was sold a lemon) :/

Posted: Apr 1, 2017, 12:22 PM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's photo.

Screw that. They'll feed you to dogs.

I know it's another April Fools joke ... Nice try :/

Posted: Apr 1, 2017, 9:44 AM


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Posted: Apr 1, 2017, 9:36 AM

Chris Collura commented on Randy Denzer's post.

Posted: Apr 1, 2017, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura commented on Matt Sellers's photo.

Had the same roller coaster ride over Mississippi (Mar 30) flying back to Florida from Dallas from same storm system. You could feel the plane "climbing" then "cresting over and dropping" many times from the Kelvin-Helmholtz waves.

Posted: Apr 1, 2017, 6:02 AM

Chris Collura replied to Larry Valdez's comment.

I'm back here for now. Happy birthday too, Larry Valdez :)

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