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Posts And Comments For March 2019

Posted: Mar 28, 2019, 10:57 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's photo.

And the "Old Skool" term itself did't come to be until around the late 90s anyway, mainly with Millenials referring to years back. Seeing this is heart breaking, and some people would actually be suckered into spending that kind of money. That's whats sad. Always do your homework or you'll get into big trouble in your "old school" ;)

Posted: Mar 27, 2019, 7:15 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Colt Forney Yeah that was me years back (~1992) with my long hair... in a Cessna 152 doing a zero G pushover :)

Posted: Mar 26, 2019, 6:20 PM

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

And unlike in mainland California, no 2+ hour long traffic jams and 50,000 people taking selfies standing in there.

Posted: Mar 26, 2019, 6:16 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Lisa Beal Yuck.

Posted: Mar 26, 2019, 4:17 PM

Chris Collura commented on Thad Bowling's post.

You sure got that right!

Posted: Mar 26, 2019, 4:15 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

That's such an awesome shot.

Posted: Mar 26, 2019, 4:13 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Doug Kiesling Yeah I can imagine that. Probably some of our old rivals or something.

Posted: Mar 26, 2019, 4:08 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Jack Corso Oh my God I was literally spouting every cuss word I learned in NY middle school like a sailor.

Last week I was so frustrated I just turned around. Google maps showed green then within seconds everyone stopped. And I checked again and saw solid RED on Google maps the entire 20 mile stretch.

Of course, like spring break ruining travel plans, what I was doing (going to Elsinore skydive place) was totally unrelated to what the other 50,000 people on that same road were (poppy viewing).

Then there is Murphys law ... Where do you think the traffic jam ended? Yup ... Right at MY EXIT.

At least I got to see an older Asian lady plow right into someone as everyone stopped short at the "leading edge" of that traffic jam. Probably looked at her phone for 0.5 seconds.

Another accident (not causing the traffic jam) had emergency crews extracting someone from a vehicle as well (jaws of life and all). Rolled down my window and heard the paramedic saying "you're gonna be alright" ... Saw the same orange flowers in her hair too.

Posted: Mar 26, 2019, 4:01 PM

Chris Collura commented on Lisa Beal's post.

What the heck is that?

Posted: Mar 26, 2019, 3:59 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

That live streaming was causing nothing but hassles from accidents to $900+ monthly bills on our data plans anyways.

Posted: Mar 26, 2019, 3:52 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Jack Corso And completely jamming a major interstate. Even missed the best part of the storm thanks to that. How about emergency vehicles or other far more important things?

Out here (California) there is a rare so called "super bloom" of poppy flowers in the mountains. Thousands of people stop along I-15 out here to look at the flowers. Dont get me wrong, its pretty, but when a 20 mile drive takes 100+ minutes instead of 15 it becomes a serious issue.

And people died because of it ... Mainly ambulances trying to rush victims (mainly heart attacks) to the ER where they probably would have made it. They died (while enroute) because it took 20 minutes to go the 2 mile route to the hospital. All because of jackasses looking at fkowers.

Posted: Mar 26, 2019, 3:50 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jack Corso's comment.

Jack Corso Yeah. I think if you eat something in California you'll get cancer.

Posted: Mar 26, 2019, 3:48 PM

Chris Collura replied to Justin Demmin's comment.

Justin Demmin Hes a professional chaser. So I doubt it.

Posted: Mar 26, 2019, 12:30 PM

Chris Collura replied to Steven Coy's comment.



Posted: Mar 26, 2019, 12:24 PM

Chris Collura commented on Colt Forney's photo.



Posted: Mar 26, 2019, 12:19 PM

Chris Collura commented on Colt Forney's photo.

Looks like a legit tornado to me. I hope this year will be fruitful and make up lost years, Colt Forney!

Posted: Mar 26, 2019, 12:16 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.



Posted: Mar 26, 2019, 12:09 PM

Chris Collura commented on Skip Talbot's post.

Plus the possibility that some media outlets who put crew out in the field may also have little or no "storm chasing" experience.

Basically a lead forecaster (at the studio) tells them "go here and wait for further instructions" and they basically have no self guidance or decisions.

We also see this alot with chasing hurricanes. Many media chasers are out there when they shouldn't be.

Posted: Mar 26, 2019, 11:37 AM

Chris Collura commented on Mark Robinson's post.



Posted: Mar 26, 2019, 11:35 AM

Chris Collura commented on Mark Robinson's post.



Posted: Mar 25, 2019, 12:17 PM


Chinese style steamed fresh chicken so tasty out here in S Cali. Even has eggs with it ... Trust me, it tastes much better than it looks!

Posted: Mar 23, 2019, 5:30 PM

Chris Collura commented on Bill Hark's post.

United SUCKs

They obviously started a bad trend.

Posted: Mar 23, 2019, 5:29 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

Oh those Hmong / Laotians in WI... Good and bad of ALL kinds, ey?

Posted: Mar 23, 2019, 5:27 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jack Corso's comment.



Posted: Mar 23, 2019, 5:24 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dana Kavner Sibley's photo.



Posted: Mar 23, 2019, 5:21 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's photo.

I've seen garbage convection in Florida like that. Not a real hook but LOOKS LIKE a "hook" echo. Just happened to have a precip formation like that. No velocity means its probably nothing.

Posted: Mar 22, 2019, 11:47 AM

Chris Collura commented on Mark Robinson's post.

https://youtu.be/3pk8Byui4SI

Posted: Mar 22, 2019, 11:36 AM

Chris Collura commented on Stormtrack's photo.

The 4 miles wide circulation was probably aloft or not at tornado speeds out to that width.

El Reno was 2.6 miles wide with tornadic winds / subvortices all AT the ground.

Also, the Pilger twin tornadoes in June 2016 merged into a circulation that was 4.25 miles across (by DOWs) BUT not at ground level.

Posted: Mar 22, 2019, 11:29 AM

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



Posted: Mar 22, 2019, 11:26 AM

Chris Collura commented on Stormtrack's photo.

Wheres the blue dot OVER Chicago?

Posted: Mar 22, 2019, 11:25 AM

Chris Collura commented on Stormtrack's photo.

That "reddest" area coincides almost perfectly with the "forest biomass" map :(

Posted: Mar 22, 2019, 11:21 AM

Chris Collura commented on Inventions & Creations's video.

So you ruined an expensive phone? Or just gave it a permanent "green" screen?

I dont feel too bad since I dont like Apple much anyway.

Posted: Mar 21, 2019, 6:12 PM

Chris Collura commented on Derek Sibley's post.

Seven for me ... Add "Harvey" and "Maria" :/

Posted: Mar 21, 2019, 6:12 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Jason Foster I know that all too well.

Posted: Mar 21, 2019, 6:10 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jason Foster's post.

Try my past 5 years being single and getting st00d up (on online dates). That should get your blood boilin' :)

Posted: Mar 21, 2019, 6:09 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's photo.

Luckily I also had this on my master HD raid (from 8+ years back)!

Posted: Mar 21, 2019, 6:07 PM

Chris Collura replied to John Planco's comment.

John Planco yes

Posted: Mar 21, 2019, 6:06 PM

Chris Collura replied to Stephen Sponsler's comment.

Stephen Sponsler That was such an awesome machine!

Posted: Mar 21, 2019, 6:06 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Posted: Mar 21, 2019, 6:05 PM

Chris Collura replied to John Planco's comment.



Posted: Mar 21, 2019, 6:05 PM

Chris Collura commented on Derek Sibley's post.

Sad as it wasnt all that long ago.

Posted: Mar 21, 2019, 6:02 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.



Posted: Mar 14, 2019, 11:34 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Posted: Mar 14, 2019, 11:27 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's photo.

All those flight engineers who are out of work - At the savings of airline ticket prices :[

Posted: Mar 12, 2019, 6:55 PM

Chris Collura commented on Far & Wide's post.

They're missing Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare.

Posted: Mar 12, 2019, 6:50 PM

Chris Collura commented on Stormtrack's photo.



Posted: Mar 12, 2019, 6:46 PM

Chris Collura commented on Lisa Beal's photo.

I know that parking lot. Motel 6 right next to the water tower. What a shit park job. In NY you'll see that vehicle with 4 flats!

Posted: Mar 12, 2019, 6:43 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Foster's comment.



Posted: Mar 12, 2019, 5:42 PM

Chris Collura replied to Danny Murphy's comment.

Posted: Mar 12, 2019, 5:41 PM

Chris Collura replied to Austin Davis's comment.

Posted: Mar 12, 2019, 5:40 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Mar 12, 2019, 5:34 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Posted: Mar 12, 2019, 5:30 PM

Chris Collura replied to Lori Ferguson's comment.



Posted: Mar 12, 2019, 5:28 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jack Corso's comment.

Spanish style (moisture from Cuba)!

Posted: Mar 12, 2019, 5:27 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Mar 12, 2019, 5:27 PM

Chris Collura replied to Brian Hartmann's comment.

Posted: Mar 12, 2019, 5:17 PM

Chris Collura replied to Lori Ferguson's comment.

https://youtu.be/S5--HfI6s6E

Posted: Mar 12, 2019, 5:13 PM

Chris Collura commented on Stormtrack's photo.

Jason Foster, now when I chase I am trying to keep the vehicle low key. Yeah there's the hail guards which can be unstowed and attached, but the only light that flashes is a small amber light in the back and some camera / antenna mounts.

Nothing that is unneeded. In other words only use what is needed for that type of chase.

Having extra lights, sirens, huge decals will only land you with lots of attention - most of which isnt wanted (violations with law / codes, people following you, even people potentially stealing equipment).

Posted: Mar 12, 2019, 5:07 PM

Chris Collura replied to Greg Tetley's comment.



Posted: Mar 12, 2019, 5:05 PM

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

My first tornado in my life was in January 1987. My first hurricane was October 1987. Yes I'm old but I have been chasing for a very -very- long time.

I hope you experience more and more throughout your life and chasing career.

Posted: Mar 12, 2019, 1:24 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's photo.

Its NOT May

Posted: Mar 12, 2019, 1:24 PM


IF you're in California. Be careful if you drink coffee :/

Posted: Mar 9, 2019, 10:48 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Mar 9, 2019, 8:28 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Stertz's post.

Didnt even consider this :/

Posted: Mar 9, 2019, 8:26 PM

Chris Collura commented on Stephen Skelly's post.

Yeah, Stephen Skelly, Chicago has taken a dump socially over the past few years. I worked up there in the last good part of the NW suburbs but now if I go there I'm confronted by money grubbing / shady people even there and no longer feel safe. It's even sadder as I physically saw the people in general change and become hostile from 2014 to 2016. Down right creepy if you ask me.

Posted: Mar 9, 2019, 8:20 PM

Chris Collura replied to a comment.

Posted: Mar 9, 2019, 8:19 PM

Chris Collura replied to Nate Weikal's comment.

Nate Weikal Clearly saw the cloud streets just east of that storm when it looked like junk and I was rooting "come on LLJ just get in there!!!" ... And it did, and the magic happened.

Posted: Mar 9, 2019, 6:22 PM

Chris Collura replied to Nate Weikal's comment.

Nate Weikal Amazing storm and sure cycled quickly.

Posted: Mar 9, 2019, 6:21 PM

Chris Collura replied to a comment.

Posted: Mar 9, 2019, 6:19 PM

Chris Collura commented on Science101's post.

Doug Kiesling and I saw those in the hurricane surf just before Hurricane Michael came in last October. Most waves came as huge swells from the south but this weird waves from the east almost sideways before the brunt of the surge.

Posted: Mar 9, 2019, 6:16 PM

Chris Collura replied to Eric Brown's comment.

Billy Wade Nice. That wedge was like tornado number 3 (or 4).

Posted: Mar 9, 2019, 6:01 PM

Chris Collura replied to Eric Brown's comment.



Posted: Mar 9, 2019, 6:00 PM

Chris Collura replied to Nate Weikal's comment.



Posted: Mar 9, 2019, 5:58 PM

Chris Collura commented on Billy Wade's post.



Posted: Mar 9, 2019, 5:53 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

It costed more to prepare my taxes than my refund.

Booo...

Still waiting to collect 95% of the footage sales since Maria in 2017 anyways.

Posted: Mar 9, 2019, 9:10 AM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Foster's comment.

Yup ... That's been around and still doing great!

Posted: Mar 6, 2019, 5:27 PM


Ahhh ... That big number rolling over on my vehicle!

Posted: Mar 6, 2019, 11:34 AM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Mar 6, 2019, 11:32 AM


Ash Wednesday :)Ashes on my big bald forehead!

Posted: Mar 6, 2019, 11:29 AM

Chris Collura commented on Tony Laubach's photo.

You leaving Wichita or just better house?

Good luck.

Posted: Mar 6, 2019, 11:20 AM

Chris Collura commented on Bill Hark's post.

Is 170 MPH EF4? I thought EF4 was 180 to 200.

Posted: Mar 6, 2019, 11:19 AM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

Haha ... patient zero. Kids start the worst infirmities!

Posted: Mar 5, 2019, 6:31 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Colt Forney Looks like no good deed goes unpunished on social media.

Posted: Mar 4, 2019, 5:23 PM

Chris Collura commented on St Maarten Island's photo.

18 (many "nested / overlapping)

Posted: Mar 4, 2019, 5:12 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

I usually try to help FIRST ... Then if I get a chance roll video (with moral respect of the victims).

Posted: Mar 4, 2019, 10:32 AM

Chris Collura commented on Live Weather Radar Page's post.

First of all ... Prayers to those affected by the 3/3/2019 tornadoes.

Second ... That picture was from 4/27/2011 not yesterday. The tornado yesterday was not as visible.

Posted: Mar 4, 2019, 9:19 AM

Chris Collura commented on Randy Dean Hicks's post.

If I was in FL now I most likely would NOT have chased this. The fast motions, visibility, and terrain aren't good chasing in that region. Plus even picking the right storm there would still be hard to see the tornado. Coming across that town destroyed would be absolutely heart breaking.

Posted: Mar 4, 2019, 9:15 AM

Chris Collura replied to Chuck Brady's comment.

Probably EF5. Disgusting.

Posted: Mar 4, 2019, 9:11 AM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Kleffner's comment.

Dave Lewison Jeez. I tried to see the full video and got an error message saying it wasnt available. Just mainly stills. That's really scary. I hope we all do OK this season.

Posted: Mar 4, 2019, 9:06 AM

Chris Collura commented on Scott Peake's post.

Posted: Mar 4, 2019, 9:02 AM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Kleffner's comment.

Dave Lewison Its from an extremely successful young chaser who is on nearly every setup and tornado with such. Looks like he swerved into the lane briefly. Frighteningly, It happens to many of us, including myself once in a blue moon. That's all I got to say.

Posted: Mar 4, 2019, 8:56 AM

Chris Collura commented on Colt Forney's post.

I always try to stop. I did so in 2010 in Yazoo MS (EF4) and Fairdale, IL in 2015 (EF4+). But dont attempt to help if you aren't trained in such work and wont put yourself in a deadly situation as well (entering unstable structures, power lines down, etc). Jason Persoff highlighted this in detail at ChaserCon multiple times.

The point is if you CAN stop, and do so / help safely, do it. There really isn't any "distance" limit.

In Yazoo MS in 2010 I stopped and helped clear the roads and assisted some folks there. I know Reed Timmer was there too assisting people that day.

Posted: Mar 3, 2019, 9:44 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Posted: Mar 3, 2019, 9:26 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Mar 3, 2019, 9:23 PM

Chris Collura commented on Billy Wade's post.



Posted: Mar 3, 2019, 9:22 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

The tornadoes today (3/3) were not such high contrast.

Posted: Mar 3, 2019, 9:07 PM

Chris Collura replied to Rich Lewis's comment.



Posted: Mar 3, 2019, 5:00 PM

Chris Collura replied to Nathan Blood's comment.

From an action movie (terminal velocity I think) in the 90s.

Posted: Mar 3, 2019, 4:14 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Mar 3, 2019, 4:11 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Mar 3, 2019, 4:09 PM

Chris Collura commented on SevereStudios Storm Chasers's video.

Jesus. Highly rain wrapped too (looked like the entire meso was to the ground).

Posted: Mar 3, 2019, 4:07 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Mar 3, 2019, 10:39 AM


Pretty landscape out near Lake Elsinore in California :)

Posted: Mar 1, 2019, 7:49 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Mar 1, 2019, 7:44 PM


March 1 ... The start of "meteorological spring". I have the gut feeling 2019 is gonna be a great chase year!(Image from May 29, 2008 near Beloit, KS)

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