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Posts And Comments For April 2019

Posted: Apr 30, 2019, 8:04 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tony Laubach's post.

Yeah big point and same here. I am completely unable to chase until AFTER May 7 (taking care of health and dental work first)! There will be many more this year - Better setups too.

The sting is there ... The dentist drill, the blood draw needle ... Oh and yeah, and seeing this [TorPicHere] on FB in every other post :)

Posted: Apr 30, 2019, 7:46 PM

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

Awesome stuff! Wish I could join ya all! I'll be out there in a week or so.

Posted: Apr 30, 2019, 7:11 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Close-up of SW Texas supercell (from B-737 airliner on 4/29/2019). Powerful updraft to left (note the RFD cut to the lower left!) and inflow / beaver's tail to the right.

Posted: Apr 30, 2019, 7:11 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Arial view of supercell storm over SW Texas (flight was from Phoenix, Arizona to Fort Lauderdale, Florida at about 38,000 feet in a Boeing 737-700). The view is looking N and the storm is roughly 100 miles away just before 8 PM CDT. A weak tornado and giant hail occurred with this storm on April 29, 2019 and was the first in a series of severe storms and tornadoes over the central USA over a few days in the central USA.Place: Verhalen, Texas (31.1264, -103.593) Address: Verhalen, Texas

Posted: Apr 30, 2019, 7:11 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


SW Texas supercell (from B-737 airliner on 4/29/2019). Note the twin RFD cuts in the updraft to the left (storm cycling with new mesocyclone developing to the east / right). Impressive inflow bands from right to left. Note the "left split" smaller storm under the anvil to the right of the main storm.

Posted: Apr 30, 2019, 7:11 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


SW Texas supercell (from B-737 airliner on 4/29/2019) with overshooting top(s) denoting the storm cycling.

Posted: Apr 30, 2019, 7:11 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Far (normal) view of the SW Texas supercell (from B-737 airliner on 4/29/2019). Note the dryline to the left west (left) and surface boundary the supercell is "anchored" on. Beautiful supercell environment with clear well-mixed low level air to it's south (the view is to the north). Note the smaller "left" split to the right and under the anvil. The main low-level portion of the updraft (just above and left of the picture center) shows two RFD slots denoting a cycling storm and two mesocyclones on going at this time (the "new" one being to the right).Place: Verhalen, Texas (31.1264, -103.593) Address: Verhalen, Texas

Posted: Apr 30, 2019, 7:11 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Beautiful "crown" SW Texas supercell (from B-737 airliner on 4/29/2019).

Posted: Apr 30, 2019, 6:55 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

For all those people who thought today was going to be junk either gave up too early or didn't even try.

Posted: Apr 30, 2019, 6:18 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Apr 30, 2019, 5:07 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Good job to everyone who headed out and scored today in America's heartland. No I was not able to chase this week. Kinda knew today would sting a bit, but I just am not free to chase until after May 7. It is what it is.

Derek Smith, you did good today. Colt Forney, stop complaining. There are people much worse off than you (like your buddy, me, in the dental chair 1500 miles away today)!

Posted: Apr 30, 2019, 5:00 PM

Chris Collura replied to a comment.

Posted: Apr 30, 2019, 4:24 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Calib Murffy southwest

Posted: Apr 30, 2019, 1:22 PM

Chris Collura commented on Maureen Loffredo's post.

Like bugs or animals = Who wouldn't go where its better?

Posted: Apr 30, 2019, 1:11 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Apr 30, 2019, 1:09 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Apr 30, 2019, 11:57 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Brandon Clement Yes!

Posted: Apr 30, 2019, 10:43 AM

Chris Collura commented on Mark Robinson's post.



Posted: Apr 30, 2019, 10:23 AM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Apr 29, 2019, 11:15 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brandon Clement's photo.



Posted: Apr 29, 2019, 11:13 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Apr 29, 2019, 9:21 PM


Absolutely amazing view of the supercell storm (roughly 8 PM CDT) over SW Texas from airliner from Phoenix to Fort Lauderdale. You can even see the left split to the right and beavers tail under a gorgeous crown!As @[1039237590:2048:Jack Corso] would say ... A lonely BOY :)Place: Texas (31, -100)

Posted: Apr 29, 2019, 12:31 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

I just LOVE those crazy videos ... You need to see the motorcycle ones too (like from "Life on Motorcycle" and "Moto Madness" channels). It really raised my awareness on bikers!

Posted: Apr 28, 2019, 8:18 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Apr 28, 2019, 6:43 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Jack Corso Nothing to see and you still got to amputate an arm and a leg (for donation) to pay for it :[

Posted: Apr 28, 2019, 9:21 AM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Apr 28, 2019, 9:18 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

Its the cost of living and what you are getting for it. I know several people who moved to NYC and are regretting it and / or flat broke now. I rarely even visit there much. Too expensive and too crowded. Plus after 9/11/2001 it wasn't the "same" anymore.

Posted: Apr 28, 2019, 9:13 AM

Chris Collura commented on Derek Sibley's post.

I totally wanted to do that with my TV every time ... I've been at the games many times and seen them IN PERSON get squashed. Derek Sibley, right?

Posted: Apr 28, 2019, 8:56 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Flight tomorrow from Orange County (SNA) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) with stop in Phoenix. Should be passing over SW Texas right at the time the forecasted supercells mature in late afternoon / evening. I'll make sure I get a window seat on the left side of the plane :)

Posted: Apr 28, 2019, 8:53 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jason Foster's post.

Even way back in 2005 and 2006, when I worked for a year in Lakeland, this was a nightmare. Obviously it's either still under construction or still a mess to this day (?) ... I even heard of road rage so bad leading to shootouts on this road - One a family who just got out of the "Magic Kingdom" that same day (back in 2005),

Posted: Apr 27, 2019, 9:28 PM

Chris Collura replied to Neerav Patel's comment.

Neerav Patel Didn't something like this JUST happen less than a year ago? WTF?

What on earth is this world coming to???????

Posted: Apr 27, 2019, 9:24 PM

Chris Collura commented on David Gold's post.

I despise racism and such attitude towards minority groups. I have many Jewish, Hispanic, even Asian and black friends who are the most wonderful people I know. In my opinion the worst people are right here in the USA, mostly white.

Me being from New York originally and growing up in S Florida ... I was abused and shoved to the side because people thought I was Jewish (I'm Italian Catholic but that didn't matter - If I was "from Long Island" that's what I was stereotyped for). That type of behavior was absolutely disgusting.

The so called "white people" can be more hateful than any minority race COMBINED. NO one needs to deal with this nonsense. So sad.

Posted: Apr 27, 2019, 7:55 PM


Dusted off and touched up! The meat of chase season 2019 approaching fast!

Posted: Apr 27, 2019, 2:57 PM

Chris Collura commented on John Beven's post.



Posted: Apr 27, 2019, 2:48 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jason Foster's post.

Sounds like one of my posts from Oct 2018 and prior.

Posted: Apr 27, 2019, 9:09 AM

Chris Collura commented on Colt Forney's photo.



Posted: Apr 27, 2019, 8:56 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.



Posted: Apr 27, 2019, 8:54 AM

Chris Collura replied to Josh Napper's comment.



Posted: Apr 26, 2019, 10:44 PM

Chris Collura commented on Billy Wade's post.



Posted: Apr 26, 2019, 9:56 AM

Chris Collura commented on Pep Boys's post.

Ironically I got 4 new tires yesterday at Pep Boys here in Fullerton, CA. Ofcourse they will suggest extra stuff (called "budgets" or up-selling), but I just say no to those services. Wound up paying hundreds less and service was pretty good. Just keep in mind this is hit or miss and depends on where you are or which tire shop ou go to.

Posted: Apr 26, 2019, 9:56 AM

Chris Collura replied to Jeff Thompson's comment.

I know. Just say no to those services and get the tires.

Posted: Apr 25, 2019, 11:17 AM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's post.

From a chasing standpoint it stinks this was at night.

Posted: Apr 25, 2019, 9:15 AM

Chris Collura replied to Nancy Baumer's comment.



Posted: Apr 24, 2019, 9:22 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jack Corso's comment.



Posted: Apr 24, 2019, 4:35 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Apr 24, 2019, 4:01 PM

Chris Collura commented on Meteorologist Tony Laubach's photo.

I have to sit it out UNTIL may 7 or 8 ... So this makes perfect sense.

Posted: Apr 24, 2019, 3:53 PM

Chris Collura replied to Tim Marshall's comment.



Posted: Apr 24, 2019, 3:52 PM

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



Posted: Apr 24, 2019, 3:48 PM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's photo.

Crazy pressures. Nailing the eye of a category 5 ain't an easy job. Anything below 925 mb is just insane.

That's like a cylinder of air 20+ miles wide and 2,500 to 3,000 feet high (1,000 feet is 33 mb ar so in a standard atmosphere) just removed / not there - And being maintained by the convection!

Posted: Apr 24, 2019, 1:45 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Stertz's post.

Confusing huh?

Sorry I CANT CHASE until AFTER May 7 anyways...

Posted: Apr 24, 2019, 1:43 PM

Chris Collura commented on Mashable's video.

Physics at its finest :)

Posted: Apr 23, 2019, 7:37 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jack Corso's comment.

Ill be open anytime after May 7 to see what the Boyz will be doing on the floor.

Posted: Apr 23, 2019, 3:57 PM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Kiesling's comment.

Doug Kiesling Hopefully that week not the "you should have been here last week" effect.

Posted: Apr 23, 2019, 1:46 PM

Chris Collura commented on Chadwick Lawson's post.

Avoid HOAs like a dangerous sexually transmitted disease.

Posted: Apr 23, 2019, 1:41 PM


Not to be a worry wart but some GFS models flipping between trough and ridging around April 30 through May 8 - Basically the ONLY week I cannot chase this year (Apr 29 to May 7) with painful doctor / dentist appointments in S Florida that week amongst other unchangeable tasks. I'm sure the "storm of the year" will be THAT week :)

Posted: Apr 22, 2019, 7:53 PM

Chris Collura replied to Colt Forney's comment.

Posted: Apr 22, 2019, 7:51 PM

Chris Collura commented on Colt Forney's post.

Haha ... Seasons off to a later start. Good since many of us cannot chase until mid May anyways.

Yes Colt Forney I hate anniversary posts.

Posted: Apr 22, 2019, 7:50 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's photo.



Posted: Apr 22, 2019, 3:45 PM

Chris Collura commented on Scott Bennett's post.

Testing...

Posted: Apr 22, 2019, 7:48 AM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Apr 21, 2019, 10:40 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jasper Deng's comment.



Posted: Apr 21, 2019, 9:33 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jasper Deng's comment.

iCyclone Let me dig through my hard drive and see if I have those. I'll post them to either here or PM you on this link.

Posted: Apr 21, 2019, 8:41 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Apr 21, 2019, 8:40 PM

Chris Collura replied to a comment.

Posted: Apr 21, 2019, 7:18 PM


Why when I see people "indoor skydiving" in a 130 MPH vertical wind tunnel running around 1,600 HP I think of a "supercell updraft"?Wait ... More like 200 MPH and 1,600 Billion HP.

Posted: Apr 21, 2019, 10:59 AM

Chris Collura commented on Stormtrack's post.

Tornado alley quite easy to find!

Posted: Apr 21, 2019, 10:57 AM

Chris Collura replied to Jasper Deng's comment.



Posted: Apr 21, 2019, 9:25 AM

Chris Collura replied to Brett Castro's comment.

iCyclone Our side of the storm in Callaway was also in an extremely intense part of the eyewall - Rather atypical compared to most storms. Hurricane was intense all around its core.

Posted: Apr 21, 2019, 9:21 AM

Chris Collura replied to Jasper Deng's comment.

Jasper Deng Also the right side is the worst area for winds and surge and with Michael that area was over low lying coastal areas so basically a death trap for hurricane chasing.

The eye of Michael was something a storm chaser may never get to experience (especially clear from the ground to 60,000 feet / 18 km as with this one).

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 10:06 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Stertz's photo.



Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 7:26 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Richard Henning Still for a pressure altitude of 9000 to 10000 feet that's a lot. I wonder if the most intense subsidence was in the lower portion of the eye and not at ~700 mb? Or maybe the eye being smaller?

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 7:20 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 7:18 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

John Beven Strange. I found the eye conditions at ground level hot and dry. It was a strange experience. Like an air mass in the fall in Arizona or New Mexico (but temps in the low 90s), giving way back to rain, wind, etc. in the eyewall with temps in the low 70s. Strange storm.

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 5:35 PM

Chris Collura commented on Wish's post.

15 days for delivery? Must be coming by boat / ship (Hong Kong to LA or something)...

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 5:32 PM

Chris Collura commented on Sea-Doo's post.

They need a 5 year warranty on these. I had mine 4 years (with the 1 year warranty expired and the remaining 4 years from a protection plan). I took care of the machine (garaged, oil and fluids changed, maintenance, rarely used in salt water, etc). Engine died. $9700 to rebuild it - And the "extended plan" did NOT cover it. I sold the machine after that. So sad I had to leave a sport I loved so much.

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 5:24 PM

Chris Collura replied to Josie Hilburn's comment.



Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 5:23 PM

Chris Collura commented on Ricky Forbes's video.

Falling ice. It's hard. It's like a rock...

...Safelite repair, Safelite replACE 🎶🎵

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 5:20 PM

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

Mark G. Farmer Basically a 40 mile wide tornado. Oh my gosh is an understatement.

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 4:08 PM

Chris Collura commented on Fishing Fish's video.



Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 4:03 PM

Chris Collura commented on John Beven's post.

I remember seeing some doppler radar speeds (Elgin AFB) offshore of Panama City with 158 knots (~1200 feet up). Not surprised since the hurricane was still offshore and intensifying. Plus I never saw an eye so clear OVER land with the stadium effect and all.

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 3:58 PM

Chris Collura replied to Roger Edwards's comment.

Colt Forney I was in Andrew too but I was barely 23 at the time. The storm came in at night and with a small eye. I managed part of the inner eyewall which was akin to being away from Michael's eye (but still close) in somewhere like Panama City Beach. Michael would have been horrible at night.

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 1:39 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Colt Forney Yeah. Glad all of us nailed that.

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 1:27 PM


Now since I'm basically UPWIND of the Central USA and Plains I need to keep an eye on the skies in California. Ofcourse no chasing there, but a trough (altocumulus castellanus) passing overhead there can denote severe weather east of the Rockies a few days later!Place: Long Beach, California (33.7692, -118.1938) Address: Long Beach, California 90801–90810, 90813–90815, 90822, 90831–90835, 90840, 90842, 90844, 90846–90848, 90853, 90895, 90899

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 1:23 PM

Chris Collura commented on Lisa Beal's post.



Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 1:21 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

Oh those bragging rites too!

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 1:19 PM

Chris Collura replied to Mona Lowenthal Krimsky's comment.

Mona Lowenthal Krimsky Befire 123EDI I fixed an old desktop someone tried to jam a DVD into the 5 1/4" floppy drive. Not surprised. The best in my life was a desktop from an older lady full of quarters since she didnt know how to "pay online" :]

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 1:17 PM

Chris Collura commented on Colt Forney's post.



Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 1:15 PM

Chris Collura commented on Roger Edwards's photo.

You get some really cool and surrealistic art effects with these tricks.

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 12:38 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling Photo & Video Fan Page.'s photo.

Stuff that hurricane chasing dreams are made of. Stadium of the Gods with the "upper Mezzanine" section 18 km up.

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 12:36 PM


Kinda fitting as its trending news today ;)Place: Chua Hue Quang (33.759316171, -117.9347697) Address: Garden Grove, California 92703

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 12:33 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

iCyclone It was insane. I just happened to look up from the SE side of the hotel. We all had a lot on our minds including our safety that day!

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 12:33 PM

Chris Collura replied to Mona Lowenthal Krimsky's comment.

Mona Lowenthal Krimsky Bingo!!!

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 12:32 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling Photo & Video Fan Page.'s post.

History...

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 12:31 PM

Chris Collura commented on Colt Forney's post.

That's right Colt Forney. And a daytime cat 5 is much RARER than any EF5 tornadoes you may have missed. God and nature always will please :)

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 10:03 AM


For all you computer geeks, especially the older folks, this is a Brother "word processor" from a catalog in the late 80's / early 90's. There is something wrong with this picture - Can you spot it?

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 9:47 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dana Kavner Sibley's post.

In time too as Michael was upgraded to cat 5. A high 5.

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 9:45 AM

Chris Collura commented on Roger Edwards's photo.

What do you do - Put soUp in it? Hahaha!!!

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 8:46 AM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's photo.



Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 8:17 AM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's post.

It's sad when NON chasers complain about a busted forecast! Aren't people supposed to be HAPPY when something BAD doesnt hapoen?

"Damned if you do ... Damned if you dont"?

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 8:06 AM

Chris Collura commented on Mike Hollingshead's post.



Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 8:03 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

I know many folks who didnt chase this one and it wasnt an easy pill to swallow. Regardless of it being a 4 or a 5.

Winds of 155 to 160 mph visually look almost the same when your peering at it through a hotel that's disintegrating around you :-/

Posted: Apr 19, 2019, 8:01 AM

https://www.noaa.gov/media-release/hurricane-michael-upgraded-to-category-5-at-time-of-us-landfall

Posted: Apr 18, 2019, 4:19 PM

Chris Collura commented on Lisa Beal's photo.

Your anus is normally pink. But URanus is blue due to hydrogen / methane in its upper atmosphere.

Posted: Apr 18, 2019, 4:17 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

Save it for MAY

Posted: Apr 18, 2019, 4:09 PM

Chris Collura replied to Lori Ferguson's comment.

Lori Ferguson Sure was. Plus after 2013 the relationship (if you wanna call it as such) between my dad and I was never the same. He found a g/f within 3 months and to just recently complained and dissed me on why I could not find anyone.

South Florida is a place to go to vacation, retire, or die (with a big trust fund).

Anyway I did move out and I am in S California now with great partner Cindy (and 2,500 miles away from the superficial garbage called "S Florida" ...Believe it or not, the LA area ain't the hateful / plastic surgery place being touted around).

After that and seeing a guy like me can "succeed" after all, my dad finally stopped complaining and stopped telling me to "get a life" :)))

Posted: Apr 18, 2019, 4:06 PM

Chris Collura replied to Lori Ferguson's comment.

Chris Kridler Yeah but when she visits me (in a dream) I wake up balling (49 y/o "phart" crying, yeah I know) with the smell of her STILL in my nose!!!!

Posted: Apr 18, 2019, 4:03 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.

Thanks guys ... ONCE in a while I have this "moment". I just miss her and my dad's unwelcoming disposition didn't help much either since 2016 (YES that's WHY I'm living in southern California NOW).

Whats so suckey about it that it seems like after 6:05 CDT in El Reno Oklahoma 2013 my luck and karma was never EVER the same again for the rest of that year. My mom passing being the icing on a bad cake.

Posted: Apr 18, 2019, 4:00 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's post.

At the end of the day ... did they really need it?

I see 2" on SPC storm reports. Not the feared 3.5" plus "gorilla" hail stuff.

I assume a "messy MCS" was what actually occurred with the area east of DFW stoutly capped.

Posted: Apr 17, 2019, 7:01 PM

Chris Collura commented on Meteorologist Tony Laubach's photo.

Damn cap...

Posted: Apr 17, 2019, 6:53 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dana Kavner Sibley's post.

You can just tell "New Jersey" to shove it now!

Posted: Apr 17, 2019, 6:52 PM

Chris Collura replied to Lori Ferguson's comment.

Lori Ferguson Thanks. Yeah it's more sporadic now. That killer year of 2013 was like 6 years ago. But sometimes it feels more like 6 days. Too many aweful things that year.

Posted: Apr 17, 2019, 6:26 PM

Chris Collura is feeling emotional.

Tonight for dinner I decided to make some breaded chicken. Dropped a few eggs here in the doorstep. Not a big deal...

....Until I just was reminded of my mom singing to me making the chicken crust / bread crumbs and egg wash (she taught me that as a kid). And we were laughing dropping the eggs.

And about 6 months ago I dreamed her and I were making it. So "realistic" that I purposely took my time in the dream so I can SPEND more time with her.

I hate these moments as I'm in tears now. I miss her so much. Its unfortunate these moments hit me when least expected :(

Posted: Apr 17, 2019, 10:32 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Margie Kieper I have out here in S California. My point is to not pass up any opportunities as nothing is forever. Live TODAY and never yesterday, and don't worry about "too far" into the future.

Posted: Apr 17, 2019, 10:32 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

iCyclone Awesome. I really want to see this stuff.

Posted: Apr 17, 2019, 10:30 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

iCyclone Yeah for a while now ;-)

Posted: Apr 16, 2019, 7:17 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Margie Kieper Yeah back in the 90s (when I was young and EXTREMELY STUPID) I listened to my ex g/f Maria (sorry, Puerto Rico) and simply didnt go to concerts nor airshows.

She always said "go next year" ... and NEXT YEAR would come and the airshow was cancelled - forever.

I will refer to stupid people like me in the 90s caring oh so much about an over domineering spouse (and giving into others "selfishness") as the "should have gone to see Notre Dame 'effect'!"

Posted: Apr 16, 2019, 7:12 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Apr 16, 2019, 7:05 PM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's photo.

Blue skies NOW here in Anaheim.

Posted: Apr 16, 2019, 7:04 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Miranda Kay Roberts Yeah. Me neither. Not worth pissing away several years of chase funds over Easter / Spring Break!

Posted: Apr 16, 2019, 7:02 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's photo.

Oh my God... just lay OFF the alcohol (and arguments with their wife)!

Posted: Apr 16, 2019, 3:16 PM

Chris Collura commented on Mike Geukes's photo.

Sad story. God bless you both.

Posted: Apr 16, 2019, 2:54 PM

Chris Collura commented on Miranda Kay Roberts's post.

If you are late to your in laws for Easter then it's bad. They know that.

Posted: Apr 16, 2019, 2:52 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Margie Kieper After seeing so many things cancelled or changing I learned the HARD WAY to just GO. Wait and you'll miss it since there simply may NOT be "next year" or "another time".

I also learned to choose significant others wisely, with understanding and respect to my passions and such.

Since LIFE is indeed a 4 letter word, it does have balls, so grab them while you have your health and ability!!!!!!

Posted: Apr 16, 2019, 2:50 PM

Chris Collura commented on Billy Wade's post.

https://youtu.be/2h7QzVoqhlA

Posted: Apr 16, 2019, 2:48 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Apr 16, 2019, 12:43 PM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's photo.

Yeah we dont get that here unfortunately.

Posted: Apr 16, 2019, 12:42 PM

Chris Collura commented on Margie Kieper's post.

This is why I totally despise anyone saying that "you cant go, maybe next year..." type of attitude (especially between over domineering spouses or wives). Nothing is 4 ever ... If you get a chance, do it. Not just Notre Dame but other places or events, such as airshows, concerts, etc. Sad...

Posted: Apr 16, 2019, 12:00 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

So ... um let's see ... $30 extra (Liability damage waiver LDW) a day on car rental of $70+ (Easter egg-hunt inlaw visitor rates) ... Gonna need it.

Posted: Apr 16, 2019, 11:58 AM

Chris Collura replied to Alan Comer's comment.

Good to know.

Posted: Apr 16, 2019, 11:56 AM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Apr 16, 2019, 11:53 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's photo.

Yeah I saw that on several models (COD numericals) over past couple days. Not worth dropping over inflated "Easter rates" on air tickets ($1000+) / rent-a-car ($70++ a day instead of $20). May will be here soon before you know it and we all just drive out.

Posted: Apr 15, 2019, 7:56 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Stertz's post.

1988 was the so called "ash tray" of all chase years (if it wasnt for the fall season in 2006, that would have been just as bad as 1988). 1989 I dont think was too bad.

Posted: Apr 15, 2019, 7:50 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jason Foster's post.

Sorry I cut out my drama last year and just feel there's little or no need for it on here anymore :)

Posted: Apr 14, 2019, 9:33 AM


This is not today (4/14), and certainly not yesterday (4/13), but exactly 7 years ago today in central Kansas (April 14, 2012 - Rice County EF-4)! We need some of this ;]

Posted: Apr 14, 2019, 12:34 AM

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Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 8:44 PM

Chris Collura commented on Billy Wade's photo.

Pacific air MEETS gulf air ;)

Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 8:42 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brandon Clement's photo.

Oh , that "comma"

Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 8:41 PM

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Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 8:40 PM

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Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 8:37 PM


No offense to anyone who headed out today ... BUT sorry, I just had to post "something" :/Failed dates and stand ups HURT :/

Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 8:26 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Stertz's photo.

Eyeing this up with far more interest than the false alerts in the deep south today (4/13). Let's see how this one shapes up if we get any good recovery.

Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 8:09 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Foster's comment.

Jason Foster Haha ... I guess both places since who knows where I'm at at any given point. I updated it! Thanks.

Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 8:04 PM


Here's a quick video clip of a dust devil earlier near the south end of Skydive Perris in Perris, California (April 13, 2019). Hopefully better than the severe setup in the south-central USA?

Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 7:34 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

Yeah not much happened. Those trees stop it every time.

Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 7:32 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jack Corso's comment.



Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 7:30 PM

Chris Collura replied to Cheryl Schumacher Chang's comment.

Cheryl Schumacher Chang Yeah just dont ever want to skydive and be under parachute to land near one of those!

Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 7:29 PM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Kiesling's comment.

Doug Kiesling Yeah you probably got that right :)

Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 7:27 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 5:13 PM

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Dust devil on the south end of Skydive Perris (in Perris, CA) on April 13, 2019. Try to avoid these when skydiving!Place: Perris, California (33.7876, -117.2276) Address: Perris, California 92570–92572, 92599

Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 5:12 PM

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C-17 Globemaster approaching March Air Reserve Base near Perris, CA on April 13, 2019.Place: Perris, California (33.7876, -117.2276) Address: Perris, California 92570–92572, 92599

Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 5:11 PM

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Skydiving in Perris, California - April 13, 2019.Place: Perris, California (33.7876, -117.2276) Address: Perris, California 92570–92572, 92599

Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 5:11 PM

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Skydiving in Perris, California - April 13, 2019.Place: Perris, California (33.7876, -117.2276) Address: Perris, California 92570–92572, 92599

Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 5:11 PM

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Skydiving in Perris, California - April 13, 2019.Place: Perris, California (33.7876, -117.2276) Address: Perris, California 92570–92572, 92599

Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 5:11 PM

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Skydiving in Perris, California - April 13, 2019.Place: Perris, California (33.7876, -117.2276) Address: Perris, California 92570–92572, 92599

Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 4:31 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Foster's comment.

Jason Foster Yeah for a while.

Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 4:29 PM

Chris Collura commented on Nick Nolte's post.



Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 4:27 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Foster's comment.

Jason Foster Both but mainly for fun. I'm in S California now so this is like driving from Miami to Orlando (Anaheim to Las Vegas) for me.

Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 4:24 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jesse Post's comment.

Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 4:22 PM

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Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 1:45 PM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Crisp's comment.

Doug Crisp Same here.

Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 1:45 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Evan Hatch Haha. So he didnt go?

Watch there wont be any visible tornadoes then.

Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 1:44 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

Race chasing?

Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 1:43 PM

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Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 1:41 PM

Chris Collura replied to Bill Hark's comment.

Bill Hark Yeah to be honest not more than what I already have or dont really need. I'm happy with my canon Digital Rebel t3, gopro hero 3, and Sony NX 70 HD camera.

This was, however, interesting seeing all this tech, but little (outside of going 4k maybe) for a storm chasing standpoint (yeah should YOU take a $40,000+ 8k camera outfit into a hurricane???) ;-)

Many film production and software was interesting to see as well.

Posted: Apr 13, 2019, 1:38 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Foster's comment.

Jason Foster Yes mainly on Wednesday April 10.

Posted: Apr 12, 2019, 7:37 PM

Chris Collura replied to Matthew Galloway's comment.

Matthew Galloway That's a good point. I've seen high end MDT risks throw out a linear / messy MCS with sporadic reports of marginally severe winds and penny sized hail.

Posted: Apr 12, 2019, 7:35 PM

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Posted: Apr 12, 2019, 7:29 PM

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Posted: Apr 12, 2019, 7:26 PM

Chris Collura commented on Stormtrack's photo.

Tempting but the terrain, trees, and fast storm motions discouraged me. Good luck and stay safe for those who head out!

Posted: Apr 12, 2019, 7:25 PM

Chris Collura replied to Mary Helton-Willingham's comment.

Mary Helton-Willingham And very fast storm motions.

Posted: Apr 12, 2019, 7:24 PM

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Posted: Apr 12, 2019, 7:23 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brandon Clement's photo.

Go for this, Scott Peake!

Posted: Apr 12, 2019, 7:22 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brandon Clement's photo.

If that CAM verifies it would be down right scary for much of Louisiana. I opted not to chase this due to terrain / trees and fast storm motions (60+ knots) :[

Posted: Apr 12, 2019, 6:57 PM

https://youtu.be/oIlEEXh_CNg

Posted: Apr 12, 2019, 9:10 AM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's post.

Glad you made it here to stateside. Yeah that moderate risk is tempting but it's also in a crappy area for chasing anyways. Hope to see you out there too.

Posted: Apr 11, 2019, 7:41 PM

Chris Collura commented on David Gold's post.

The terrain will be a big issue with this setup. If it was farther west I would be getting tickets now but I'm not dealing with trees and hills (again)!

Posted: Apr 11, 2019, 7:36 PM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's post.

If you're flying into Las Vegas you could have got a glimpse of the last day of the NAB show. I was there yesterday for that! Too bad I could have ran into you.

Posted: Apr 11, 2019, 7:34 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jack Corso's comment.

Jack Corso White invaderz hired some boyz?

Posted: Apr 9, 2019, 4:57 PM

Chris Collura replied to Brian Stertz's comment.

Brian Stertz Not to mention a pretty big cell dead zone / data hole in SW Iowa, NW Missouri, and SE Nebraska on many networks.

Posted: Apr 9, 2019, 4:49 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Foster's comment.

Jason Foster Mine (the 2009 Escape) was pretty much care free until I got rid of it in 2016 for the Jeep. It had just racked up 210,000 miles.

Posted: Apr 8, 2019, 6:01 PM

Chris Collura commented on Miranda Kay Roberts's post.

Car cigarette lighter.

Posted: Apr 8, 2019, 5:56 PM

Chris Collura commented on Windy's video.

Looks like mud.

Posted: Apr 8, 2019, 5:55 PM

Chris Collura commented on Inventions & Creations's video.

Looks like click bait to me.

Posted: Apr 8, 2019, 5:42 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Foster's comment.

Jason Foster Sounds like chasing in hurricane Michael with John Planco :)

Posted: Apr 8, 2019, 5:41 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's post.

Got yourself into "a vacation" I assume :)

Posted: Apr 8, 2019, 5:39 PM

Chris Collura replied to Bill Hark's comment.

Bill Hark The storm chaser rocket. Trust me, like spring break and airfares, THEY KNOW.

Posted: Apr 8, 2019, 5:39 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

The NAB show

Posted: Apr 8, 2019, 5:38 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's photo.

$4.19 at some stations out here in S California. Was $2.97 early last month. Dont cry baby.

Posted: Apr 8, 2019, 5:37 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jack Corso's comment.

Jack Corso No Jack, it's the screw the storm chasers season (after seeing OKC at $1.49 past 5 months). Every damn year same BS.

Posted: Apr 6, 2019, 9:51 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jason Foster's post.

Not a cool thing for him to do. You got good, bad, and just plain stupid cops.

Posted: Apr 5, 2019, 2:25 PM

Chris Collura replied to Dana Kavner Sibley's comment.

Dana Kavner Sibley I hope hes better there than in NJ.

Posted: Apr 5, 2019, 2:08 PM

Chris Collura replied to Dana Kavner Sibley's comment.

Dana Kavner Sibley That's definitely him in the middle.

Posted: Apr 5, 2019, 2:07 PM

Chris Collura replied to Eugene Finkelstein's comment.



Posted: Apr 5, 2019, 2:07 PM

Chris Collura replied to Eugene Finkelstein's comment.

Evelyn Wade Spring break SUCKS

Posted: Apr 3, 2019, 6:37 PM

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Posted: Apr 3, 2019, 3:01 PM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's photo.

Nice and great job. Always helps having such "in situ" reports!

Didnt something similar hit us in Harvey (Rockport, TX back in late Aug 2017)?

Posted: Apr 3, 2019, 2:59 PM

Chris Collura commented on Stormtrack's photo.



Posted: Apr 3, 2019, 2:57 PM

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Posted: Apr 3, 2019, 2:56 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Foster's comment.

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

Posted: Apr 3, 2019, 11:34 AM


Oh my God I had such a laugh today screwng with one of those "lower your interest rate" fake / robo-calls. Instead of just hanging up, I just connected and kept them on the line!For 20 minutes!!! Giving my birthday with the day swapped, fake expiration date, replacing each number in my 16 digit credit card number with a "1" or "9", fake SS number, just playing along and wasting the Hindu (Indian) guy's 20+ minutes. Damn next time I'll record this and post it!!!Alas, after 20+ minutes, he says "You sure that's your CC number?" few times and I say "Oh, yeah, it sure is!" ... Then the India guy says "Go f'ck yourself and shove that card up your ass!" --Click!!! (...Dial Tone...)

Posted: Apr 2, 2019, 12:18 PM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's post.

Cant wait to see you out there and maybe get some shots of us in the Mc Donald's drive through? Haha!

Posted: Apr 2, 2019, 12:14 PM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Kiesling's comment.

Doug Kiesling I wouldn't consider them "storm chasers" though. Those would be victims who were just filming their last moments.

Posted: Apr 2, 2019, 12:11 PM

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Posted: Apr 2, 2019, 12:05 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's photo.

Haha... April fools?

Very funny, Doug Kiesling!

Posted: Apr 2, 2019, 12:04 PM

Chris Collura commented on Derek Sibley's photo.

Congratulations and I'm so happy for you that you got far away from that New Jersey dump :)

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