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Posts And Comments For May 2019

Posted: May 31, 2019, 8:08 PM

Chris Collura commented on Severe Storms - Daniel Shaw's photo.

My 2009 Ford Escape was still going strong at 210,000 miles before I traded it in (for $100 lol) for the Jeep!

Posted: May 31, 2019, 8:05 PM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's post.



Posted: May 31, 2019, 5:29 PM

Chris Collura replied to Scott Bennett's comment.

Scott Bennett No, Bissell. Lol

Posted: May 31, 2019, 5:28 PM

Chris Collura commented on Around Atlantic's photo.

Bissell ... Life is dirty, clean it up 🎶🎵

Posted: May 31, 2019, 5:26 PM

Chris Collura commented on It's Gone Viral's video.

Free entertainment for most by standers ... Hell for the person. Screw drugs!

Posted: May 31, 2019, 5:25 PM

Chris Collura commented on Meteorologist Cory Reppenhagen's video.

That's definitely a dust devil as it is lifting the dust still swirls in the air but no more ground circulation. It lifts because it's hot rising air as it dissipates.

Posted: May 31, 2019, 5:23 PM

Chris Collura commented on Miranda Kay Roberts's post.

Not including the ones on the "other side" of the system in Iowa!

Posted: May 31, 2019, 4:12 PM

Chris Collura replied to Rosie Button's comment.

Mike Olbinski Gigantic hail probably.

Posted: May 31, 2019, 4:04 PM


Never forget these three great people and the largest tornado in history on May 31, 2013 (six years ago) that took their lives in the name of science.Tim and his son Paul Samaras, and scientist Carl Young perished in this tornado near El Reno, Oklahoma along with another amateur storm chaser and 5 other people, all in their vehicles.

Posted: May 31, 2019, 1:31 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: May 31, 2019, 12:55 PM

Chris Collura replied to Darin Brunin's comment.

Darin Brunin Haha... it's an implied thank you. Like my dad and I... dont talk much but if I do something for him he doesnt say a thing but deep down inside theres a thank you in there. Maybe we dont hear it. Lol.

Posted: May 31, 2019, 12:53 PM

Chris Collura replied to Chuck Doswell's comment.

Chuck Doswell And - Unfortunately - Things like this will become more and more :(

Posted: May 31, 2019, 12:49 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Dave Lewison Still annotating the details when done so no legend yet. The red "X"s are storms intercepted.

Posted: May 31, 2019, 12:48 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Skip Talbot Yeah you guys did good on that storm!

Posted: May 31, 2019, 11:07 AM

Chris Collura commented on Scott Currens's post.

This is both unfortunate and scary. Loss of situational awareness is what hurts (or even kills) in such tornadoes.

Posted: May 31, 2019, 10:41 AM

http://sky-chaser.com/mwcl2019.htm#EXP19

Posted: May 31, 2019, 10:33 AM

Chris Collura commented on Skip Talbot's post.

I got on this storm too late. Still a very sour pill to swallow. My mistake was hanging out way too long SE of Salina before realizing anything was going on 100 miles to my west. I heard many MANY others did the same thing.

Posted: May 31, 2019, 10:25 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's photo.



Posted: May 30, 2019, 9:03 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: May 30, 2019, 8:57 PM

Chris Collura commented on Billy Wade's post.

Haha... Who's this? Umbrella Tom?

Posted: May 30, 2019, 8:53 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Foster's comment.

Jason Foster One less, 9,999 to go ... Then 999 more take up chasing in the near term :(

Posted: May 30, 2019, 8:51 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

OMG listened to that growing up there as a kid. I remember that was a favorite station. Sad.

Posted: May 30, 2019, 9:26 AM

Chris Collura commented on Bill Hark's photo.

One night in 2017 I saw millions of those bugs, almost surreal / Christmas like with the lightning in the distance. Amazing.

The bugs splatting on my windshield at night are weird too. Many bright green glowing areas like embers.

Posted: May 30, 2019, 8:03 AM

Chris Collura replied to Paul Botten's comment.



Posted: May 30, 2019, 6:38 AM

Chris Collura commented on Kory Hartman's post.



Posted: May 30, 2019, 6:21 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's photo.

Counter intuitive

Posted: May 30, 2019, 6:20 AM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.



Posted: May 29, 2019, 10:29 PM

Chris Collura commented on Scott Peake's post.

Posted: May 29, 2019, 10:19 PM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's post.



Posted: May 29, 2019, 9:31 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Tim Marshall Wow. Thats awesome.

Posted: May 29, 2019, 9:30 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Foster's comment.

When you LEAST expect it!

Posted: May 29, 2019, 9:24 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Tornadoes / funnels in Iowa on May 29, 2019 near Williiamsburg (Iowa County west of Iowa City).

Posted: May 29, 2019, 9:24 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Tornadoes / funnels in Iowa on May 29, 2019 near Williiamsburg (Iowa County west of Iowa City).

Posted: May 29, 2019, 9:24 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Tornadoes / funnels in Iowa on May 29, 2019 near Williiamsburg (Iowa County west of Iowa City).

Posted: May 29, 2019, 9:24 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Tornadoes / funnels in Iowa on May 29, 2019 near Williiamsburg (Iowa County west of Iowa City).

Posted: May 29, 2019, 9:22 PM

Chris Collura replied to Rocky Rascovich's comment.

I went for that 2% knowing it was a warm (or occluded) front / surface low / cold core play. Had to head up that way anyway. Like a tree falling in a forest no one sees or hears - Nice to be THERE to see it (tor in Iowa)!

Posted: May 29, 2019, 6:03 PM


Cute little LP storm with funnel under it ... West of Iowa City.

Posted: May 29, 2019, 5:50 PM


Right now west of Iowa City, Iowa!

Posted: May 29, 2019, 4:34 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.



Posted: May 29, 2019, 4:18 PM

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

Handsome pic buddy!

Posted: May 29, 2019, 4:14 PM


From the FAR SIDE west of Iowa City = Brief tornado out of this mini supercell :)

Posted: May 29, 2019, 1:02 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's post.

When was this?

Posted: May 29, 2019, 12:22 PM

Chris Collura commented on Randy Dean Hicks's post.

Based on the pattern you'll have plenty of time

Posted: May 29, 2019, 12:19 PM

Chris Collura commented on Miranda Kay Roberts's post.

Distance is your friend

Posted: May 29, 2019, 12:17 PM

Chris Collura commented on Margie Kieper's photo.

DelayZ

Posted: May 29, 2019, 12:15 PM

Chris Collura replied to John Beven's comment.

John Beven Love the high IPV beers.

Posted: May 29, 2019, 12:15 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

William T. Reid Yeah

Posted: May 29, 2019, 12:03 PM

Chris Collura commented on Margie Kieper's photo.

I didnt even think there was a connecting airport there. Is that a propeller plane?

Posted: May 29, 2019, 12:01 PM

Chris Collura commented on Margie Kieper's photo.



Posted: May 29, 2019, 12:00 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Margie Kieper It looks like all messy junk convection anyways. Not worth it.

Posted: May 29, 2019, 11:59 AM

Chris Collura commented on Margie Kieper's post.

Get out of that "slop" ;)

Posted: May 29, 2019, 11:58 AM

Chris Collura commented on Billy Wade's post.

You guys had both Tim Samaras and God watching over you all. Glad everyone OK.

Posted: May 29, 2019, 11:57 AM

Chris Collura commented on Margie Kieper's post.

You guys flying into Dallas or connecting?

Posted: May 29, 2019, 11:50 AM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: May 29, 2019, 11:49 AM

Chris Collura commented on David Gold's photo.

Again early and messy junk.

Posted: May 29, 2019, 11:46 AM

Chris Collura replied to John Monteverdi's comment.

John Monteverdi It was an interesting evolution of the synoptic environment to say the least!

Posted: May 29, 2019, 11:45 AM

Chris Collura replied to Daniel Shaw's comment.

Daniel Shaw not an easy day.

Posted: May 29, 2019, 11:43 AM

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

The last tornado of that storm was 5 to 10 minutes of my arrival on it. I messed this day up beyond belief. Good move on your crew busting west early.

Posted: May 29, 2019, 8:44 AM

Chris Collura replied to Daniel Shaw's comment.

Daniel Shaw I should be back out in June after da ridge!

Posted: May 29, 2019, 8:44 AM

Chris Collura replied to Bill Hark's comment.

Bill Hark Its been a pleasure!

Posted: May 29, 2019, 12:46 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Looks like a break from chasing for a while (finally). Yesterday was not a good way to end a long chase trip segment, but it happens.

Today I simply cannot justify driving nearly 500 miles to the enhanced area south of the Red River and rushing there. I will be headed to Chicago in a couple of days for down time so maybe I'll catch a rogue storm in Iowa. Who knows.

It was awesome seeing you all out there in tornado alley this year!

Posted: May 29, 2019, 12:41 AM

Chris Collura commented on Bill Hark's photo.

That storm way northwest was extremely outlier of any forecasts and on the edge of the measly 2% SPC tornado probs. Unfortunately I realized there was even a storm out there and it was too late.

Posted: May 29, 2019, 12:38 AM

Chris Collura replied to Rocky Rascovich's comment.

Rocky Rascovich Yup I know. It's still good to be PRIVILEGED to simply be out in the Plains and chasing. God bless.

Posted: May 29, 2019, 12:36 AM

Chris Collura replied to Mike Hollingshead's comment.



Posted: May 29, 2019, 12:35 AM

Chris Collura replied to Matt Crowther's comment.



Posted: May 29, 2019, 12:33 AM

Chris Collura replied to Matt Crowther's comment.

Matt Crowther That makes Dave Lewison and I feel somewhat better. It happens.

Posted: May 29, 2019, 12:31 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

Today if it makes you feel better was one of the worst chase days in my life. I was sitting 50 miles away from Topeka and waited there too long only to rush 90 miles to a tornado producing storm near Beloit (where I drove through in the morning!) Only to see it die right as I got to it - then 150 miles to the east a wedge goes through KC. Right now I'm just gonna go home. Sorry.

Posted: May 28, 2019, 7:06 PM

Chris Collura commented on Kory Hartman's post.

Unlike Chapman in 2016 = This one did NOT wait for me.

Posted: May 28, 2019, 6:55 PM

Chris Collura replied to Rocky Rascovich's comment.

Rocky Rascovich Today was one of the worst chase days in my life. I was sitting 50 miles away from Topeka and waited there too long only to rush 90 miles to a tornado producing storm near Beloit (where I drove through in the morning!) Only to see it die right as I got to it - then 150 miles to the east a wedge goes through KC. Right now I'm just gonna go home. Sorry.

Posted: May 28, 2019, 3:40 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

How on earth did I wind up in NE Kansas today? Looking at a tornadic supercell 100 miles west of me under clear skies ... Now THATS what I call a f'ckup.

Posted: May 28, 2019, 12:06 PM

Chris Collura commented on Scott Hammel's photo.

Nice shot.

And yes ... TWICE I went to s
Subway and they were out of bread.

NOT an isolated incident. Just sounds like some moron didnt do their job.

Posted: May 28, 2019, 11:36 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jason Foster's post.

I heard it's dead down there now. Esp storm wise.

Posted: May 28, 2019, 7:22 AM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

Starting out in the Topeka vicinity.

Posted: May 27, 2019, 10:45 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Pnoramic image of a violent HP supercell near Imperial, Nebraska after moving out of Holyoke in NE Colorado on May 27, 2019. A multi-vortex tornado also was in progress.Place: Imperial, Nebraska (40.5184, -101.642) Address: Imperial, Nebraska 69033

Posted: May 27, 2019, 8:34 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own photo.

Pancakes anyone?

Posted: May 27, 2019, 8:33 PM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's post.

That's just sick! I was almost under that on Highway 6.

Posted: May 27, 2019, 6:48 PM


Now THATS a supercell!

Posted: May 27, 2019, 5:54 PM

Chris Collura replied to Lori Ferguson's comment.

Lori Ferguson Good :)

Posted: May 27, 2019, 5:47 PM


Big HP with multi vortex tor beneath it east of Holyoke, Colorado!

Posted: May 27, 2019, 5:23 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Silly question: Anyone notice all of a sudden all the spotter network icons vanished?

Posted: May 27, 2019, 5:22 PM


Weak tornado west of Holyoke.

Posted: May 27, 2019, 3:50 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: May 27, 2019, 11:28 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Rona Langdon Kansas. It's actually Sharon Springs

Posted: May 27, 2019, 11:26 AM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Stertz's post.

Decided against IL. Not another rain wrapped clustafuk.

Posted: May 27, 2019, 11:25 AM

Chris Collura commented on Bill Hark's post.

High risk? What high risk?

No ... Play the NE Colorado target. Clear air, upslope, cap just right.

And you can finish a late lunch without having to get a doggie bag!

Posted: May 27, 2019, 11:23 AM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

Shes not letting you chase I assume?

Posted: May 27, 2019, 8:20 AM


Nice start to a chase day. I cough hard and sharted. Hopefully today mother nature won't do "the same" :)

Posted: May 26, 2019, 9:34 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Dave Lewison Thanks. I was wondering about that. Looks like that was near Wiley and that brief thin tornado from the cell that was smaller and BEFORE the bigger supercell near Lamar.

Posted: May 26, 2019, 9:29 PM

Chris Collura replied to a comment.

Posted: May 26, 2019, 9:24 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jordan Carruthers's comment.

Posted: May 26, 2019, 9:23 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: May 26, 2019, 9:23 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jordan Carruthers's comment.

Posted: May 26, 2019, 9:22 PM

Chris Collura commented on Colt Forney's post.

The last 3 days were Colt Forney days (messy convection and super early initiation) ... I thought you were out there. Lol

Posted: May 26, 2019, 9:16 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tony Laubach's post.

Wow. Speaking about "rain wrapped" luck!!!

Posted: May 26, 2019, 9:13 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.



Posted: May 26, 2019, 6:36 PM

Chris Collura commented on Meteorologist Tony Laubach's photo.

I drove THROUGH Sharon Springs at 6:15. Go figure.

Posted: May 26, 2019, 6:34 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

And maybe - Just maybe - There will never be a cap to prevent storms firing before lunch time because if climate change?

And yeah - This is disgusting.

Posted: May 26, 2019, 5:50 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tony Laubach's photo.

Rain wrapped gem.

Posted: May 26, 2019, 4:23 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

Yeah ... Looks more like something in Miami Florida than the high plains. What a mess.

Posted: May 26, 2019, 4:11 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

And for what?

The day went down like the past 3 days did ... Where the SPC percentages were directly related to the disappointment.

Posted: May 26, 2019, 3:40 PM


Here we go again. SR 96 east of Eads, Colorado. Sorry about the stupid wiper.

Posted: May 26, 2019, 3:17 PM


North of Wiles, Colorado. Its trying!

Posted: May 26, 2019, 1:34 PM

Chris Collura commented on Meteorologist Tony Laubach's photo.

"Messy"

My favorite word :(

Posted: May 26, 2019, 1:34 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jeffery Hilger's comment.

Jeffery Hilger Linear MCS as per HRRR

Posted: May 26, 2019, 1:31 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Once again the "good morning" of chasing was EARLY convection. Never a good thing. Unless things recover (HRRR shows line segments at 0z, probably invisible night time tornadoes taking lives again), the 15% you can basically shove it.

Oh AND "moving northeast at 55 mph" too. Is it late MAY or early March?

Posted: May 26, 2019, 1:27 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jeremy Tyer's comment.



Posted: May 26, 2019, 1:24 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Bill Hark I'm sure Colt Forney was near it. He's the guilty one :-/

Posted: May 26, 2019, 12:58 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Jade Vajna And deadly ones you cant see.

Posted: May 26, 2019, 12:55 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Never mind ... it just evaporated

Posted: May 26, 2019, 12:40 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

Dave Lewison, the supercell near Springfield, Colorado looks to be the storm of the day.

Posted: May 26, 2019, 12:38 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

Missed the Canadian TX wedge spike driven in our hearts that much harder.

Posted: May 26, 2019, 12:38 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Boggs's comment.

Jason Boggs Its been early bull shit since the 24th.

Posted: May 26, 2019, 9:43 AM

Chris Collura commented on Meteorologist Tony Laubach's post.

This "messy" word has been cursing us all starting with missing the Canadian TX wedge on the 23rd. I would like to at least finish lunch before having to rush out on a "day that's done before it began" :(

Posted: May 26, 2019, 8:40 AM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

I am in Liberal, Kansas now pondering going west but maybe to W OK Panhandle extreme SW Kansas. The NAM shows another messy bow echo up north and (the bad word) "early" on. I not gobbling down hamburgers again for lunch only to mess with the mess again (before evening finishing lunch)!

Posted: May 26, 2019, 5:23 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's post.

I woke up and just saw this.

Yesterday I was on a rain wrapped but weaker tornado embedded in about 1000 square miles of messy rain and nothing organized. Saw the wind shifted and popped my ears.

This must have been absolutely devastating. These embedded tornadoes can kill people in their sleep.

Posted: May 26, 2019, 4:53 AM

Chris Collura commented on Colt Forney's video.

Completely rain wrapped and at night. These people died in their sleep.

Posted: May 25, 2019, 9:59 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tony Laubach's photo.

I would have joined you guys but I was only able to make it to Liberal.

Posted: May 25, 2019, 6:50 PM

Chris Collura commented on Meteorologist Tony Laubach's photo.

Missing May 23 wedge more painful ey?

Posted: May 25, 2019, 1:58 PM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Kiesling's comment.

Doug Kiesling Ouch. A ground anchor for the winch would have helped.

Posted: May 25, 2019, 1:12 PM

Chris Collura commented on Stormtrack's post.

That's about all that's going on now (these anniversaries) :(

Posted: May 25, 2019, 1:11 PM


For now ... The storm radar environment for 100 mile radius around Amarillo looks something like THIS. Yuck. Again storms firing before even finishing my lunch burger! Maybe later these will separate and do something here over the E Texas panhandle (no again I'm not going to the Lubbock storm this time)!

Posted: May 25, 2019, 10:24 AM

Chris Collura replied to Rocky Rascovich's comment.

Rocky Rascovich It was interesting as I first met all of them in the middle of nowhere then ran into them again at the restaurant!

Posted: May 25, 2019, 10:03 AM

Chris Collura commented on Thad Bowling's post.

Wet microburst!

As Jack Corso would say the BOY had to drop a biscuit!

Posted: May 25, 2019, 5:59 AM

Chris Collura commented on Bill Hark's photo.

This was awesome. Like a chaser party!

Posted: May 24, 2019, 9:42 PM


Dinner at the Big Texan in Amarillo with some great storm chasers (@[728003426:2048:Dave Lewison], @[837784495:2048:Chris Kridler], Charles Edward's, Scott McPartland, Dr @[588697501:2048:Bill Hark] to name a few)!

Posted: May 24, 2019, 6:39 PM

Chris Collura commented on Rocky Rascovich's photo.



Posted: May 24, 2019, 6:29 PM


Nice hotel. Great desk. A plug would be NICE though :[

Posted: May 24, 2019, 5:38 PM

Chris Collura replied to Matt Crowther's comment.

Matt Sellers Yeah it was a very strange anomaly by Canadian.

Posted: May 24, 2019, 5:36 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own photo.



Posted: May 24, 2019, 4:23 PM


Extreme flash flooding going on right now east of Lubbock. Be careful out there!

Posted: May 24, 2019, 2:01 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Looks like today east of Lubbock is real outflow TRASH. But this time I'll STICK WITH IT. Not make the same mistake I made yesterday.

Posted: May 24, 2019, 9:46 AM

Chris Collura replied to Matt Crowther's comment.

Matt Crowther Oh now I feel better. Join the LubbockSuckerBust club :-)

Posted: May 24, 2019, 9:43 AM

Chris Collura commented on Rocky Rascovich's post.

Dont feel so bad... I did the EXACT same THING. My primary target was Pampa. That cold outflow suckered me away since I'm too damn cheap to buy a jacket (well just kidding about "jackets killing supercells" but you know what I mean)! I went to Lubbock too :/

Posted: May 23, 2019, 10:36 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

Jesus ... Why did he do that? I would have punched out his mirrors (since he doesn't use them anyways) :[

Posted: May 23, 2019, 7:02 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Target was great (Pampa) but I kept creeping SW away from the cold outflow all the way to north of Lubbock at dusk. Painful seeing the Canadian TX wedge. Safe to say I f'cked up today

Posted: May 23, 2019, 6:15 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brandon Clement's photo.

Wow. I never thought that cell would recover with all that outflow.

Posted: May 23, 2019, 4:50 PM

Chris Collura replied to George Kourounis's comment.

George Kourounis Why do I get reminded of the Final Destination horror movies? LOL

Posted: May 23, 2019, 4:41 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Tim Marshall I'm just racing south away from Amarillo and near Tulia now. Dont have time to stop and buy a jacket.

Posted: May 23, 2019, 4:23 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

Is it me or did all the cells near the target area turn to linear outflow slop?

Posted: May 23, 2019, 1:59 PM

Chris Collura commented on Nick Nolte's post.

It's almost stationary now ;)

Posted: May 23, 2019, 1:03 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

Yeah Doug Kiesling, we initiated him, didn't we!

Posted: May 23, 2019, 12:58 PM

Chris Collura commented on Meteorologist Tony Laubach's post.

This is awesome and thanks for posting it. Well said. Nice shots of our group in there (I look much younger)!

Posted: May 23, 2019, 12:49 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

Once here the next few days we dont have to move around a whole lot. Just finished late lunch here in Pampa off 70.

Posted: May 23, 2019, 12:21 PM

Chris Collura replied to Brian Stertz's comment.

Brian Stertz Yeah I know. Did you see someone posted an actual spotter report earlier saying "hordes of hungry chasers"?

Posted: May 23, 2019, 11:23 AM

Chris Collura commented on Chris Kridler's post.



Posted: May 23, 2019, 11:12 AM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: May 23, 2019, 11:02 AM


Storm chasing = You lead, follow, or move out of the way ;)

Posted: May 23, 2019, 10:25 AM

Chris Collura commented on Scott Peake's post.

Posted: May 23, 2019, 8:44 AM

Chris Collura replied to Miranda Kay Roberts's comment.

Miranda Kay Roberts I'm sure they blew away.

Posted: May 23, 2019, 8:37 AM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Stone's comment.

Jason Stone Shelf cloud.

Posted: May 23, 2019, 8:36 AM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Stone's comment.

Dagmar Kress That's a shelf cloud from the gust front of a thunderstorm. Nice shot!

Posted: May 23, 2019, 8:34 AM


Never forget these great fallen guys! Tim and Paul Samaras and Carl Young. Rest in peace.

Posted: May 23, 2019, 5:20 AM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

See you there!

Posted: May 22, 2019, 10:26 PM


Overall a challenging chase day but rewarded by this beautiful tornado west of Wilson, Oklahoma at about 5:30 PM CDT!

Posted: May 22, 2019, 10:00 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

All in all it was a good day. No massive crowds out there either.

Posted: May 22, 2019, 7:37 PM


North of Locust Grove, Oklahoma at roughly 8:30 PM CDT.

Posted: May 22, 2019, 4:25 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

George Kourounis Not many chasers either.

Posted: May 22, 2019, 4:22 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

The southern one was the bomb!

Posted: May 22, 2019, 3:54 PM


Nice tornado passed west of Wilson, Oklahoma at 5:40 PM CDT.

Posted: May 22, 2019, 3:29 PM


Here it comes!!! SW of Wilson, Oklahoma.

Posted: May 22, 2019, 3:10 PM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's post.

I was 5 miles east of it and couldn't see it ;(

Posted: May 22, 2019, 1:40 PM

Chris Collura commented on Miranda Kay Roberts's post.

Because the dew point is in the low 70s in super tropical air. In Miami FL and Havana Cuba now the dewpoints are 67 and 69, respectively. Lower than in the land locked central USA.

Posted: May 22, 2019, 12:28 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: May 22, 2019, 12:26 PM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's post.



Posted: May 22, 2019, 11:35 AM


En route to target area(s) and passing some hefty flooding. Looks more like the FL Everglades than farms in the central USA.

Posted: May 22, 2019, 9:04 AM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Foster's comment.

Jason Foster Its working for me in Windows 10. I looked at other options such as Google maps but it requires chewing through tons of data - No way to have all the data locally.

Posted: May 22, 2019, 8:58 AM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

Good luck to those who head out. Drive carefully and respectfully and stay safe. I'll start near and south of Coffeyville, KS for starters.

Posted: May 22, 2019, 5:46 AM

Chris Collura commented on Miranda Kay Roberts's post.

Lechon!

Posted: May 22, 2019, 5:24 AM

Chris Collura commented on Brad Hannon's photo.



Posted: May 22, 2019, 5:13 AM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

That's so awesome

Posted: May 22, 2019, 12:12 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Well, well ... SPC once again has back to back hatched probabilities from today (5/22) all the way past day 3 (almost in the same spots in the central USA).

Big 500 mb trough just parking over the western USA and pumping out shortwaves every 18 to 36 hours. Looks like us storm chasers got their work cut out for them.

Stay safe everyone this week, and most importantly, drive carefully :)

Posted: May 21, 2019, 11:53 PM

Chris Collura commented on Severe Storm Interceptors's photo.

Probably the hail streaking or precip shaft backlit just the right way would look like that.

Posted: May 21, 2019, 10:56 PM

Chris Collura commented on Billy Wade's live video.

If we all do that (respect our driving and others) everyone will be happy. This is common sense. Good speech.

Posted: May 21, 2019, 7:09 PM

Chris Collura commented on Max Olson's video.

I was driving and I swear I thought I was back in Florida with all the lakes or Florida Keys. The central USA used to be a large ocean at some time ago. Jeez.

Posted: May 21, 2019, 7:08 PM

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

Nice RFD slot!

Posted: May 21, 2019, 7:07 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

Hopefully she is better and you'll make it out to Tornado Alley before any ridges come :)

Posted: May 21, 2019, 6:27 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Stertz's post.



Posted: May 21, 2019, 6:26 PM

Chris Collura replied to Karla Dorman's comment.

Karla Dorman Supercells :)

Posted: May 21, 2019, 4:27 PM

Chris Collura commented on Billy Wade's post.

Not stopping me either. I'm just careful and happy about that. Just a nuisance we have to deal with, unfortunately.

Posted: May 21, 2019, 3:06 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: May 21, 2019, 2:37 PM


Cold core play today ... Funnel north of Marquette, Kansas.

Posted: May 21, 2019, 6:17 AM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's post.

That is just beyond stupid. They could have killed someone. Speeding and driving on WRONG side of road. That's criminal wreckless driving.

Posted: May 21, 2019, 6:13 AM

Chris Collura replied to Jack Corso's comment.

Jack Corso Yeah my better choice would be just to head up 62 and sneak up behind it again east of Hollis, OK. Oh well ... That BOY had his Nike running shoes on!

Posted: May 20, 2019, 10:50 PM

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

And one road (to cross Red River) that's on the GPS that really doesn't physically exist = 15 minutes back tracking = forget it.

Next time I'll remember that. Either near Quanah or 62 north out of Childress.

Posted: May 20, 2019, 10:48 PM

Chris Collura commented on Bill Hark's photo.



Posted: May 20, 2019, 9:39 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

Not good.

Posted: May 20, 2019, 9:39 PM

Chris Collura commented on Colt Forney's post.



Posted: May 20, 2019, 4:55 PM

Chris Collura commented on Margie Kieper's photo.

Cold outflow. I prayed yesterday in church no one would be killed in tornadoes today. It obviously worked :]

Posted: May 20, 2019, 4:54 PM


Congratulations to all who scored today. I caught a tornado near Paducah TX today but then succumbed to the Red River and no clear shot (as you can see in the GPS trace I was pretty much done)! Old man river (Red River) obviously won.

Posted: May 20, 2019, 3:15 PM


Earlier near Paducah, Texas ;)

Posted: May 20, 2019, 10:22 AM

Chris Collura commented on Verne Carlson's photo.

Last time was April 14, 2012.

Posted: May 20, 2019, 7:35 AM


Getting ready to head out and hopefully pick a good storm later today. Terrifying high-risk as per SPC with tornado probabilities of 30% hatched (even hail and wind both hatched 45%)! Just about any supercell that goes up will be capable of producing violent long-track tornadoes. Please be safe out there today.

Posted: May 19, 2019, 10:37 PM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's photo.

Thanks Dan. I'm sure we will run into each other. Hopefully no one gets hurt.

Posted: May 19, 2019, 6:58 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

Probably some of that tomorrow. Hopefully not eating up any towns.

Posted: May 19, 2019, 6:52 PM


Sitting here at the Big Texan with a margarita and waiting on a 20 oz prime rib. Trying not to think much about the meteorological violence that will occur east of here in less than 24 hours. I really hope no one gets hurt. Good luck and stay safe everyone!

Posted: May 19, 2019, 5:47 PM

Chris Collura commented on Colt Forney's photo.

Jesus, Colt Forney you saw it and it's a good shot too?

Why so sad?

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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Close up view of the elephant trunk / stovepipe tornado southwest of Farnam, Nebraska on May 17.Place: Farnam, Nebraska (40.706388888889, -100.21527777778) Address: Farnam, Nebraska 69029

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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Chaser dinner at Applebees restaurant in Sidney, Nebraska. From left to right is Tom Hinterdorfer (also from Australia), myself, Daniel Shaw (Australia), and Sean Heavy (from Minnesota). This was late on May 16.Place: Sidney, Nebraska (41.1394, -102.978) Address: Sidney, Nebraska 69160, 69162

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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View east of another high-based severe storm to the east while heading south on Highway 385 towards Sidney, Nebraska on May 16 for dinner.Place: Dalton, Nebraska (41.4087, -102.972) Address: Dalton, Nebraska 69131

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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I had the pleasure of running into @[100000442610383:2048:Daniel Shaw] from Australia in Alliance, Nebraska on May 16!Place: Alliance, Nebraska (42.1014, -102.87) Address: Alliance, Nebraska 69301

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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View of moon after wrapping up the chase and driving to Kearney, Nebraska for the night of May 17.Place: Buffalo, Nebraska (40.9892, -99.835) Address: Buffalo, Nebraska

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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Marble sized hail falling north of Alliance, Nebraska on May 16 as the storm starts to quickly weaken afterwards.Place: Berea, Nebraska (42.2142, -102.98) Address: Berea, Nebraska

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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Close up view of weak rotation area in the rain free base of the small supercell near Alliance, Nebraska on May 16. The storm is just starting to weaken and becoming outflow dominant at this point.Place: Alliance, Nebraska (42.1014, -102.87) Address: Alliance, Nebraska 69301

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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Rain free base and updraft region (with weak rotation) near Alliance, Nebraska on May 16.Place: Alliance, Nebraska (42.1014, -102.87) Address: Alliance, Nebraska 69301

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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Small supercell building, with flanking line, to the southwest of Alliance, Nebraska during the late afternoon of May 16.Place: Angora, Nebraska (41.8519, -103.125) Address: Angora, Nebraska 69331

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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Back across the Mississippi River near Davenport, Iowa and from Illinois and into Iowa enroute to Nebraska on May 15.Place: Le Claire, Iowa (41.5962, -90.3563) Address: Le Claire, Iowa 52753

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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My vehicle (2016 Jeep Wrangler) on May 17, 2019 waiting for arrival of upper level wave and cap erosion near Grant, Nebraska.Place: Grant, Nebraska (40.844444444444, -101.72611111111) Address: Grant, Nebraska 69140

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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Supercell storm evolving to a line segment and becoming outflow dominant to the south of Alva, Oklahoma on May 18. The view is to the west and southwest.

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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View of embedded mesocyclone as storms become line segments / bows after dusk on May 17 to the west of Eddyville, Nebraska.Place: Eddyville, Nebraska (41.011666666667, -99.623611111111) Address: Eddyville, Nebraska 68834

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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View of forward-flank funnel as the tornadic storm passes north and east of Cozad, Nebraska late in the day on May 17.Place: Cozad, Nebraska (40.8621, -99.9841) Address: Cozad, Nebraska 69130

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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View of another possible tornado around 8 PM CDT on May 17 as the storm passes by Cozad, Nebraska. Contrast is poor as the storm is becoming more HP and evolving to a line segment.Place: Eustis, Nebraska (40.664166666667, -100.03111111111) Address: Eustis, Nebraska 69028

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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Hurricane Hunters WP-3 "Orion" aircraft circling overhead and east of the tornadic supercell on May 17 near Farnam. This is a research project known as TORUS (Targeted Observations by Radars and UAS of Supercells) going on in 2019.Place: Eustis, Nebraska (40.664166666667, -100.03111111111) Address: Eustis, Nebraska 69028

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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Driving along I-80 through Kearney and near the Archway Monument in central Nebraska en-route to the Nebraska Panhandle for the next round of storms on May 16, 2019.Place: Kearney, Nebraska (40.70047, -99.08347) Address: Kearney, Nebraska

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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The sky becomes obvious of impending severe weather as the high altitude wave and upper level support for severe weather arrives over the Nebraska Panhandle during the afternoon of May 17.Place: Elsie, Nebraska (40.8478, -101.389) Address: Elsie, Nebraska 69134

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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Large multi-vortex and dusty tornado, confirmed by expansive dust under rapidly rotating wall cloud, to the southwest of Farnam, Nebraska at about 7:15 PM CDT on May 17.Place: Stockville, Nebraska (40.53325, -100.384545) Address: Stockville, Nebraska 69042

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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Tornado becomes rain-wrapped as the supercell cycles up again and passes just east of Farnam, Nebraska after 7:30 PM CDT on May 17. Powerful RFD winds are downing trees in this picture, with the tornado barely visible to the right.

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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Beautiful elephant trunk tornado as of 7:30 PM to the southwest of Farnam, Nebraska on May 17. Image is slightly enhanced to reveal the details.Place: Farnam, Nebraska (40.706388888889, -100.21527777778) Address: Farnam, Nebraska 69029

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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View of the tornado southwest of Farnam, Nebraska just prior to it roping out around and after 7:30 PM CDT on May 17.Place: Farnam, Nebraska (40.706388888889, -100.21527777778) Address: Farnam, Nebraska 69029

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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The storm intensifies and produces another funnel and subsequent tornado-genesis near Stockville, Nebraska at about 6:45 PM CDT on May 17.

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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Ground circulation and dust / debris cloud confirms a tornado near Stockville and southwest of Farnam, Nebraska near 7 PM CDT on May 17.

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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May 18 was a chase day involving a reposition down south to catch some storms in recovering air well behind a large MCS. In the left image, the SPC tornado probabilities are shown based on their 1630z enhanced risk outlook. The large 10% significant tornado threat over the Arklatex region was mainly for embedded supercell structures and vortices within a line of thunderstorms, and over poor chase terrain / forested areas, and not much of interest in a storm chasing manner. The smaller 5% risk area, accompanied by a 15% wind and 30% significant hail threat, was the objective area for today's chase. The middle image is the SPC Mesoscale Discussion 671 issued as well as subsequent severe thunderstorm watch box 186, valid until 10 PM CDT.

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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This is an annotated visible satellite image at roughly 23z showing the storms and environment unfolding over NW Oklahoma during airmass recovery at roughly 23z on May 18, 2019. Note the small supercell storms developing at the intersection of the dryline and stationary front. The MCS to the east was not of interest to storm chasing operations this day since it was over poor terrain with trees, as well as any tornadoes being embedded within the line of storms.

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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This is an annotated visible satellite image at roughly 23z showing the storms and environment unfolding over SW Nebraska and NW Kansas on May 17, 2019. Note the main supercell of interest at the southern most area in the convective activity, which is also the same cyclic supercell that affected areas from McCook, Nebraska and northward on May 19.

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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One of a few initial supercells that fired near the "triple-point" over the SW Nebraska region on May 17. This storm looked impressive but it became clear it was not the main storm of the day as it weakened afterwards as it pushed northwards past I-80. A cell moving from NW Kansas to SW Nebraska near McCook was to be the main storm of the day!Place: Madrid, Nebraska (40.8486, -101.542) Address: Madrid, Nebraska 69150

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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May 17 was a major and complex chase day in southwest Nebraska. In the image above, the SPC tornado outlook is shown (within an enhanced risk as of their 13z outlook). The main target area was in Nebraska with a 10% (significant) tornado threat. Another area was also in SW Texas. Both of these areas produced tornadoes, including areas just south of the northern target. In the middle image, Mesoscale Discussion 649 is shown, and subsequent tornado watch box 172 to the right, valid until 10 PM CDT (9 PM MDT).

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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May 16 was a marginal chase day as well as a travel day to west-central Nebraska. The western end of a slight risk (as of 20z) was targeted with both up-slope wind flow and weak low pressure impinging into the Nebraska Panhandle from the west. The slight risk also had a highly conditional 2% tornado probability, and is annotated in the left image above. The middle image shows the Mesoscale Discussion 639 issued by the SPC. To the right is an annotated visible satellite image of the setup, showing small supercell storms firing over the Nebraska panhandle.

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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This is a radar image of the small supercell that developed near Alliance, Nebraska during the late afternoon on May 16, 2019. The base reflectivity image is shown as well as the velocity in the inset to the upper right.

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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View of supercell base near Alva, Oklahoma during the afternoon of May 18. The view is to the west.Place: Alva, Oklahoma (36.8019, -98.666) Address: Alva, Oklahoma 73717

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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Radar base reflectivity of some small supercells developing near Alva, Oklahoma during the afternoon of May 18. In this image, a storm split is in progress.

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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Storms initiating in the target area just west of Alva, Oklahoma as a National Severe Storms Lab (NSSL / TORUS) vehicle stands by in the foreground during the afternoon of May 18, 2019.Place: Noel, Oklahoma (36.7771521952, -98.7234210414) Address: Noel, Oklahoma

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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This is a picture of the Pacific cold front moving into the area near the dryline during the evening of May 18 and southwest of Alva.

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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Amazing rock-hard cumulus and cumulonimbus surging into the sky to the southwest of Alva and on the southwest end of the bowing segment around sunset on May 18.

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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This is an image showing the impressive supercell storm and hook echo on the base reflectivity as it was northeast of McCook, Nebraska and approaching Farnam on May 17. The inset is the Doppler Velocity. The radar site is from North Platte and may not reflect the low level details of the storm as the beam was transecting the storm at or above 10,000 feet MSL.

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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This is a view looking east of Farnam, Nebraska with the tornado lifting to the left, and the road way up ahead blocked by powerlines. Note the powerful RFD clear slot and dust being kicked up below it! This was about 7:45 PM CDT on May 17.Place: Farnam, Nebraska (40.706388888889, -100.21527777778) Address: Farnam, Nebraska 69029

Posted: May 19, 2019, 4:49 PM

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After playing catch-up and a long drive away from North Platte down Highway 83 to near Curtis, Nebraska, the main supercell is penetrated via "hook slicing" to get ahead of it. The view here, looking south and southeast towards Stockville, shows the impressive rain free base, and funnel cloud as the storm is about to cycle up again. This was around 6:30 PM CDT on May 17.Place: Stockville, Nebraska (40.53325, -100.384545) Address: Stockville, Nebraska 69042

Posted: May 19, 2019, 12:41 PM


Near Amarillo and the "cone of silence" (with lots of meteorological violence to come east of here tomorrow)!

Posted: May 19, 2019, 5:24 AM

Chris Collura commented on Randy Dean Hicks's post.

It's because you have passion for both storms and your restoration work (if your not chasing)! That's the best medicine in the world!

Posted: May 18, 2019, 8:23 PM

Chris Collura commented on The NOAA Hurricane Hunters's photo.



Posted: May 18, 2019, 7:42 AM


Headed south along Highway 183 and into Kansas soon. The "back-bone" of Tornado Alley and its morning rush hour traffic!

Posted: May 18, 2019, 7:40 AM

Chris Collura commented on Bill Hark's photo.

The moon last night was incredible.

Posted: May 18, 2019, 6:26 AM


Just to the northeast of Farnam, NE with the supercell still cycling, here is the P3 Orion I spotted circling overhead (TORUS project?) ... I can imagine the views the crew were getting :)

Posted: May 18, 2019, 5:12 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's photo.

Good day and congrats!

Posted: May 18, 2019, 5:09 AM

Chris Collura commented on Bill Hark's photo.

Looks like it was one of the cycles of it ... Some were rain wrapped, especially as it approached I 80 near and north of Cozad at about that time.

Posted: May 17, 2019, 10:32 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jack Corso's comment.

Jack Corso Thanks! That storm was just nutz!

Posted: May 17, 2019, 10:26 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tony Laubach's post.

I thought you were on the McCook storm (?).

Posted: May 17, 2019, 7:03 PM

Chris Collura commented on Randy Dean Hicks's post.

Yes!!!!!! Congratulations

Posted: May 17, 2019, 7:01 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brandon Clement's photo.

Still awesome!

Posted: May 17, 2019, 6:15 PM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's post.



Posted: May 17, 2019, 6:13 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

So glad I busted south and made that!!!!

Posted: May 17, 2019, 5:48 PM


Southwest of Farnam, Nebraska a bit earlier!

Posted: May 17, 2019, 4:58 PM


Played catch up and CAUGHT UP!

Posted: May 17, 2019, 4:15 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Blasting south on 83 right now. Probably not in time to catch the storm and tornadoes near McCook. Started out in Ogalalla like many others and stayed north to long. Big mess up... gimme a CYCLIC soup a sell please!

Posted: May 17, 2019, 12:51 PM

Chris Collura replied to David Gold's comment.

David Gold Nice! And thanks too.

Posted: May 17, 2019, 12:51 PM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Kiesling's comment.

Doug Kiesling At least Monday the 20th looks good!

Posted: May 17, 2019, 12:50 PM

Chris Collura commented on Thomas Hinterdorfer's photo.

Ahhh those ADA rooms. If they're the only ones left it's not bad as you're always on the first floor and dont have to lug all that gear after a long chase!

Posted: May 17, 2019, 12:46 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brad Hannon's post.

I bet Daniel Shaw is out there too! Awesome guy!

Posted: May 17, 2019, 12:38 PM

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

Mark G. Farmer Hey Mark, you getting out here at all?

Posted: May 17, 2019, 12:03 PM


In the batter's cage, or actually the baseball hail cage!Sitting out here in hot, hazy, and muggy conditions east of Grant, Nebraska watching boundary to the north and the slightest hint of cumulus to my south.Good luck to everyone heading out today and clearly picking the Nebraska target was a wise choice!

Posted: May 16, 2019, 5:10 PM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's photo.

Right behind you!

Posted: May 16, 2019, 4:44 PM


Better than nothing (near Alliance, NE) :)

Posted: May 16, 2019, 12:02 PM

Chris Collura commented on Chris Kridler's photo.

Basically the Grand Canyon without the "hassles of the Grand Canyon" ;)

Posted: May 16, 2019, 12:00 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

George Kourounis I was hoping you would make it out. I assume you're working tomorrow's Nebraska target?

Posted: May 16, 2019, 11:57 AM

Chris Collura commented on Billy Wade's photo.

I'll be passing through there in a few hours. Yes there's an Oshkosh in Nebraska. Its NW of North Platte.

Posted: May 16, 2019, 11:55 AM


Mid way across Nebraska is the "Archway Monument" across I 80 near Kearney. Pushing west for some isolated storms this evening in the Nebraska Panhandle. Tomorrow is looking to be a different story.

Posted: May 16, 2019, 11:53 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's post.

Like the Beach Boys song "I Get Around"!

Posted: May 16, 2019, 8:58 AM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

Hahaha!!! Doug Kiesling, LOL!!!

I was actually looking for that graphic yesterday!

Posted: May 16, 2019, 6:29 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Currently in Lincoln Nebraska after spending down time in Chicago past week. Today (Thursday) will be some isolated severe up in central and W Nebraska before tomorrow's "big day" in south central Nebraska (I chose the northern setup for Friday).

After that its hopefully chase days with one off day in between until late May (???)

Posted: May 16, 2019, 6:26 AM

Chris Collura commented on Billy Wade's photo.

183 is what I call the "backbone of tornado alley"!

Posted: May 15, 2019, 7:16 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's photo.

Hope to see you guys out there!

Posted: May 14, 2019, 1:24 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jay Polen's comment.

Posted: May 14, 2019, 11:48 AM

Chris Collura commented on Tony Laubach's photo.

Got my new tires a couple weeks ago on my Jeep too. They already saved my ass near Tulia / Wayside TX on a sloppy mud road last Tuesday (5/7)!

Posted: May 14, 2019, 10:16 AM

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Posted: May 14, 2019, 10:10 AM

Chris Collura replied to Mark Robinson's comment.

Mark Robinson Not to mention the hail will be destructive too, not just the tornadoes.

Posted: May 14, 2019, 10:08 AM

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Posted: May 14, 2019, 9:48 AM

Chris Collura commented on Margie Kieper's post.

A historic event if this all verifies.

Posted: May 14, 2019, 7:03 AM

Chris Collura commented on Aeronews's video.

How much is gas up there? Haha!

Posted: May 14, 2019, 6:58 AM

Chris Collura commented on Erik Toth's post.

That "bulge" in the snake's body is probably from that kids' twin brother? Yikes!

Posted: May 14, 2019, 6:26 AM


The feared ridge is currently breaking down and in a mere few days I'll be out of the Chicago area and back in the back-bone of tornado alley. Starting Friday (5/17) a severe weather "extravaganza" will unfold and continue well past the day 8 outlooks (even as far as May 25) as per SPC and some models! Definitely an event that's not for the faint of heart. This basically brings a mixed emotion. Ofcourse there is excitement - BUT also a feeling that lives and property may be lost - The latter is what we all hope WONT happen. Lets hope everyone will be safe out there over the next week or two, both storm chasers and non-chasers alike. It's gonna be a very busy time. Lets all do this - and do it right!

Posted: May 14, 2019, 6:13 AM

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

Whales mouth ;)

Posted: May 13, 2019, 3:46 PM

Chris Collura commented on Ring's video.

I live on Fann just east of Euclid and north of Ball. I hope this jackass gets caught.

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

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Supercell storm becoming outflow dominant near Cheyenne, Oklahoma on May 8.Place: Berlin, Oklahoma (35.4506, -99.625) Address: Berlin, Oklahoma

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

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View of supercell storm as it was near Willow, Oklahoma on May 8.Place: Willow, Oklahoma (35.0525, -99.5095) Address: Willow, Oklahoma 73673

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

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Impressive view of the supercell storm as it was near Frederick, Oklahoma from Highway 287 east of Vernon, Texas during the evening of May 8.Place: Vernon, Texas (34.1511, -99.2905) Address: Vernon, Texas 76384

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

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Above is a graphic set showing the chase target areas and SPC (Storm Predictions Center) products for May 7. To the left is the tornado probabilities as of their 1630z outlook, which is 15% and hatched (for significant). This was part of a moderate risk, with significant hail probabilities of 45%, as well as a 45% wind probability. In the center image is the MCD (Mesoscale Discussion) 573 issued during the afternoon of May 7, showing a bowing frontal boundary intersection a dryline over the Texas Panhandle as an upper trough approaches from the west. To the right is tornado watch box 144, valid until 10 PM CDT.

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

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The images above show the target area and SPC (Storm Predictions Center) / NWS products for May 8. To the left is an image of the MCD (Mesoscale Discussion) 591 for the removed target area over western Oklahoma near the TX / OK border, with a dryline intersecting a sagging frontal boundary and enhanced convergence over the extreme SE Texas Panhandle. The middle image is a radar reflectivity image out of Frederick showing the southeastward moving supercells. The inset shows an area of rotation as depicted by doppler velocities. To the right is an annotated satellite image from around 23z, showing the synoptic environment and supercell storms being targeted.

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

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The sky becomes rather bizarre with asperatus looking clouds as the axis of the upper trough is crossed as I continue east on I-40 across eastern New Mexico and approaching the Texas border on May 7. This is due to turbulence and large scale ascent associated with the exit region of the upper wave.Place: Clines Corners, New Mexico (35.00964, -105.66793) Address: Clines Corners, New Mexico

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

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The RFD and FFD meet in the so called "notch" of the HP supercell as it cycles up again near Wayside, Texas. The view is to the southwest and west. A multi vortex tornado is developing, and a suction vortex can be seen in the center of the picture just to the left of the pole. This was around 6 PM on May 7 in Swisher County.

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

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Close up of low contrast, multi vortex tornado near the FFD and RFD occlusion as the storm continued northeast near Wayside on May 7.

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

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This is the backside of the upper level disturbance, marked by high clouds, as I continue east into New Mexico near Albuquerque on May 7. This wave is racing east and will provide important upper level support for severe weather later on in the Texas Panhandle.Place: Continental Divide, New Mexico (35.425, -108.315) Address: Continental Divide, New Mexico

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

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While rushing east on a muddy road in 4x4 mode, I am headed south of Wayside approaching Highway 207. Looking over and back to the southwest, the mesocyclone and HP "notch" can be seen. The RFD is wrapping around from the left side, with the low level circulation to the center and right of the photo. Isolated tennis ball sized hail was falling at this point on May 7.Place: Wayside, Texas (34.79142, -101.54657) Address: Wayside, Texas

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

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Storm chasing tour group vans observing the storms near Berlin, Oklahoma on May 8.

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

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View of approaching HP supercell with the late states of a wedge tornado near Tulia, Texas on May 7 at roughly 5:45 PM CDT. The view, taken from south of Wayside, is to the southwest and directly into the HP "notch" of the supercell, and between the wet RFD (to the far left), and forward flank precipitation (to the right).Place: Vigo Park, Texas (34.6525, -101.496) Address: Vigo Park, Texas

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

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First good view of the Tulia, Texas supercell at roughly 5:40 PM CDT from near Wayside, Texas on May 7. The view is to the southwest and looking directly and the HP "notch" of the HP storm.Place: Vigo Park, Texas (34.6525, -101.496) Address: Vigo Park, Texas

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

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Looking towards the west from south of Wayside, Texas, the incredible streamwise vorticity current along the supercell FFD (forward flank downdraft) screams from right to left into the main updraft. The horizontal tube, or "rotor", is marked by ground scraping low clouds as it is pulled into the storm as it cycles up again late on May 7.Place: Vigo Park, Texas (34.6525, -101.496) Address: Vigo Park, Texas

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

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Annotated satellite image showing the synoptic setup as well as supercell storms over the Texas Panhandle at around 23z on May 7.

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

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Doppler velocity of the Tulia, Texas supercell at about 5:40 PM CDT on May 7 off the Amarillo radar. My position is directly in the path of the velocity couplet.

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

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Base reflectivity of the Tulia, Texas supercell at about 5:40 PM CDT on May 7 off the Amarillo radar. My position is the blue crosshair, and directly in the path of a rain wrapped tornado. Red dots are other storm chasers.

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Here is a picture of myself driving. May 6 to 7 of 2019 was a long drive, without sleep, from southern California to the western Texas Panhandle. Not sure how I did it, but I did!Place: Goodlett, Texas (34.335, -99.8797) Address: Goodlett, Texas

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Small low precipitation supercell storm going up near Sayre, Oklahoma during the afternoon of May 8.Place: Sweetwater, Oklahoma (35.4222, -99.9111) Address: Sweetwater, Oklahoma 73666

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Initiation of storms near the TX / OK border and north of I-40 viewed from Highway 283 looking towards the northwest during the afternoon of May 8, 2019.Place: Erick, Oklahoma (35.2136, -99.8698) Address: Erick, Oklahoma 73645

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


After experiencing light wet snow earlier in the highlands of New Mexico and Arizona, the sky gives way to clear sunshine and dry air as I am in the middle of a long, non-stop drive from California to Texas on May 7, 2019.Place: Sun Valley, Arizona (34.97783, -110.05801) Address: Sun Valley, Arizona

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Rotation with RFD cut and small funnel near Dempsey, Oklahoma on May 8.Place: Sweetwater, Oklahoma (35.4222, -99.9111) Address: Sweetwater, Oklahoma 73666

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Rotating area (and funnel) on a supercell to the west of Amarillo as the first storms are directly encountered at roughly 5:15 PM CDT on May 7.Place: Bushland, Texas (35.19299, -102.06394) Address: Bushland, Texas

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


A dust devil churns on the north side of I-40 while heading through eastern New Mexico en-route to the Texas Panhandle on May 7.Place: Milan, New Mexico (35.1769, -107.895) Address: Milan, New Mexico 87021

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


After a long chase day and unforgettably tiring drive, I am indulging in a steak dinner at the Big Texan steakhouse in Amarillo as a hail storm rages outside during the evening of May 7.Place: Amarillo, Texas (35.1993, -101.845) Address: Amarillo, Texas 79101

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


View looking east at one of several supercells being visually confirmed from the west of Amarillo at about 5 PM CDT on May 7. This was after finally reaching the dryline boundary and well ahead of the upper trough axis.Place: San Jon, New Mexico (35.1076, -103.33) Address: San Jon, New Mexico 88411, 88434

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Crossing a very swollen Mississippi River south of Saint Louis, Missouri and into Illinois enroute to Chicago for some down time on May 10.

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:50 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Close up view of the late stages of the wedge / multivortex tornado as is passes to the north of Tulia, Texas on May 7 at around 5:50 PM CDT.Place: Vigo Park, Texas (34.6525, -101.496) Address: Vigo Park, Texas

Posted: May 13, 2019, 10:42 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Miranda Kay Roberts Yeah creepy as something out of the Steve King movie the "Mist". But still awesome. I love nature.

Posted: May 13, 2019, 8:55 AM

Chris Collura commented on Miranda Kay Roberts's post.

Tent spiders?

Posted: May 13, 2019, 8:52 AM

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

Hope to see you out there

Posted: May 13, 2019, 8:50 AM

Chris Collura replied to Maureen Loffredo's comment.

Maureen Loffredo Yes she was. You guys also had a great family and we had so much fun during my childhood. Happy mothers day :)

Posted: May 13, 2019, 8:49 AM

Chris Collura replied to Angelique Loffredo's comment.

Angelique Loffredo She was beyond awesome.

Posted: May 12, 2019, 9:00 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Foster's comment.

Jason Foster Yeah ... Storm chasing is so rough on vehicles. And the miles - If there was a bridge to Asia you can easily rack up the same distances in the same 2 weeks time chasing!

Posted: May 12, 2019, 6:46 PM

Chris Collura commented on Miranda Kay Roberts's post.

To be honest I'll hold at 70 to 75 and that's enough for me for long trips. Too much fuel consumption and wear on the vehicle. Just for the 80+ mph "mad dashes" it works for me!

Posted: May 12, 2019, 6:44 PM

Chris Collura commented on Billy Wade's post.

Can't open mouth = LockJaw!!!!

First you need antibiotics ... Even CVS minute clinic can get a script for that to avoid a costly dental visit.

After the infection goes away, then get the tooth / original problem taken care of.

Not to scare you but I've seen a former chase partner of mine have a wisdom tooth abscess spread to his heart valve = open heart surgery at only 29 years old (now has heart valve).

It's not "just a toothache" :(

Posted: May 12, 2019, 5:48 PM

Chris Collura commented on Cheryl Schumacher Chang's post.

Trough East = Ridge West

Posted: May 12, 2019, 1:21 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Foster's comment.

Jason Foster You probably can. Hey, last Monday morning I was in Florida, then California in the evening - Hopped in my Jeep and drove to Amarillo STRAIGHT through all-nighter. I made it.

If I can do it you can do it ;)

Posted: May 12, 2019, 1:11 PM

Chris Collura commented on Billy Wade's post.

Been member since June of 2004.

Posted: May 12, 2019, 1:08 PM


Never forget these wonderful people we call moms in our lives. Always in my heart. Geraldine Collura.

Posted: May 12, 2019, 12:50 PM

Chris Collura commented on Margie Kieper's post.

https://youtu.be/ydXB7gH0jhA

Posted: May 12, 2019, 12:47 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's photo.

Gonna be exciting ... See you out there! Is Scott McPartland and Chris Kridler gonna be with you all too?

Posted: May 12, 2019, 9:36 AM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Stertz's post.

I'm sitting out any setups until May 17. In Chicago area now.

Posted: May 11, 2019, 6:45 AM

Chris Collura commented on Ericka Gray's post.

I had an implant in 2016. It was a failed root canal from 2013. Tooth (upper left pre molar) was yanked and bone graft done. A slow process began with visits every month for a half a year or so. At the very end, the implant abatement was fused in and crown done. Almost $5000! And, speaking of insurance, nothing paid. At least no problems after that.

Posted: May 10, 2019, 8:02 PM

Chris Collura commented on Felipe Hurtado's photo.

Ouch. That looks painful. Beware of necrosis from bacteria or tetanus too.

Posted: May 10, 2019, 11:44 AM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Kiesling's comment.

Doug Kiesling Its ME being out there. Or Colt Forney coming back on Facebook. Or my dentist. Who knows. Lol

Posted: May 10, 2019, 8:31 AM

Chris Collura commented on his own photo.

Yeah I'll sit this out a few days until about the 18th.

Posted: May 10, 2019, 8:30 AM

Chris Collura commented on Colt Forney's post.



Posted: May 10, 2019, 4:19 AM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Crisp's comment.

Doug Crisp And even sadder I just got out here after a week or tornadoes I couldn't chase.

Posted: May 10, 2019, 3:07 AM


Not what I wanted to see over the next 5 days...

Posted: May 9, 2019, 11:21 AM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Foster's comment.

Jason Foster On I 40 in the center of the Mojave Desert. No fuel elsewhere for 85 miles (those were around $4.89 for cash, 20 cents more for credit, not 10).

Posted: May 9, 2019, 11:19 AM

Chris Collura replied to Bill Hark's comment.

Bill Hark I'm sure I'll come across one of those soon.

Posted: May 9, 2019, 11:18 AM

Chris Collura replied to Brian Stertz's comment.

Brian Stertz That's right. Works great for storm chasers though. Looking for a night stay only not extra $$$ for some resort.

Posted: May 9, 2019, 11:16 AM

Chris Collura replied to Miranda Kay Roberts's comment.

Miranda Kay Roberts Yeah that sounds nice.

Posted: May 9, 2019, 11:15 AM

Chris Collura replied to a comment.

Posted: May 9, 2019, 8:11 AM


I always get a laugh at some of these cheap hotels out here in the central USA. When booking it it says "free wifi and pool"!Haha ... "no diving" - Yeah that would hurt.

Posted: May 9, 2019, 6:30 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Probably taking a break from chasing the mess in S Texas today and hanging out in the Dallas area. Few days of off time before next setups.

Posted: May 9, 2019, 5:40 AM

Chris Collura commented on Interesting Engineering's video.

I enjoy filling up and getting out of the car to stretch my legs and such. This may be good for people with disabilities, but not so much for those who are just plain lazy.

Posted: May 9, 2019, 5:35 AM

Chris Collura commented on Lisa Pate Hornsby's post.

I just save and pay cash and avoid interest.

Posted: May 8, 2019, 9:01 PM


Timelapse of looking north out of Vernon, Texas at a supercell across the border in Oklahoma (around dusk on May 8, 2019).

Posted: May 8, 2019, 8:59 PM

Chris Collura commented on Miranda Kay Roberts's post.



Posted: May 8, 2019, 7:25 PM


Nice view looking north out of Vernon, Texas at a supercell across the border in Oklahoma (May 8, 2019).

Posted: May 8, 2019, 6:05 PM

Chris Collura commented on Miranda Kay Roberts's post.



Posted: May 8, 2019, 5:38 PM

Chris Collura replied to David Gold's comment.

David Gold I would have never caught up to the E Texas stuff.

Posted: May 8, 2019, 5:15 PM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's post.

Yeah I played the isolated severe storms in SW Oklahoma. No way I could catch the E Texas stuff.

Posted: May 8, 2019, 5:14 PM


Near Magnum, OK watching this supercell storm gust out (May 8, 2019) :)

Posted: May 8, 2019, 3:16 PM


Little funnel just north of Dempsey, OK at around 5:15 PM.

Posted: May 8, 2019, 1:11 PM

Chris Collura replied to Bill Hark's comment.

Just uploaded it!

Posted: May 8, 2019, 1:10 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own video.

Bill Hark

Posted: May 8, 2019, 12:59 PM


Here is a video clip of the Tulia, TX supercell yesterday (May 7, 2019) developing an impressive HP tornado and intense "rotor" (streamwise vorticity roll) feeding into it from the east and northeast.

Posted: May 8, 2019, 12:20 PM

Chris Collura replied to Dave Lewison's comment.

David Gold Thanks buddy!

Posted: May 8, 2019, 12:04 PM


Rush hour should look like this in SW Oklahoma :)

Posted: May 8, 2019, 12:02 PM

Chris Collura replied to Dave Lewison's comment.

David Gold Clouds breaking here and especially SE of here (I'm near Altus) with temp in low 70s. The sky just has that "look" under strone ESE to SE winds.

Posted: May 8, 2019, 10:58 AM

Chris Collura replied to Dave Lewison's comment.

Dave Lewison Yup. Exactly! Just filled up for $2.39 speaking of gas.

Posted: May 8, 2019, 10:56 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

David Gold Yeah. Already turned back.

Posted: May 8, 2019, 10:47 AM

Chris Collura replied to David Gold's comment.

David Gold Yeah I made the decision to work my way back to that area near 183 and northward

Posted: May 8, 2019, 10:44 AM

Chris Collura commented on Billy Wade's photo.

Mmmmm "What a 'burger'!" So Texas!

Posted: May 8, 2019, 10:42 AM

Chris Collura replied to David Gold's comment.

David Gold Yeah let's see if the moisture layer recovers. There are breaks in the low clouds out here and it's only lunch time.

Posted: May 8, 2019, 10:29 AM


Decisions decisions ... Go way way east for a fast moving squall line I'll probably never catch ... OR ... bump a bit north (I'm west of Wichita Falls TX now) and target this area in W / Central Oklahoma?Looks quite interesting if air can recover (HRRR showing this on multiple runs). I think I'll just hang around Oklahoma... I just got that "feeling" :)

Posted: May 8, 2019, 10:12 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

David Gold Yeah I concur. I'm passing Wichita Falls Texas now but doubting I'll even make it near there. Nor if it will even be worth trying.

Posted: May 8, 2019, 7:30 AM

Chris Collura commented on David Gold's photo.

Making the long drive towards that general area myself. Good luck!

Posted: May 8, 2019, 7:26 AM

Chris Collura replied to Bill Hark's comment.

Bill Hark I do ... I'll post it soon here. Remind me!

Posted: May 7, 2019, 8:25 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's post.



Posted: May 7, 2019, 8:21 PM

Chris Collura replied to Felipe Hurtado's comment.

Felipe Hurtado There is a handbook on storm chasing by Tim Vasquez with many terms we use in the field chasing storms.

Posted: May 7, 2019, 6:38 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tony Laubach's post.

Somehow I managed to avoid the crowds and still see it.

Posted: May 7, 2019, 6:29 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: May 7, 2019, 6:26 PM

Chris Collura commented on Billy Wade's post.

I just made sure to watch out in Texas but didnt have any problems. I did have a scare on a muddy back road with an HP wedge near Tulia coming at me!!!

Posted: May 7, 2019, 6:24 PM


The Big Texan in Amarillo after a tornado day in town!

Posted: May 7, 2019, 6:08 PM


Crazy "streamwise vorticity" current feeding into the forward flank of the Tulia TX storm today. My God...

Posted: May 7, 2019, 5:30 PM

Chris Collura replied to a comment.

Posted: May 7, 2019, 4:59 PM

Chris Collura commented on Billy Wade's photo.

Yup saw it too!

Posted: May 7, 2019, 4:56 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

I saw suction spots under it. Probably another multi vortex tornado.

Posted: May 7, 2019, 4:46 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jack Corso's comment.



Posted: May 7, 2019, 3:49 PM


What it's all about :)

Posted: May 7, 2019, 1:48 PM


Finally closing in on it (west of Amarillo, Texas)!

Posted: May 7, 2019, 1:46 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jack Corso's comment.

Jack Corso Gouging in the desert!

Posted: May 7, 2019, 1:01 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Tim Marshall Yeah at 80+ mph. Hope I make it in time

Posted: May 7, 2019, 12:11 PM


Interesting Asperatus clouds associated with upper wave west of Tucumcari, NM. It's coming.

Posted: May 7, 2019, 11:37 AM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

I'm like 3 hours west of Amarillo and closing in!

Posted: May 7, 2019, 9:29 AM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Foster's comment.

Jason Foster You got that right.

Posted: May 7, 2019, 8:48 AM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

I'll be reaching there around 4 pm CDT ... Yes I drove all night from S California!

Posted: May 7, 2019, 8:46 AM


I am currently west of Albuquerque NM and hauling butt east to the target area near Amarillo TX after picking up my Jeep in CA last night and driving all night.

Posted: May 7, 2019, 2:59 AM

Chris Collura commented on Meteorologist Tony Laubach's photo.

I'm currently on my way out there ... to put an end to all this.

Posted: May 7, 2019, 2:57 AM


Yes. This us REAL.

Posted: May 6, 2019, 4:13 PM

Chris Collura replied to Neva Andersen's comment.

Neva Andersen That's terminal 1 At the B gates in Fort Lauderdale airport.

Posted: May 6, 2019, 12:24 PM

Chris Collura commented on Miranda Kay Roberts's post.

Tornado king so far this chase season too.

Posted: May 6, 2019, 12:23 PM

Chris Collura replied to Lori Ferguson's comment.

Lori Ferguson They're on every column in the B concourse.

Posted: May 6, 2019, 12:13 PM


Why would they do this? Kinda mean in a sense......Fake wall outlets (realistic stickers) at the airport. That's just cruel :]

Posted: May 6, 2019, 8:41 AM

Chris Collura commented on Brandon Clement's post.

This is just both a tease and heartbreak for me and those not out there yet.

I'll push as hard as I can to make it out on late Tue the 7th. Hopefully not too late.

Posted: May 6, 2019, 8:37 AM

Chris Collura is feeling concerned.

Everything (appointments, medical, dental, family) is DONE as of this morning here in Florida. Now it's just getting back to California to pick up my Jeep (which is ready to go) and drive STRAIGHT to TEXAS (I 40 east)!

The "scarey" thing that may gum up the works is these "bird fart" non severe Florida storms that probably might delay my flight (SW Airlines at 4 pm) ... And since 737 Max planes can't fly yet, I have to connect in Austin.

But if I miss that I'll just rent a car and rebook in a few days. At least ill be stuck in Texas, not Atlanta or Vegas :/

...Just sick of missing stuff...

Posted: May 5, 2019, 5:45 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Brandon Clement Yeah I know. At least pattern remains active through most of month according to models maybe with any ridging lasting 3 days at the longest. Oh wait, today was a weak upper ridge in Texas ... Lol.

Posted: May 5, 2019, 5:40 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brandon Clement's post.

This past week has been painful ... Since I'm unable to chase until May 7 onwards. Ugh.

Posted: May 5, 2019, 5:32 PM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's photo.

Please change "death ridge please I'm tired" to "chase operations will be done by Chris Collura please"!

Posted: May 5, 2019, 4:54 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own album.

Lori Ferguson, the show ran it's full length until 3 PM today (5/5/2019), long before any storms formed.

Posted: May 5, 2019, 4:52 PM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Kiesling's comment.

Doug Kiesling Rental car. Yes. Not chasing but passed some strong storms earlier.

Posted: May 5, 2019, 1:38 PM


Thunderstorms are cool :)

Posted: May 5, 2019, 12:39 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Looks like as soon at I hit the California "ground" Monday evening I'm gonna hit it "running" - Blasting east to catch this weeks setup(s) after being in S Florida the past week!

My vehicle is all fueled up, hail guards on, equipment installed and all ready to go! Glad I did that before my Florida trip. Looks like I'll be driving I 40 most of the way out ... Possibly an all nighter if its really worth it.

Posted: May 5, 2019, 11:27 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Fort Lauderdale Airshow (May 4, 2019) - F22 Raptor (with strake vortices).

Posted: May 5, 2019, 11:27 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Fort Lauderdale Airshow (May 4, 2019) - Blue Angels F18 (with strake vortices).

Posted: May 5, 2019, 11:27 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Fort Lauderdale Airshow (May 4, 2019) - Skydiving.

Posted: May 5, 2019, 11:27 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Fort Lauderdale Airshow (May 4, 2019) - A10 Warthogs.

Posted: May 5, 2019, 11:27 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Fort Lauderdale Airshow (May 4, 2019) - Blue Angels F18's.

Posted: May 5, 2019, 11:27 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Fort Lauderdale Airshow (May 4, 2019) - Blue Angels F18's.

Posted: May 5, 2019, 11:27 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Fort Lauderdale Airshow (May 4, 2019) - Blue Angels F18 (with shock vapor expansion fan).

Posted: May 5, 2019, 11:27 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Fort Lauderdale Airshow (May 4, 2019) - C17 pass.

Posted: May 5, 2019, 11:27 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Fort Lauderdale Airshow (May 4, 2019) - Blue Angels F18's.

Posted: May 5, 2019, 11:27 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Fort Lauderdale Airshow (May 4, 2019) - Skydiving.

Posted: May 5, 2019, 11:27 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Fort Lauderdale Airshow (May 4, 2019) - Skydiving.

Posted: May 5, 2019, 11:27 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Fort Lauderdale Airshow (May 4, 2019) - F22 Raptor.

Posted: May 5, 2019, 11:27 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Fort Lauderdale Airshow (May 4, 2019) - Geico powerboad and T6's at nearly 160 MPH.

Posted: May 5, 2019, 11:27 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Fort Lauderdale Airshow (May 4, 2019) - Geico T6's "sky typers".

Posted: May 5, 2019, 11:27 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Fort Lauderdale Airshow (May 4, 2019) - Geico T6's "sky typers".

Posted: May 5, 2019, 11:27 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Fort Lauderdale Airshow (May 4, 2019) - Pitts Special.

Posted: May 5, 2019, 11:27 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Fort Lauderdale Airshow (May 4, 2019) - L-39 Super Albatross.

Posted: May 5, 2019, 11:27 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Fort Lauderdale Airshow (May 4, 2019) - L-39 Super Albatross.

Posted: May 5, 2019, 11:27 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Fort Lauderdale Airshow (May 4, 2019) - F22 Raptor (with shock vapor expansion fan).

Posted: May 5, 2019, 11:27 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Fort Lauderdale Airshow (May 4, 2019) - F22 Raptor.

Posted: May 4, 2019, 7:10 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

David Gold Like Reed Timmer would say it's all "teleconnected" :)

Posted: May 4, 2019, 3:12 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Couldn't resist ... Bumped my FL return ticket to CA back to Monday (instead of Tuesday or Wednesday = thanks SW Airlines with your NO fees)!

I should be on the stuff in tornado alley as early as May 7 (Tuesday) ... Wish you all chasing the best of luck and stay safe. See you out there!

Posted: May 4, 2019, 3:08 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Doug Crisp I changed my return a day earlier! Time to prep vehicle and make the targets! Let's do this!

Posted: May 4, 2019, 3:07 PM

Chris Collura commented on David Gold's post.

It "all begins" in the Pacific!

Posted: May 4, 2019, 3:06 PM

Chris Collura commented on David Gold's post.

I changed my tickets and will BE THERE Tuesday onward ... See you all soon!

Posted: May 4, 2019, 3:05 PM


Fort Lauderdale airshow in progress here! Amazing lineup of awesome aircraft from past and present ... In this picture, an L-39 fighter jet makes a high speed 500+ MPH pass :)

Posted: May 4, 2019, 5:59 AM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's post.

Daniel Shaw, I once ate hail (after rinsing it off) like ice cubes and there was sand and grit in the hail stone itself. It was reddish too as the supercell that produced it had crazy dusty inflow pulling in the reddish Oklahoma soil several minutes before. Who knows "what else" was in there (manure?) :)

Posted: May 3, 2019, 8:36 PM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Kiesling's comment.

Jack Corso Dentistry will do that. Yeah.

Posted: May 3, 2019, 8:34 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Stertz's post.

Not 5/6 ... Hold yer balls until after 5/7.

I already missed a lot of stuff :[

Posted: May 3, 2019, 3:44 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's photo.

Nice to see the boys are back ... Hopefully theyll leave for tomorrow's Fort Lauderdale airshow around noon.

Posted: May 3, 2019, 2:53 PM

Chris Collura replied to Neva Andersen's comment.

Neva Andersen If I get near you. Minnesota is quite far and off May's beaten storm path.

Posted: May 3, 2019, 2:52 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own photo.

Sure enough this came to fruition 4+ days of it.

Posted: May 3, 2019, 2:29 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jack Corso's comment.

Jack Corso I just saw the cloud overhead north of the clear slot in that picture (looking south) rotating.

Posted: May 3, 2019, 2:27 PM

Chris Collura commented on Miranda Kay Roberts's post.

Basically a living "mini Hell" one carries around with them forever.

Posted: May 3, 2019, 2:26 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's photo.



Posted: May 3, 2019, 2:24 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's photo.



Posted: May 3, 2019, 2:20 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

Yeah today is a pretty hefty "anniversary". Even Derek Sibley can relate to slow-season anniversary posts (esp with the 2006 to 2016 lack of hurricane activity in the Atlantic) :-P

Posted: May 3, 2019, 7:37 AM

Chris Collura commented on Felipe Hurtado's post.

Skydive America was actually one of at least 4 drop zones that existed around Pahokee Airfield, mainly in the 1990s.

I believe Skydive Palm Beach was the first DZ there with Pat Doggin as the owner. This was around early 1997.

Then there was an issue with the airport owner and that was handed over to Skydive America (Larry Kirschenbaum) which was on an area to the north of the airfield with just the plane taking off the airfield and jumpers bused to and from the airfield. This was around 1999 to 2002.

There was briefly another DZ on site at Pahomee called "Palm Beach Extreme Skysports" (xXx) with someone from Skydive Chicago running it. Around 2002 or 2003. But that lasted a short time.

One final DZ was "Skydive South Beach", but that also lasted about 6 months, closing permanently in spring / summer 2004. Correct me if I'm wrong.

All the while Homestead (Skydive Miami) and Air Adventures (Clewiston) remained mainly Tandem operations with the latter small and ran by Quade (later expanded as Lisa Pate Hornsby acquired Air Adventures in the late 2000s). As of now, that seems to be the best DZ in S Florida (now called skydive "Spaceland" in Clewiston after it became owned by the Spaceland drop zones, in the early 2010s, which also are in Houston and one near Dallas).

Ironically, I THINK skydive "Spaceland" was doing tandem-only jump operations in - you guessed it - Pahokee a few years back (using a yellow Cessna 206) but I'm not sure if that happened or not. This was around 2014 I think.

I remember a great deal of friction with all the DZ owners and airport manager at Palm Beach (Pahokee). The guy absolutely hated skydivers and didn't want anything to do with the sport.

Plus when skydive Palm Beach first opened there was a drowning from a water landing. So being on the lake kinda tarnished the image of that DZ.

Posted: May 2, 2019, 8:24 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Jeffrey Budzynski I believe the dash 34 engines over torqued the wing. The same for king air 90s and 100s with the same engines. They are actually rated for 850 HP but are de rated to 750 to reduce stresses on the airframe.

Posted: May 2, 2019, 8:17 AM

Chris Collura commented on Meteorologist Derek Sibley's photo.

Looks like the wall is preventing anything from the USA moving into northern Mexico. Just kidding :)

Posted: May 2, 2019, 8:14 AM

Chris Collura commented on Skip Talbot's photo.

I also noticed some tornado reports on SN on April 29 in SW Texas but nothing on SPC yet. So yes, I'm thinking some reports on SN are getting skipped somehow.

Posted: May 1, 2019, 6:13 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jack Corso's comment.

Jack Corso How 'bout dentistry?

Posted: May 1, 2019, 6:10 PM

Chris Collura replied to Felipe Hurtado's comment.

Felipe Hurtado Wow ... This is awesome! Thanks for sharing!

I was at this boogie too, Jumped the helicopter and that fast king air (the B-200 T tail one) by Performance Air (it once beat Mike Mullins in a race climb to altitude I heard).

Posted: May 1, 2019, 6:09 PM

Chris Collura replied to Noah Singleton's comment.

Noah Singleton Looks like he left. That's sad. I left before myself but came back. Maybe he will too.

Posted: May 1, 2019, 6:07 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Daniel Shaw Actually I lost that antenna in category 5 hurricane Michael. A building fell on it :)

Other than that it worked flawlessly until then!

Posted: May 1, 2019, 6:06 PM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's post.

Posted: May 1, 2019, 3:55 PM

Chris Collura commented on 41 Action News - KSHB-TV's post.

"Blocking" ... sounds like a dating app lol

Posted: May 1, 2019, 3:54 PM

Chris Collura replied to David Gold's comment.

Nice... Just hope its after the 7th

Posted: May 1, 2019, 3:53 PM

Chris Collura commented on Cheryl Schumacher Chang's post.

Yeah windy here and feels more like September in S Florida ;)

Posted: May 1, 2019, 3:48 PM

Chris Collura replied to David Gold's comment.

David Gold As long as its AFTER May 7 !!!!!!!!

Posted: May 1, 2019, 2:35 PM


Until I can chase (after May 7) ... This will have to hold me over I guess! Day two of seeing tornadoes from the stupid dental chair / taking care of "adulting" until May 7 :-/

Posted: May 1, 2019, 2:19 PM

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Posted: May 1, 2019, 2:15 PM

Chris Collura replied to Andre Stepsky's comment.

Andre Stepsky Sad that the guy running it was arrested for securities fraud. Totally unrelated to skydiving. One day I come up there one Saturday to skydive and the place was closed. Just like that.

Posted: May 1, 2019, 8:33 AM


Probably not much but at least I'll see something from it (waves, strong winds, etc.) :)

Posted: May 1, 2019, 8:32 AM

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Posted: May 1, 2019, 8:30 AM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's post.

Haha ... Unfortunately I am not out in tornado alley yet. May 7 is my departure date. Better late than ever :)

Posted: May 1, 2019, 8:29 AM

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Posted: May 1, 2019, 4:26 AM

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