Several more days have once again passed since the last update. We’ve spent these days roaming around parts of the Texas panhandle, far northeastern New Mexico, and the western Oklahoma panhandle. Chase prospects have been pretty low the entire time, although each day has given us a late surprise. Day 6 – West Texas & Read more about Chasecation 2016 | Days 6–8 (High Plains)[…]
It’s been several days since my last update, although we have indeed been storm chasing each of the last three days. Turns out that these have been relatively slow chase days and there simply hasn’t been much to report, at least for a daily update. These have been “classic” chase days, which typically include a Read more about Chasecation 2016 | Days 3–5 (Kansas & Texas)[…]
Well, what a day! The photo above is from the Chapman, KS tornado, shortly before it crossed Interstate 70. This is the type of shot you want to get, with the sun peeking through the rain next to a dark, menacing tornado. Unfortunately, there happened to be a radio tower in our line of sight, Read more about Chasecation 2016 | Day 2 (Chapman Tornado)[…]
Just a quick update from central Kansas here on Day 2 of storm chasing. I’m writing this while on the road (yes, we have “onboard” Wi-Fi!) near Great Bend, KS as we are headed south and east to see if we can get on a storm or two later this afternoon. If anything interesting happens, Read more about Chasecation 2016 | Day 1 (Colorado)[…]