Southwest Oklahoma: May 23, 2024
Thursday’s storm chase went from 0-60 in a flash. The initial target area was somewhat unclear. Storms were possible anywhere from SW Kansas to NW Texas, so I split the difference and went to...
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Solar Eclipse: April 8, 2024
Having witnessed a solar eclipse in Nebraska in 2017 and knowing this would be the last eclipse in the U.S. for about 20 years, I planned to head east for the one of a...
Southeastern Colorado: June 23, 2023
I witnessed a long-lived, slow-moving tornado in southeastern Colorado on June 23rd, 2023.
High Plains Tornadoes
It’s been an active stretch across the High Plains with daily bouts of severe thunderstorms for more than a week. I’ve traveled over several states during the time and May 26th brought me to...
Staying Local: May 2, 2022
Monday’s storm chase was about as local as it gets. Starting in Oklahoma City, I opted to go southwest toward a developing supercell thunderstorm near Chickasaw. Even though the Storm Prediction Center issued a...
Arena, North Dakota: Ghost Town
Many ghost towns dot the prairies of North Dakota and Arena is one of those towns with a rich history that will always live on.
What happened? May 23, 2020
Several computer models showed intense thunderstorms in the forecast and a Tornado Watch was issued, but robust storms never formed. What happened?