2015 Virtual Storm Chase Thread

[Allseasons-Si]

Tornado on the ground east of Lubbock,David drummond is on it

 

 

nice shelf cloud from Jerrod harris on the same cell but further south

 

 

same cell with drummond on it,lovely colours

 

 

golf ball sized hail from David drummond

 

 

what a fantastic evening of chase America it has been,hope to see more like this in the season.

Edited May 6, 2015 by Allseasons-si

[Dorsetbred]

Yesterdays reports suggest 5 T's and the largest hail of 2.75"

0047 275 5 S CROSBYTON CROSBY TX 3357 10124
 

Edited May 6, 2015 by Dorsetbred

[Arron]

Were some nice naders last night!

 

[nsrobins]

Becoming increasingly juicy for Tour 1 Day 1 on Saturday and might only be 3hrs from DFW. I expect at least a MDT from SPC in the Friday update. My GPS plug doesnt arrive until Sat do I might be tugging at the tail of the Sherman caravan for this one lol.

[icbinb]

Virtually targeting Mangum, OK today. Should be a very interesting day to watch unfold. 

Edited May 6, 2015 by icbinb

[nsrobins]

Virtually targeting Mangum, OK today. Should be a very interesting day to watch unfold. 

Not a bad location IMO, although watch those obs for a DL adjustment!

 

Last evening of virtual targets. Tomorrow for ten days it's for real!

[Nick F]

 

Paul Botten (Sherman) and Ian Michaelwaite, who are going out a few days early to set-up, currently flying over Michigan Dallas bound I believe, landing 20:50 BST. Looks like they could have some big hailers on their doorstep when they arrive, MU/MLCAPE approaching 4000 j/kg in DFW area!

 

 

With regards to target today, I'm going for Pratt, Kansas. Stronger 500mb SWly winds over KS, plus low-level southerly going to create strong shear and with 65F dewpoints surging north - there should be some strongly rotating storms over central Kansas and good potential for tornadoes too

 

[icbinb]

Not a bad location IMO, although watch those obs for a DL adjustment!

 

Last evening of virtual targets. Tomorrow for ten days it's for real!

 

Yh, bit of a gamble on this one. Hopefully the storms won't be as likely to be HP further south, although initiation is questionable in western OK. Good environment there if something does fire.

[Nick F]

live news stream of tornado-warned storm near Anadarko, SW of OK City, looks good, funnel trying to form:

 

http://kfor.com/on-air/live-streaming/

[Nick F]

Live storm chase on the tornado warned storm in north central, Kansas, caught a tornado earlier over the rolling hills about 1hr14mins:

 

[matty40s]

unfortunately, seems to be headed towards moore, will not be long in dropping now. 

[Boro Snow]

Ramping up on the cell that's just left Chickasha.  Spinning nicely now... potential for a large tornado.  Hook looks amazing on radar.

 

Multiple vortices touching down at Amber.. Gonna be a big'un

yep currently watching that could be half mile wide

 

wow maybe F4

Edited May 6, 2015 by Boro Snow

[Nick F]

Yep, EF4 mile wide rain-wrapped wedge tornado on obs, heading Newcastle, Moore/Norman (S/SW OKC metro area)

 

[Nick F]

This is a bad situation, mild-wide wedge right over populated area of SW suburbs of Oklahoma City:

 

Edited May 6, 2015 by Nick F

[Boro Snow]

wow another one heading towards Norman how quick did that develop 

Edited May 6, 2015 by Boro Snow

[Nick F]

Yep, could just make out a cone tornado from the KFOR chopper earlier, circualtion heading into west Norman now:

 

[Boro Snow]

Dillard needs to get outta there... like now lol.

amazing viewing though lol 

[Allseasons-Si]

Dillard needs to get outta there... like now lol.

Which ones Dillard W09,is it svrhd.

Edited May 6, 2015 by Allseasons-si

[Nick F]

Which ones Dillard W09

 

KFOR TV news livestream http://kfor.com/on-air/live-streaming/

 

This was a grab of Marc earlier when was getting rather close for comfort in the circulation of a tornado dropping again near Norman:

 

[Allseasons-Si]

Ah, apologies: http://kfor.com/on-air/live-streaming/

 

Was caught up in the circulation just a few minutes ago, with power flashes not too far in front of him. 

Ah thanks W09,watching that now.

Edited May 6, 2015 by Allseasons-si

[icbinb]

Crazy night. Not been able to keep up with all the tornadoes. Flash flooding is a serious issue in the OKC area tonight.

[RobR]

Yes, it has been a wild night for OK. Flooding now a real issue. News9 has the best coverage IMO and don't forget streamers on TVN.

[Paul Sherman]

First EVER Flash Flood Emergency Issued by NWS OUN!

 

And watching the tv coverage over here it is dreadfull, the I35 Near Moore, well you could go water skiing on it tonight, also cars completely submerged, and still it rains and hails!

[Dorsetbred]

Was watching the flooding on the early morning chasers that were still out @ 5am (UK time), fair bit of rain to say the least.

Looking like a busy night with 29 T's and the largest hail reported @ 2.75"

0038 275 GREENWOOD MIDLAND TX 3203 10190
 

[nsrobins]

Friday moving into MDT zone now. Sat looking silly. Cells plunging across the DL into SW OK riding circa 65kn H400 jet - not for the faint hearted but at least the topography and road grid is favourable - something a lone chaser like me appreciates!

I won't be out tonight - motel booked and gear to set up. Then it's three nights of action before a few days down (already have the Greensburg memorial on my radar - somewhere every chaser should visit IMO)