Well its been a very long while since I have A.) had time to update this blog and B.) had time to chase. I now have 5 consecutive weeks off from work and then means time to get out in the field and chase!
Just an update from my last chase back on May 1st, which was largely a BUST due to time constraints. I traveled down to Chanute, KS and back but the "real" storms did not get cranking until just after sunset. Some violent EF-3 tornadoes struck the KC metro area around the liberty/Gladstone areas and did some pretty destructive damage. Anyway, I will update the mileage and stats to reflect this latest chase.
Today, however, I am sitting at the Days Inn in Hays,KS. A significant severe weather outbreak seems on tap, with the possibility of violent long-tracked tornadoes. Great moisture and excellent shear are in place. Cape by 0z should be around 3500-4000 J/KG. Storm motions however with be "racing" to the north and northeast at around 40 mph. I am hoping for the classic "right-turner" today along the triple point. However, considering the storm motions today, any storms along the warm front boundary will very quickly cross into much more stable air. A comprimising target farther south along the Dry line seems a more logical choice at this point in time. I will be sitting in Hays through early afternoon to see how things are going to shake out.
This is only day 1 of what appears to be a string of good severe weather days. I will be chasing through atleast Saturday, so stay tuned for later updates!
Tornado count: 0
Hail storm count: 2
Miles traveled: 269.26
Total Chase Season Miles: 2,718.77
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