WxWatcher007

Can you imagine how this place would be hopping with a mod risk derecho or hurricane strike? Pages and pages of unbridled excitement and extreme concern.

Just give me one enhanced day here and one lightning storm of yore. It’s hard to have expectations around here.

Definitely something to watch. We’ll see what happens. In the meantime, I wonder if we’ll pick back up in the preseason TC genesis department this year.

Hell of a lot better than talking about “latitude” events and why perfect track winter coastals are dumping 4” of rain imby.

Haha far from a pro but I’ve done it a few times! I’ve never done solo but it may be possible. I think if I were to do solo I’d only have a predetermined zone I’d be willing to drive in—say staying in the front range of Colorado through central Kansas and bouncing around the zone depending on the severe wx outlook. During my trips I had at least one other person willing to drive, and we literally traveled thousands of miles each trip over the course of 7-10 days. One time we went from San Antonio to Corpus Christi to Amarillo in one day. That’s a lot to ask of one person. Expect to spend between $100-150 each night for a decent hotel. Gas isn’t terrible if you have an efficient car. Rental car with insurance (and always get the full insurance in case of getting totaled by hail lol) isn’t awful as well but check around to get the cheapest price. Don’t forget to factor in food. Each of my trips cost at least $1k. Being in multiple cities alone is worth the cost IMO. That’s all doable. The biggest challenge with a solo trip imo is the logistics when you’re actually in chase mode. Driving and tracking a supercell that could split, spawn a tornado, or throw out big hail far from the “center” sounds dicey. If you did do it, I’d recommend keeping even greater distance and ALWAYS being prepared to move to a safer location. If you question in the slightest whether you’re safe, move immediately. Other than that, hell of a thrill and amazing to travel the country. I’d try chasing again this year, but I think the tropics will have me busy this summer/fall.

I’m solidly on the hyperactive train for this season, but we’ll need to see what happens in the eastern Atlantic with stability. I doubt SAL is a big inhibitor this season but we’ll see. A number of the big dog seasons have meaningful activity in spite of the SAL peak mid-summer.

Just a couple basic OHC comps. Remember, this is mid-April. This is exceptional warmth. OHC—look at the depth and expanse of the warmth in the Caribbean and east of the Antilles. 2020 2024 26° C Depth 2020 2024 Current SSTs Of course, we know that temps aren’t the only driving factor for activity. One of the key inhibitors of active seasons especially recently has been instability, or lack thereof. This is something to watch closely as we get into the early season period.

Indications continue to suggest hyperactive tropics are favored. I think we’re pretty hot here this summer but hopefully we do get some long dry stretches so it’s enjoyable.

It’s been a banner couple of years. Continuing the hot streak?

I’ll take this warmth for now, and then let’s do heat and dews through the summer with a WAR in August/September to give us tropical chances.

My kind of wx. Approaching 70 here.

There’s nothing like a celestial event. Last year when we were able to catch a faint glimpse of the lights it was incredible, and when I saw the Milky Way for the first time it was one of the most profound moments of my life—no hyperbole.

Simply incredible.

Spectacular day.

I was telling a coworker that maybe it’s the chase experience that benefited me—I was in and out with ease. I figured that being in Houlton would’ve risked more travel difficulty leaving. Yep. It’s almost indescribable. Now imagine seeing it a thousand years ago.

Awesome. I’ve always wondered how to do that.

Awesome stuff. I decided on Island Falls (random I know lol) and we were on the road very shortly after totality. There was some congestion but I got to Portland with very few delays.

It’s a truly awesome experience. Congrats to everyone able to see the eclipse today.

Truly spectacular day. There’s really nothing like it.

Thanks. Still deciding where to setup. Tomorrow’s going to be a long day.

Heh, now I have to consider Maine. It may be a bit longer, but I may go to a place in eastern Maine off 95 just to avoid the backroads. The Katahdin scenic outlook is closed? Rangely seems good on paper but the road network doesn’t seem ideal to me.

Eying that area as well but would be coming from home. I figure a straight shot up 91 won’t be the worst, but I’d probably plan to leave here pre-sunrise maybe as soon as 2am to avoid traffic getting there. Much like a storm chase, this may be a hurry up and wait type situation. Basic camera filter seems good. Tried testing it in between clouds today.