WxWatcher007

Chaser Report: 7/4/23 Yesterday was fantastic. It started with storms in Sioux Falls and it was a lot of driving from Sioux Falls to Kearney, NE. I was between going to CO or heading to KS, but decided to head to the high plains. In NE CO, everything was collapsing and that eventually led me south in eastern Colorado and then west when the target was acquired. It was a nice supercell initially but kept cycling. There was a report of a funnel cloud, and if you look closely maybe you can see one, but in real time it didn’t stand out as such. Very quickly after this storm departed, a big dog line rapidly formed to the west near Denver. As we were traveling toward Denver you could see the massive complex come together with frequent lightning and a clear hail core. We stopped in Bennett and it was a good call. The storm was hellacious. Here’s a new video of what it looked like. Areas just west reported winds between 60-67mph. Yesterday was long but a great early birthday present. Hoping for more action today in CO or NM.

Fantastic shot!

Nice! Finally driving into Denver after a solid chase and insane severe storm that bowed over the area. Fireworks going off on both sides of I-70. Great, great day.

OH MY GOODNESS!!! What a storm I just went through outside Denver.

Target acquired. Wish me luck.

1.43 so far at home

Flash flooding occurring across central CT.

Was looking forward to one of your posts. I’m in Nebraska now but have been leaning toward that NE CO zone for later. I agree that much of this becomes messy later this evening, but a supercell on the front range would be a win today.

Not going to clog this thread (I’ll post in banter when I can) but we’re off to a good start. Look at the last strike start at the ground!

In Sioux Falls. Nice line of storms this morning. Headed to NE and then will decide on Kansas or Colorado.

Happy Fourth! Starting with natural fireworks in Sioux Falls, SD

2.24" in May 1.64" in June 2.37" in the first four days of July

Severe warned storm to my NW here in SD.

My whining paid off but I’m not home to see it. Glad I cut the grass before leaving.

Awesome, thanks for the explanation! Hoping to get some good stuff out on the high plains tomorrow.

Chasing out west for my upcoming birthday and spotted this dust devil (or landspout? ) in Wisconsin.

Yesterday in Ohio

Just under .50 at home from that storm.

50k ft top!

It’s a pretty one, and of course I’m not home