This section is for storm chases done in the central / Midwestern United States during the year of 2024. This includes all storm chasing activities (including any major chase "expeditions") during the year of 2024 in the central USA (aka "Tornado Alley"). For 2024, all chases in the central USA will be logged in this section, with many of the chases being possible "spot" chases / major severe weather "setups" chased. Here you should find many pictures of lightning, tornadoes, hail, strong winds, along with many severe thunderstorm elements. Keep in mind that this chase log is scientific evidence and portrays my on-going storm chasing research. It has been placed on this page for easy reference and meteorological interests. Please do not plagiarize or copy this document to other sites for distribution.

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STORM CHASING - CENTRAL UNITED STATES - 2024 CHASE LOG

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ABOUT THIS CHASE LOG FOR THE MIDWEST

This is a chase log for any chases during 2024 in the Midwest and Central United States that were conducted as "spot" chases as well as any dedicated chase trip. Each chase section within this area will have its own details and such for that particular chase. This area was set up in the spring of 2024 and is for any chase that was conducted in the US Plains and Midwest. Equipment use in such chases range from cell phone to HAM radio communications, digital / still cameras, video (SD) and high / UHD (4k) camcorders, and data logging / GPS via laptop computer. Storm chasing involved driving in harsh conditions and / or for long periods of time.

All chases and observations are in chronological order and a chase number is assigned to each entry. Please bear in mind that all observations adhere to modern storm analysis standards and do not include all storms that occurred in a given area for a particular chase period.

Any kind of storm such as a thunderstorm, tornado, waterspout, tropical cyclone, and extratropical storm can be chased or observed. I have tried to keep this log of any storms that I have observed as accurate as possible, while using terms and expressions to abide by those used by most meteorologists and storm spotters today.

Storm chasing and observation can be extremely dangerous and may result in serious injury or death. I have received intermediate and advanced training for storm spotting in 1996. I strongly urge anyone who is to try their hand at storm spotting to get training before doing so. You must also have a good understanding of meteorology and storm dynamics. "If you don't know what you're doing, Don't do it!" Contact your local National Weather Service office for information on storm spotting and about training to become a Skywarn storm Spotter.

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Video Of 2024 Total Eclipse (Arkansas) - April 8, 2024
Timelapse 360 Video Of 2024 Total Eclipse (Arkansas) - April 8, 2024

CHASE MAP FOR THE TOTAL ECLIPSE IN APRIL 2024

The image above is a composite of the cloud forecast for April 8 (around 18z or 1 PM CDT) with the path of eclipse totality and center-line across the United States. The annotations show the flights between Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Dallas, Texas, and appear in Green. The small blue path in NE Texas and SW Arkansas is the driving paths to avoid cloud cover. Note the small clear area in SW and W Arkansas! Low clouds appear in blue, where orange are high cloud forecasts. A major weather system is over much of Texas and was to be avoided - The opposite of storm chasing, where we look for LACK of clouds. The yellow area is the general area of interest for this trip.

REFINED "TARGET" MAP FOR THE TOTAL ECLIPSE ON APRIL 8, 2024

These annotated images show the totality paths, from SW to SE, across the two main states of concern - Texas to the left, and Arkansas to the right. Most of Texas, from near Dallas and southwestwards, was forecasted to be under heavy cloud cover, even with a potential for severe weather. Farther northeast, and into SW Arkansas and northward, a significant break in the clouds was realized, with little low nor high cloud cover. The final "target" area was in SW Arkansas and between De Queen and Mena off SR 71.

VISIBLE SATELLITE SHOWING ECLIPSE ON APRIL 8, 2024

This is an annotated visible satellite image between 18z (1 PM CDT) and 1830z (1:30 PM CDT) of the south-central continental USA and northern Mexico. The area showing my location in SW Arkansas is indicated by a yellow "X", just north of a dissipating area of low clouds and entering clear skies. The unmistakable dark shadow is just crossing N Mexico and will enter SW Texas, continuing northeastwards across the USA and eventually into eastern Canada at hyper-sonic ground relative speeds.

CHASE TRIP CHRONOLOGY FOR THE TOTAL ECLIPSE IN APRIL 2024

The main portion of this trip was from April 6 to April 13, with the main focus days from April 7-9, and the 8th being the major day. The other days were either travel days, and / or days spent working on my normal IT job. After the 13th, I was supposed to fly out to California, but canceled that trip due to medical reasons, and headed back to Florida on April 13. I flew out to Dallas, Texas (from Fort Lauderdale) on April 6, secured the rental vehicle (a 2024 Toyota Corolla), and headed to a hotel in Plano, Texas, which I booked for the entire week. Another friend of mine I worked with in Florida, Haifeng, flew into the other airport in Dallas, and joined me for the main observation of the eclipse, returning to Florida on April 9.

The main objective was basically a total "opposite" of storm chasing - To find the clearest skies possible. Long-range forecasts were not looking good for viewing the eclipse, especially in Texas, so a plan to go northeast, preferably into Arkansas, was acceptable. On April 8, not only was eastern Texas forecasted to be under heavy clouds, but it also included possible severe weather, and points eastwards there after. I did not chase these setups for storms, since they were messy and fast moving to the east - And chose to work on my IT job instead (remotely from my hotel in Plano). On April 8, best chances were from SW Arkansas and northward for clear skies. I left Plano via Highway 75 to Highway 380 east to I-30 near Greenville, Texas, then SR 41 / 71 north out of New Boston, Texas and into Arkansas. De Queen (SW Arkansas) was still under clouds, so I continued north to be southwest of Mena, near Cove and Hatfield, where the dreaded low cloud deck dissipated by 12:30 PM CDT.

The eclipse was observed off SR 71 in that area (Polk / Sevier Counties). Totality was experienced from about 1:48 PM CDT to 1:52 PM, with over 4 minutes and 15 seconds of darkness with a "360 degree dawn" surrounding the area. The eclipse was spectacular, with a fiery corona, red flares, and even a large solar prominence (bright arch shape / pinpoint of light) seen during totality. Once back in sunlight, I packed up my gear and my friend and I headed the same route we came on, via SR 71 / 41 south to I-30, then east to Highway 380, then Highway 75 south and returned to Plano during the late afternoon. Distant storms and supercells loomed over the horizon to the south, but skies remained clear even near Dallas.

The camera gear used was a GoPro MAX 360 (for virtual immersive 4k video - Esp time-lapse), Sony NX-70 (HD), Canon HFW-11 (zoomed HD), and a Canon Digital Rebel for stills. Other shots were done with a Samsung S24 Ultra smartphone. Two dash cams were also set up (one in the car and another at the hotel in Plano), but unfortunately, the video was unusable from them. On April 9, my friend returned back to Florida - With myself remaining in Plano, working remotely for my IT job from there, and returned to Florida (instead of California) during the morning and afternoon of April 13. The total mileage logged on the rental vehicle was 433 miles.

TOTAL ECLIPSE 2024 CHASE MAIN PARTICIPANTS

CHASER NAMEHOME / BASE CITYCALLSIGNCHASE DATESOCCUPATION
CHRIS COLLURADEERFIELD BEACH, FLKG4PJN4-6 To 4-13IT CONSULTANT
HAIFENG HUTAMARAC, FLN/A4-6 To 4-9VB CONSULTANT

GALLERY FOR APRIL 6-8, 2024

Flying into the Dallas, Texas area during the evening of April 6, 2024 (from Fort Lauderdale, Florida).
The day before the eclipse, April 7, had good weather with fast-moving high clouds. Here is myself at a park just west of downtown Dallas.
Sub begins to dim near Hatfield, Arkansas during the early afternoon of April 8.
Moon half-way covers the sub between first-contact and totality, at roughly 1 PM CDT.
Close up of partial stages of eclipse (using solar filters).
Canon HD camera with solar filter using a magnetic mount with the sun obscured in the viewfinder.
Obscured sun (70%) by 1:30 PM CDT viewed through thin low clouds passing by.
Wide view of total eclipse at about 1:48 PM CDT. The bright dot to the lower right is Venus.
Myself taken with smartphone, with the eclipse, Venus, and "360 degree dawn" above the horizon at 1:50 PM CDT.
Medium view of totality, which lasted over 4 minutes.
Incredible corona of sun during totality.
Less exposed image, showing "Bailey's beads" (top right), and large solar prominence (bottom). The prominence was very bright and visible to the naked eye - Twice the size of the earth!
Totality ends at just after 1:52 PM CDT. Note the "diamond ring" effect!
Moon continues across the sun, leaving about 80% covered just before 2 PM CDT.
Horse drawn rides at an adjacent horse ranch after the eclipse.

CHASE MAP FOR CHASE EXPEDITION 2024

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CHASE TRIP CHRONOLOGY FOR CHASE EXPEDITION 2024

This is for the main chase trip from Florida and into the central USA for much of the month of May, 2024. Unlike most recent years, this year was dictated by health issues (early stage cancer treatment) and a new remote IT job. I missed a bunch of potential chase setups in late April, including a failed attempt at a weekend chase around April 26 due to flight cancellations and delays. A chase window from after May 2, and until June 3 opened up between surgery and radiation treatment appointments, so I decided to head out on May 4. On May 4, I left south Florida during the morning via I 595 and Highway 27, stopping at the skydiving center in Clewiston heading west in Highway 98 / 27. I continued to Highway 70 west from south of Lake Placid, and north on I 75 from near Bradenton and eventually north to I 10 west, reaching Mobile, Alabama during the late evening, spending the night there. The next day, May 5, after church, I headed west on I 10 / I 12 past New Orleans, Louisiana, then NW on I 49 from Lafayette to Shreveport. I took I 20 west into Texas, passing north of Dallas via I 635 to I 35 north. I reached Moore, Oklahoma by late evening, and got a hotel there for a few days I can also work remotely from. The next day, May 6, was forecasted to be a very active chase day west of OKC, and the first chase day of this main trip.

May 6 was the first chase day of this chase "expedition", starting in the morning with the Storm Prediction Center upgrading from a moderate to high-risk in their day one outlook. The high risk extended from south-central Kansas and into south-central Oklahoma, with a 30% tornado, 30% wind, and 45% hail in their outlooks - All hatched for significant. I did some forecasting, and worked until mid afternoon for my IT job, before heading out of Moore, Oklahoma to I-44 / 40 west. The SPC also issued mesoscale discussion 649, and subsequent PDS (particularly dangerous situation) tornado watch box 189, valid until 11 PM CDT. I headed west on I-40 to 183 north out of Clinton, and targeting a supercell storm that initiated along with a broken cluster of storms ahead of the dryline and pacific cold front. The first supercell was followed from southeast of Putnam on SR 47 east to 33 and Highway 270 near Watonga in Dewey County. The storm was tracked south of Okeene, then east / northeast through Hennessey via SR 3 and Highway 81. A low visibility, rain-wrapped tornado was noted in this area (Logan County). The chase track continued east on SR 51 to near Orlando on Highway 77 and eventually east to I-35 south after dark. The storm evolved to an intense bow segment at that point (later producing damaging tornadoes in NE Oklahoma well after dark). I headed south on I-35 to north of Oklahoma City, and bumped west via a country road (Waterloo Road), observing another tornado-warned storm near Okarche. I continued there, and south on Highway 81 to El Reno, then I-40 back east to I-44 and eventually my Hotel in Moore, Oklahoma for the night. A powerful severe storm passed over that area during the late night as well.

May 7 had severe weather, but in a distant area near Ohio that I opted not to chase, so May 7 was down-time with the full day spent working remotely for my regular IT job. May 8 was another day of severe storms, with the bulk of the tornadoes in a wide swath extending across the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys (especially Tennessee). The southwestern side of this setup, being closer and well within reach, was selected for this chase day. The SPC had a moderate-risk area, extending from central Missouri to central Tennessee. A large area of enhanced-risk surrounded this area, with a lobe of probabilities extending southwestward as far as NE Texas. I opted for this area, ahead of a Pacific front / dryline, anywhere from central eastern Oklahoma to as far south as NE Texas - Favoring "tail end" storms. The SPC had the moderate risk, with 10% tornado, and wind / hail both 45%. These probabilities were also 10% tornado, with hail and wind 30% with my target area on the SW side of those probabilities. All were hatched for significant. I worked until early to mid afternoon and headed east via I-40 out of Oklahoma City, and eastward to near Sallisaw. The SPC had mesoscale discussion 701 and issued subsequent tornado watch box 208, valid until 10 PM CDT. Many areas of severe weather were developing, with two areas near my target area, one to my north a bit, and another way south near the Red River. I checked out the northern one, via Highway 59 towards Watts, where a severe storm with hail was encountered. Heading south, on 59 and back across I-40, another severe storm was encountered near Shady Point after dark. I wrapped up the chase, and continued south on Highway 59 to 259, then SR 37 west and southwest into Texas, and eventually I-30 near Mount Vernon. I took I-30 west, and picked up Highway 380 west out of Greenville to Highway 75 south out of McKinney. I arrived in Plano, Texas well after midnight, spending the night there.

May 9 was a chase day to the southwest of Fort Worth and into central Texas. This area was on the western side of an enhanced risk as per the SPC. Tornado probability was 5%, with hail and wind 30% (both hatched for significant). This large enhanced risk extended from central Texas, eastward across Dixie, and into the southeastern USA as far as the E Coast! I worked during the morning at my hotel in Plano, and wrapped up during the early afternoon. The SPC issued mesoscale discussion 729 for the area. Later on, tornado watch box 221 was issued, valid until 9 PM CDT. I left Plano southward to I-635 and I-820 to get around the north side of the Metroplex, and reached I-30 / I-20 westbound after a long and frustrating effort to beat pre-rush hour traffic. Even worse, I had to take an important call for my IT job for a software release when I reached Weatherford, just as supercell storms were developing to my south and southwest. I went south out of Weatherford on FM 1189 and eventually to Granbury to take SR 144 south. The storm was encountered in Bosque County and the track went west on SR 22 and south to near Jonesboro and eventually east on Highway 84 while on the backside of the severe storm. I wrapped up between I-35 and SR 317 near Moody and Eddy. I fueled up near Pendelton, then backed north on I-35, then I-35E through Dallas after dark, and I-635 east to Prescott Road. I headed north from there to Plano and back to my hotel there for the night.

The period of May 10 and 11 was down time with time spent in the northern part of Dallas near Plano as well as Denton. On May 10-11, late at night, a very rare low latitude aurora (northern lights) was observed after midnight to the northwest of Sherman, Texas with a subtle "rainbow" sky with purple, pink, and green colors overhead. This was caused by some of the strongest solar activity in 20 years. The following day, May 12, was a chase day, with marginal chase prospects anywhere from Abilene, Texas and points south and westward. The SPC had a slight-risk area in place, with a 5% tornado, 15% wind, and 15% hail in their outlooks. The target area was on the western sections of these outlooks. I headed out of Denton during the morning after church, taking I-35 W to I-820 to I-30 through Weatherford. From there I dropped on Highway 283 south near Baird to Coleman, then west to near Bronte, anticipating storms may form south of Abilene near Balinger along Highway 67. Unfortunately, the outflow cool pool from the morning MCS to the east pushed across the area, with cool and cloudy conditions. I decided to head back NW and play the area between I-20 near Colorado City, and southward to northwest of San Angelo near Green County, basically near Highway 87 and SR 208. The SPC did not issue any watch box, but issued MCD 760 for storm possibility. Storms were finally encountered from between Sterling City and southeastward to near Carlsbad. I wrapped up chasing south of Sal Angelo, and backed up SR 208 all the way north and northwest past I-20 and through Snyder, taking Highway 84 into Lubbock from there. I spent the night in Lubbock, arriving there just before midnight.

CHASE EXPEDITION 2024 MAIN PARTICIPANTS

CHASER NAMEHOME / BASE CITYCALLSIGNCHASE DATESOCCUPATION
CHRIS COLLURADEERFIELD BEACH, FLKG4PJN5-4 To TBDIT CONSULTANT

DETAILED CHASE LOG FOR CHASE EXPEDITION 2024

1). May 6, 6:00 PM - Interception and indirect penetration of an extremely severe and tornadic thunderstorm from Dewey to Logan Counties, Oklahoma from near Highway 183 southeast of Putnam, and northeastward south of Okeene along SR 51 past Hennessey towards Orlando. The storm was an HP supercell storm, with a long track that was followed for several hours. Multiple funnel clouds were noted with this storm, with a low-contrast tornado, mainly rain wrapped, noted looking north southeast of Okeene and eastward towards south of Douglas. The core of this storm was not directly penetrated. Strong RFD winds, gusting 70 to 80 MPH, were noted southeast of Okeene, probably associated with the south side of a broad, rain wrapped tornado. Albeit low contrast and poor visibility, a very faint view of a cone tornado was barely visible briefly looking north. Other conditions encountered were torrential rains, 1" hail, and frequent lightning. I did not continue with this storm after dark, but eventually this same storm complex would move northeast and devastate Barnsdall, Oklahoma with a powerful tornado just prior to 10 PM. Conditions causing the storm were surface heating, a dryline / Pacific cold front, low pressure area, and a strong upper trough. Documentation was digital stills and HD / 4k video. A 2022 Jeep Renegade was used to chase the storm. A PDS (particularly dangerous situation) tornado watch was in effect until 11 PM CDT.

2). May 6, 9:30 PM - Observation of a very severe thunderstorm in Canadian / Kingfisher Counties, Oklahoma near Waterloo Road and Highway 81 near Okarche. This tornado-warned storm was a classic to HP supercell after dark. The storm had frequent lightning and a brief lowering / wall cloud was noted on the southwest side of the storm. The core of the storm was not penetrated but contained strong winds and large hail (some 1" pieces were noted on the roadway). Conditions causing the storm were surface heating, a dryline / Pacific cold front, low pressure area, and a strong upper trough. A 2022 Jeep Renegade was used to chase the storm. A PDS (particularly dangerous situation) tornado watch was in effect until 11 PM CDT.

3). May 6, 11:30 PM - Observation, from a stationary location (hotel) of a severe thunderstorm in Cleveland County and in Moore, Oklahoma just west of I-35. The storm was a powerful line / bow segment (multi-cell) storm cluster. A tornado warning was issued for this storm for possible embedded QLCS rotation to my north. Winds with this storm gusted over 80 MPH, with small hail and frequent lightning. Power was knocked out from this storm at times. Conditions causing the storm were a dryline / Pacific cold front, low pressure area, and a strong upper trough. Documentation was digital stills, audio, and HD / 4k video. A 2022 Jeep Renegade was used to chase the storm. A PDS (particularly dangerous situation) tornado watch was in effect until 11 PM CDT.

4). May 8, 7:00 PM - Observation and penetration of a severe thunderstorm near Watts, Oklahoma in Adair County along Highway 59. The storm was a brief classic to HP supercell within a line of strong and severe storms. The storm was outflow dominant as it was under cut by cool air. Hail to 1", lightning, 50 to 60 MPH winds, and heavy rain was observed. The storm had weak rotation as well. Conditions causing the storm were a dryline / Pacific cold front, low pressure trough, surface heating, and an upper trough. Documentation was digital stills and audio. A 2022 Jeep Renegade was used to chase the storm. A tornado watch was in effect until 10 PM CDT.

5). May 8, 8:30 PM - Interception, observation, and indirect penetration of a severe thunderstorm near Shady Point, Oklahoma in Le Flore County along Highway 59. The storm was a classic to supercell on the south end of a line of strong and severe storms. The storm was briefly supercellular with a wall cloud and inflow banding. Hail to 1", frequent lightning (with some close hits), 40 MPH winds, and moderate rain was observed. The core was not directly penetrated. Conditions causing the storm were a dryline / Pacific cold front, low pressure trough, surface heating, and an upper trough. Documentation was digital stills and audio. A 2022 Jeep Renegade was used to chase the storm. A tornado watch was in effect until 10 PM CDT.

6). May 9, 6:30 PM - Interception, observation, and penetration of a very severe thunderstorm from Hamilton to McLennan County, Texas along Highway 84 and SR 317 and between Hamilton and Moody. The storm was a classic to HP supercell, and the southern storm of two supercells, but outflow dominant. The storm was penetrated (hook sliced) and hail over 1", frequent lightning, 60 to 70 MPH winds, and torrential rain was observed. The storm caused tree damage and some power outages. Conditions causing the storm were a dryline / Pacific cold front, low pressure trough, surface heating, and an upper trough. Documentation was digital stills, HD / 4k video, and audio. A 2022 Jeep Renegade was used to chase the storm. A tornado watch was in effect until 9 PM CDT.

7). May 12, 7:00 PM - Observation of a strong thunderstorm from near Sterling City, Texas in Green County and southeastward to northwest of San Angelo and near Highway 87. The storm was a right split supercell storm, with some persistent rotation noted. Classic to HP in nature, the storm was elevated over a shallow cool air layer north of a frontal / outflow boundary. Occasional lightning, 40 MPH winds (mainly RFD), heavy rains, and small hail was noted with this storm. An area of rotation was also noted, with brief wall cloud, RFD clear slot, "swirl" in the cloud base, and a small, truncated funnel. Conditions causing the storm were a dryline / stationary frontal boundary, low pressure trough, surface heating, and an upper trough. Documentation was digital stills and 4k video (time-lapse). A 2022 Jeep Renegade was used to chase the storm.

This concludes the chase log for the central US Plains for the main chase "expedition" of 2024 starting on May 4 (updated May 13), 2024. The summary includes a total of 7 observation(s), out of which there were at least 6 severe thunderstorms and 1 strong thunderstorm. Out of these thunderstorms, as many as 1 possible tornadoes were observed. A 2022 Jeep Renegade vehicle will be used in all of the chases / observations above, logging a total of TBD miles. All entries for the logs above are for the local time zone unless otherwise noted. This information was prepared exclusively for the National Weather service and the team of Skywarn storm spotters.

GALLERY FOR MAY 4-5, 2024

Heading out via I-10 west through the deep south from May 4 and 5, 2024.
Vehicle prepared for the chase trip upon final arrival into Oklahoma on May 5-6, 2024. People often are interested in seeing storm chasers and their vehicles.

GALLERY FOR MAY 6, 2024

May 6 was a chase day in central Oklahoma. The SPC had a high-risk (as per 13z) for a large area from south-central Kansas to south central Oklahoma. Tornado probabilities were 30 percent, with hail and wind probabilities 45% and 30%, respectively. These were all hatched for significant. The high-risk graphic is shown in the left image, with mesoscale discussion 649 in the middle image. PDS tornado watch box 189 is shown to the right.

Annotated visible satellite (from around 1z on May 7) showing the synoptic environment and storm evolution over the central USA on May 6, 2024.
Radar imagery, showing base reflectivity, at around 7 PM CDT southeast of Okeene, Oklahoma on May 6. The supercell has an HP look on radar with a pronounced hook and BWER (bounded weak echo region). The intense velocity is to the upper-left inset.
Funnel cloud / developing tornado near Okeene, Kansas during the afternoon of May 6. The view is to the northwest.

GALLERY FOR MAY 7, 2024

May 7 was a down-day (any storms distant). I worked full-time at my remote IT job from my hotel (usually when I am chasing and theres no storms, I try to get work in during the week).

GALLERY FOR MAY 8, 2024

May 8 was a chase day in eastern Oklahoma. The SPC had a moderate-risk (as per 20z) surrounded by a large enhanced-risk area - With the SW part of that over my target area. Tornado probabilities were 10 percent, with hail and wind probabilities both 30%. These were all hatched for significant. The SPC risk graphic is shown in the left image, with mesoscale discussion 701 in the middle image. tornado watch box 208 is shown to the right.

Annotated visible satellite (from around 0z on May 9) showing the synoptic environment and storm evolution over the central / Midwest USA on May 8, 2024.
Radar imagery, showing base reflectivity, at around 8:30 PM CDT near Shady Point, Oklahoma on May 8. The supercell has an classic look on base-reflectivity radar.
View of a supercell storm near Shady Point, Oklahoma at dusk on May 8. Note the wall cloud (lower-center) and a pronounced inflow "beaver's tail" feature extending to the right. The view is to the northwest.

GALLERY FOR MAY 9, 2024

May 9 was a chase day, targeting mainly central Texas well southwest of the DFW Metroplex as shown in the left image, and on the west side of an SPC enhanced-risk. The tornado probability was 5%, with wind and hail both 30% and hatched for significant. MCD 729 is in the middle image, with subsequent tornado watch box 221, valid until 9 PM CDT, to the right.

Annotated visible satellite (from 22z) showing the synoptic environment and storm evolution over the south central USA (Texas) on May 9, 2024.
Radar imagery, showing base reflectivity, at around 5PM CDT over Bosque County in central Texas on May 9.
View of outflow-dominant supercell near Bosque County in central Texas on May 9. The view is to the southwest.

GALLERY FOR MAY 10-11, 2024

The period from May 10-11 was down time spent in the northern part of Dallas. In this picture, from the late night of May 10 to early morning of May 11, the night sky northwest of Sherman, Texas glows rainbow (with prominent pink) as an extremely rare aurora (northern lights) occurred during a major solar storm. Auroras, normally confined to Canada and the far northern USA in North America - Were visible as far south as Florida and Mexico!
Skydiving at Skydive Dallas during the early afternoon of May 11.

GALLERY FOR MAY 12, 2024

May 12 was a chase day in west-central Texas near the Rolling Hills region. The SPC had a large slight-risk (as per 13z) as shown in the left image. Tornado probabilities were from 2 to 5 percent, with hail and wind probabilities both 15%. The target area was to the far west of the outlook products. The tornado probability is in the middle image, and mesoscale discussion 760 is shown to the right (no watch area was needed for the target area).

Annotated visible satellite (from around 0z on May 13) showing the synoptic environment and storm evolution over much of Texas on May 12, 2024.
Radar imagery, showing base reflectivity, at around 7 PM CDT near Green County, Texas on May 12. The supercell is slightly elevated but has a good presentation on base-reflectivity radar. The velocity is in the upper-right inset.
View of a slightly elevated supercell storm in Green County, Texas late in the day on May 12. The RFD can be seen wrapping from left to right, with mesocyclone clearly visible and a truncated funnel, center. The view is to the WNW.

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