Author: Scott Roberts
Scott Roberts
I've chased storms and reported on the weather in some form now for almost 40 years. My first severe weather coverage was in the summer of 1981 on an FM station in Pratt, KS.
I worked for KFDI News, including many hours in the Mobile Units during storm season, for six years. I went to KWCH12 as their storm chase coordinator for the 2003 and 2004 seasons. Then I went into business for myself and have been chasing actively since 2005.
2020 brings some new things to the site, but at the core I still am driven to connect my understanding of weather and safety to you, giving accurate and timely information the best ways I can with the tools available. I'm gratified to have you along for the ride!
My posts
Storm Safety 2020: Tornadoes
Aware 2020: Not fortunate enough to have your wedding photobombed by a tornado? Here are some tips on identifying tornadoes, choosing a shelter…and only a couple side trips into other stuff.
Overall Storm Impact: A little above average
Numerous hazards expected across Kansas the next 24-36 hours. Here are the details:
Aaand, we’re back!
…wherein Pooh, being of much about the belly and finished with his heaviest thinking for the day, ambles off in search of hunny.
Why not rely on social media for warnings?
If you aren’t receiving this in email, be sure to check the time posted just above…you may not be seeing it in a timely manner!
Conditional Risks Friday, Impacts Adjusted
A very brief update to the 5/17 outlook. Full briefing planned by 6am Friday.
Friday/Saturday Event Update
The SPC Outlook for Friday through Tuesday is succinct: “An active stretch for severe weather will occur during the entire D4-8 period, mainly over the central and southern Plains.”
Why One Cell and not the Other?
A follower asked me during last night’s Facebook storm coverage, “What do you see on the “one to watch” in comp to the top one? I see clouds that are really pretty.” While the satellite view confirmed my suspicion, there was a lot of data that went into that short statement.
2018 Storm Outlook: Another View
This seasonal forecast is based on the La Nina/El Nino patterns Rodney mentioned in his outlook. It leans toward more overall activity in Tornado Alley. In Kansas? Maybe not so much.
Tornado Stats for 2017
Where did we end up for 2017, in terms of tornadoes? A quick look at the scoreboard…
and then 