May 11: High-End…or Not
A low-intensity chase on what had been forecast as a potential high-end day. Along with some frustration at the NWS Warning decision process.
As expected, Thursday’s Risk Increased
If yesterday’s marathon severe weather day didn’t scratch the itch enough…there’s more coming tomorrow. Behind the scenes, Scott and I have been looking closely at … Read more
A night of Shelfies
A low-key evening of storm spotting and reporting, with a number of great shelf cloud shots and ending with several minutes of continuous rolling thunder.
Today’s Risk Upgraded
SPC Upgrades storm risk to ENHANCED for part of Kansas. Very large hail and tornadoes expected.
Let it Rain
(Guest Post) When a farmer prays for rain, there’s more people praying for the opposite.
Trip Log: May 4, 2023
We found the needle on a day we weren’t even sure there was going to be a haystack.
May Reminder: SPC Risk Categories
A reminder about the Storm Prediction Center risk categories as we enter the normally most-stormy month of the year.
We expect to remain capped, but…
Stop me if you’ve heard this before: . A low spinning through northern Kansas, a possibility of storms producing hail and tornadoes near it, then a dryline in south central and southeast Kansas, followed by a cold front which will crash through the state tonight. Twice we’ve had nothing significant from it.
Watching the Weather
If watching the weather isn’t already part of your spring routine, now’s a good time to add it to your to-do list so you’re prepared to act if it becomes necessary.