09-10 analogy Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 On 7/3/2023 at 3:56 PM, WxWatcher007 said: Chasing out west for my upcoming birthday and spotted this dust devil (or landspout? ) in Wisconsin. Run through it, if it's something benign! One of my fondest memories is my 30th birthday, my girlfriend (now my wife) and I went to Death Valley on August 21 (my birthday) when it was 122 in the shade at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center. Many dust devils. I pulled over to the side of the road and ran out into one and danced around. My gf thought I was crazy, which I was and am, but it's one of those things I'll never forget. Tried to get her to do it with me but she wouldn't. After we were married a few years later, I said I would have proposed to her while in the middle of a dust devil in Death Valley but I don't think she bought that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw baltimore wx Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 2 hours ago, CAPE said: What are we all drinking? Old fashioned mood here. I blended up my mint, lemon, lime, and brown sugar, and now drinking that with rum for Southside. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 3 hours ago, CAPE said: What are we all drinking? Old fashioned mood here. I’m 5 deep on Miller lites and spent another 6 hours on the beach. Day 3 of sun, sand, fun. God I love the chessie bay 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George BM Posted July 4, 2023 Author Share Posted July 4, 2023 5 hours ago, CAPE said: What are we all drinking? Old fashioned mood here. Water. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 30 minutes ago, George BM said: Water. Always drink the water. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxWatcher007 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Target acquired. Wish me luck. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxWatcher007 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 OH MY GOODNESS!!! What a storm I just went through outside Denver. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rhino16 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 You can order storms at a drive through now? I need to try that soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxdude64 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 11 hours ago, WxWatcher007 said: Looks like a bit of 'pinging' going on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxWatcher007 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 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. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Checking back in after getting back from a trip to Greece, and those who encouraged me to go were so right. Went to a friend's milestone bday celebration in Rhodes followed by few days in Athens. Landed at IAD around 8-830 pm last night and immediately thought - whoa now there's a summer sunset, ours are so much more interesting but seriously... it was beautiful and I'm so so glad I went! I think I may have heard but not seen some DC fireworks (?) as I finally reached my car, it was dark enough, but idk. Maybe I will post some Greece pics but not too weather-related...hope all are doing well and had a happy 4th. @WxWatcher007I've been scrolling through your pics just now they are amaaaazing! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickinBaltimore Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Baltimore County just came by and watered the trees that were planted here earlier in April. Really? They needed the extra water now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxWatcher007 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Meh day here in CO but my luck continues because I captured a brief time lapse of the one severe warned storm in the area today. Dropped 1” hail according to a spotter report. Happy birthday to me lol 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George BM Posted July 6, 2023 Author Share Posted July 6, 2023 1 hour ago, WxWatcher007 said: Meh day here in CO but my luck continues because I captured a brief time lapse of the one severe warned storm in the area today. Dropped 1” hail according to a spotter report. Happy birthday to me lol Happy Birthday Retired Reaper! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino16 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 3 hours ago, WxWatcher007 said: Meh day here in CO but my luck continues because I captured a brief time lapse of the one severe warned storm in the area today. Dropped 1” hail according to a spotter report. Happy birthday to me lol Happy Birthday! Hope you get more cool weather soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillvilleWx Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Hey y’all. I’m on Threads now. Moving from Twitter most likely. My username is the same here: MillVilleWx Give me a follow and I’ll follow back 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillvilleWx Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 7 hours ago, WxWatcher007 said: Meh day here in CO but my luck continues because I captured a brief time lapse of the one severe warned storm in the area today. Dropped 1” hail according to a spotter report. Happy birthday to me lol Happy Birthday Don! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolsheds Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Happy Belated @WxWatcher007. Hope today is a good chase day! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Hope you had a great birthday @WxWatcher007! Hope you are having a great chase day as well 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rclab Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 14 hours ago, WxWatcher007 said: Meh day here in CO but my luck continues because I captured a brief time lapse of the one severe warned storm in the area today. Dropped 1” hail according to a spotter report. Happy birthday to me lol Good morning WW007. What to get for a person who gives more than gets. I’ve got it! ……. May you have many decades more. As always ….. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09-10 analogy Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 On 7/5/2023 at 11:15 AM, WxWatcher007 said: 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. Happy hunting! And happy belated birthday. A side benefit chasing out there at least for me, is the scenery. Some might say “lack of” but that very starkness appeals to me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxWatcher007 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 7 minutes ago, 09-10 analogy said: Happy hunting! And happy belated birthday. A side benefit chasing out there at least for me, is the scenery. Some might say “lack of” but that very starkness appeals to me. I have absolutely loved it out here, and I agree. The landscape is so beautiful. To be available to see as far as your eyes can take you is a wonderful thing. Every time I come to Colorado in particular I love it more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacChump Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 On 7/5/2023 at 11:57 AM, Kay said: Checking back in after getting back from a trip to Greece, and those who encouraged me to go were so right. Went to a friend's milestone bday celebration in Rhodes followed by few days in Athens. Landed at IAD around 8-830 pm last night and immediately thought - whoa now there's a summer sunset, ours are so much more interesting but seriously... it was beautiful and I'm so so glad I went! I think I may have heard but not seen some DC fireworks (?) as I finally reached my car, it was dark enough, but idk. Maybe I will post some Greece pics but not too weather-related...hope all are doing well and had a happy 4th. @WxWatcher007I've been scrolling through your pics just now they are amaaaazing! awesome, glad you ended up going...we went in april and it was amazing... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxdude64 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 19 hours ago, WxWatcher007 said: Meh day here in CO but my luck continues because I captured a brief time lapse of the one severe warned storm in the area today. Dropped 1” hail according to a spotter report. Happy birthday to me lol Happy late Birthday! Hope you hit a jackpot of a storm!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxdude64 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 2 hours ago, 09-10 analogy said: Happy hunting! And happy belated birthday. A side benefit chasing out there at least for me, is the scenery. Some might say “lack of” but that very starkness appeals to me. Yep, there is something about looking out in a direction from a small hill (doesn't have to be much) and seeing forever, especially in storm season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxWatcher007 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Today’s my final chase day, and it’s the toughest yet. We have the ingredients for a significant severe event today, but capping may be an issue. Last night, I was planning to set up shop in Lamar. Early this morning (around 5am local) it looked like Pueblo would be the spot. Then after sunrise and seeing the clearing here in Denver and stratus further south, I decided to stay here until things fire…if at all. It’s a good forecasting challenge, that I hope bears fruit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxWatcher007 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Just just between the two cells that each produced funnels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxWatcher007 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 What an evening. Ended up on the eventual Lamar cell. Had to stop due to darkness and that was a great call because Lamar really got hit hard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 The Os needed a game like that. Now go take 2 of 3 in Minnesota heading into the break. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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