Active severe weather on tap for the plains today, most intensely across western Oklahoma and perhaps even the eastern Texas Panhandle. A triple point will be in play somewhere probably in the vicinity of Canadian to Shamrock, TX today, with a cold front coming in from the north that should put the brakes on in the Panhandle, and a well defined dryline in place.
Dewpoints ahead of the dryline are already in the lower 60s and we have great moisture in place for a change. Other factors in the atmosphere set this up to be an excellent day for storm chasing, but unfortunately for those in the path, there is potential for some gorilla hail as well as tornadoes, some even possibly pretty strong just before and after dark sets in. Could be a long night in western Oklahoma.
After staying the night at Steve Miller’s (TX) place in Amarillo, and a great dinner with old friends at one of Amarillo’s finer eating establishments, I am headed out now for a target in the eastern panhandle for now.
I will definitely be streaming live my mid-afternoon, and you can track me and watch the live video right here on my website.
Tags: forecast, oklahoma, storm chase, texas