Category: Extreme Weather

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  • 04/03/08 Storm Chase Update 2

     04/03/08 Mesoscale Discussion

    Mesoscale Discussion shows that David’s morning forecast is starting to verify, tornado watch has just been issued with our target area in the southern extent of the watch, and currently a rapidly developing cumulus  field is developing infront of us on the other side of the dryline. We are currently on the dry side of the dryline quickly heading towards the juicy air.

    Graham B

  • 04/03/08 Storm Chase Update 1

    Hey Everyone,

    My name is Graham Butler and as David has mentioned in some of his previous posts I am his chase partner; well, when my schedule allows.  I am currently a grad student at Texas Tech University getting my masters in geology; between classes, research, and teaching my life has been devoted to school.  I have been chasing since 2001 although only since 2004 have I been chasing with David.

    Enough of the boring stuff.  Since I will be in the co-pilots seat today I will be working the laptop and consequently writing most of the blogs. We are currently grabbing a bite to eat in Post, TX and will be continuing to our tentative target, Sweetwater, TX, shortly.

    And now what everyone has been waiting for: The streaming LIVE ChaseCAM is now active and will be running for the duration of the chase.  So drive with us to the target area.

    Stay tuned for more updates.

    GrahamB