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By Derek Deroche, April 29, 2010 11:12 pm

Katie Burtis and I got a late start on the day and missed the initial convection that developed. Heading north out of Junction City, we intercepted the second cell near Washington, KS observing a heavily tilted updraft with ragged, blocky wall cloud from Hwy 148. The storm became better organized as it approached Steel City/Hollenberg with a long tail off to the northeast and increased visual mid level rotation. The wall cloud became conical shaped at times as the vertical motion increased on the along the edges and several rounds of scud were ingested. This storm soon weakened as it moved north with the next storm intensifying to the southwest. We made a long round about move and caught up with this cell again near Washington/Hanover. By this time, we were losing light and ended the day following the storm to Hwy 77 east of Odell. We missed the tornado, probably repositioning during the time it developed. All in all a decent day with some visually appealing structure.

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By Derek Deroche, April 23, 2010 11:22 pm

Low expectation day as axis of higher theta e air mass streamed into portions of NE KS/SE NE/NW MO. Initially set up near Auburn, NE as healthier CU developed during the late afternoon. Met up unexpectedly with Jared Leighton there and we perused data while waiting. Expected convective initiation along moisture discontinuity/pseudo dryline arc across NE KS. Convection finally initiated near Beatrice near 00Z taking on supercell characteristics as it moved northeast with robust striated updraft tower and decent back-sheared anvil.  Occasional lowerings were observed as it passed my location near Tecumseh. Losing light, I observed some vivid lightning as the storm moved away from my position and into the Omaha metro area.