7/17 Another Lightning Show Over Monroe

Scott Blair, Lee Robertson, Amy Haddox, Carly Defee, and I observed a vivid lightning show associated with nocturnal convection over Monroe, LA. The storms formed along an old outflow boundary with continued development to the west and north. One such storm developed over the city causing numerous power outages and some wind damage. Of note was a significant bolt which struck the parking garage we were in causing back up generators to kick on. Another bolt (pic 1) struck an antenna about 100 feet from our location.

6/30 TS Bill Makes Landfall in Louisiana

Blake Michaleski and I intercepted TS Bill south of Houma, LA near the town of Chauvin, LA. Special thanks to Jeff Gammons and Scott Blair for their valuable assistance.

5/26 Upslope in Eastern Colorado

On the second day of the chase vacation, Blake Michaleski, Lee Robertson and I witnessed three supercells east of
Colorado Springs, Co.

4/5 Supercells rumble through western and northern Texas!!!

Blake Michaleski, Lee Robertson, and I intercepted the first supercell of the day southwest of Aspermont, Tx. Significant low level rotation had developed as we approached from the east with tornadic development soon thereafter. As we repositioned the tornado became very apparent with the funnel achieving a redish hue as it engulfed northwest Texas dirt. Due to poor road networks, we were unable to get ahead of the storm until it reached Throckmorton, TX. Prior to reintercepting, we drove through Haskell which had considerable damage with street flooding and hail drifts. Approaching Mineral Wells daylight was waning as the storm took on more HP characteristics. We ended the day by viewing video with Scott Blair and Jason Politte, then took the long drive back to Monroe, La for the next days events.

3/26 SPECTACULAR LIGHTNING
SHOW OVER MONROE, LA !!!