MikeUpjohn

Here is my footage from the same event - see what you think, but that was a pretty rough ride, so I am convinced of a weak tornado. WARNING: Unedited, may contain swearing.

A small storm rolled over the hotel at 4am and thanks to the warning from Paul, a couple of us dashed out into the layby in the dark next door and got some decent shots. Mine below. The last one sent us running hence the massive overexposure. That made one hell of a bang, gunshot thunder that hit us like a shockwave. Bit of rain and gusty winds and soon after it started getting light! Enjoy! Mike.

Watched that storm from initiation just outside of Denver, CO, through to maturity where it was pinging out big C-G's and to it's last bolt from Burlington, CO with a lovely sunset. Some pictures below.

Oh George, it will be good to see you again! Safe trip to Denver, we are all partying in the hotel!

Yeah, I'm in that Days Inn. Sharing with Jeremy for the first night to break the cost of an £85 room.

Same, still learning with them, but sounding said a few Marginal Tornadoes scenarios. Who knows. Hoping for a good lightning storm one night!

Just spotted that too! Nooo! It's literally a yearly tradition a pint in The Crown Rivers in T5! What is my world coming too! Anyway, there looks to be a nice restaurant/bar to meet in T3 called Strada if anyone fancies meeting there? I arrive at 1105, so should be there around 12 to 12.30.

Storm North of Dodge City, KS looks beautiful on radar at the moment. Let's hope they can get to it! Best of luck guys!

Fantastic pictures those. Glad to see everyone had a great time! Not always about the storms, even slower weather days can be absolutely memorable!

See you at the crown rivers in T5 then!

Yep, are you both on 11th June 1440 LHR to DEN flight?

Top notch stream on Facebook. Really clear. Go get em guys!

Have fun and stay safe! Caught up with some of the highlights, looks like your nailing every opportunity! Can't wait to get out there!

Did you get this sorted? If not, message me, might be able to help.

Good luck guys!

Tony Laubach's stream right now is stunning if anyone is around - https://livestormchasing.com/map

Why is this not happening on a Friday night. 0800 start tomorrow, so hope to see the first few hours tonight before getting some kip! Second MODERATE Risk back to back. Wonder when that last happened?

So, I feel asleep when the magic happened, woke up this morning and saw Twitter lighting up with videos from near Tescott, KS, Culver, KS and some near Bennington, KS. One looked scarily like that wedge that happened near Chapman, KS on 25th May 2016. Good to see no reports of any injuries too! #LoveKansas

1.75inch now, to the North of Hays.

Hail of 1.50inch was recently reported just West of Hays, KS.

MODERATE Risk issued both days now. 45% hatched tomorrow too now!

Personally, I always tend to use a DSLR camera, worth spending some money on a decent one with interchangeable lenses if photography is your thing. I used my phone for fast moving shots, say if you just get 30 seconds at a location before the storms catch up. Agree with Mark, that a decent tripod for a digital camera is a must, think mine was £35, and it's pretty nice, my first one was $10 from Walmart in Fort Stockton, and it lasted a couple of years of light use, but fell apart during a massive lightning storm - gutted! Also, make sure your good are covered by insurance, I now use Protect My Bubble and for sub £8 a month, my camera and lenses are protected - which includes damage while away from home and on holidays! Well worth the money! Mike.

Yep, can't wait to sink that first beer stateside!

Lol, I quote the wrong post, sorry. Haha. Heck knows why I'm a web developer. Sorry, I meant @Newbie85, are you flying on 11th June from LHR on the 1440?

Hey up, Are you on the 1440 from LHR to DEN on 11 June by any chances? It will be a fantastic trip, been every year since 2015 and such an amazing group of people to chase with, always on the money when chasing! Cheers, Mike.