Tom Lynch

Paul found the team a motel where we could sit and wait for the storm to hit, eating pizza and drinking soda pops. PLEASE DO NOT WATCH THIS IF YOU ARE EASILY OFFENDED< IT CONTAINS BAD LANGUAGE

On the road to Junction City we came across some locals who did not want to move out of our way. Sorry about the swearing.

Chicken George found a new friend

was another good day. Had lots of things to video. Nick gave a weather forecast

Two photos of today courtesy of John Finney Tom

We stayed over night in Decatur, Texas. A large tornadic storm was heading in our direction. Although we saw no tornado or heard sirens going off it made for an interesting evening. The storm raged on through the night with various warnings going off through the night.

This next bit is for young Sam when I say get in the car I mean get in the car , lightning can strike without prior warning. Although when they are pounding the ground and getting closer to you, that is generally a sign that may, just may, need to get into the car.

We sat on a bridge over the Red River and watched a cell with lots of rotation moving away to the north. It did drop a tornado but wouldnt have seen it as it was embedded in the rain. A cell moving up from the south west looked interesting so we set off to intercept and meet up with Arron and Ashley.

twas another good day mostly rain wrapped , but we saw glimpses of exciting stuff briefly This was the first storm

So there was no turning back and getting hit by the oncoming storm was not a good option either. Some folks didnt want to attempt the floods but we had no alternative our choices were limited. So we watch to see if anyone could make it and once we saw it was possible we went for it. Hoping that the wakes from the vehicle in front didnt cause a problem and with guidance from Paul about which course to take we made it. Lots of over flooded road to get through but this was the worse bit. its now 3.40am and time for bed Tom

We battled through flooded roads passed cars that had been swept into the ditches drivers trying to get their belongs out to safety only to find that our way north was flooded too. So we sat behind some vehicles that did not want to attempt going through what was a river. At this point a severe storm was closing in on us, torrential rain , deadly lightning and golf ball size hail. We considered turning round only to find the road behind was now impassible. It was strange sitting there watching large hail floating passed you.

Lovely storm , fantastic chase, nearly came to grief due to flash floods. however More to follow Tom

Briefing I never got to show Tom

I'am afraid you will have to put up with Mike trying to pee with lots going on around him :-) But there is a tornado in the back ground. Tom

We kept with the area of rotation always kept virtually within the hook.

we stopped for a minute or two

Into the core of the storm Man still advertising an out door event for this evening. The lord loves a tryier.

Briefing didnt show like it should so might put it up later. Had a brilliant chase , kept up with the area of rotation, caught sight of a cone through the rain Steve got a photo of the tornado. Videos uploading now that I have internet. Tom

Briefing for today destination to be determined. Tom

Twas a long and sometimes hairy drive. Lubbock Texas to Woodward Oklahoma 360 miles most of which was in flooded roads, rain, lightning, side winds and hail

When I say we need to move , we need to move oh yes. Steve needed new underwear Tom

Was a great chase and some pretty close CGs This next piece is one that Chicken George wanted to do for young Sam And here are some panos from the rest of the day

Took a few photos here is one west of Sharon Springs

we did see two tornadoes this day - sorry for the swear words Tom