Report & Pictures Day 4

[Paul Sherman]

Well where do I start with today! My initial Target was Matador or Paducah in the SE Texas Panhandle and this bore us fruit on this day, we even had Lunch in Plainview which got a Cone Tornado later that day on the road we Stopped On to watch Initiation on the Dryline. Made a decision to target the East Storm but it was a seriously Tough choice not to head West for the Plainview cell. We Intercepted the Cells near Paducah and then dropped back South for the Rampaging Plainview Storm that was munching everything in its Path. Got back to Paducah when the Tornado Sirens went on and observed Wrapping Rain Curtains and Strong RFD, Bailed out on this and lucky we did as the Town has suffered Extensive Damage with Houses that have Windows Blown Out. We headed East and observed 2 Funnel Clouds that made it halfway down to the Ground just East of Paducah, then Core Punched the Northern Supercell which gave us a few scary moments with Cg Bolts raining down around the car, but the guests were loving it Finally got back West of the Storm Complex and the guys witnessed some of the most incredible Lightning ever (And It is Close to topping my all time best as well) Amazing Anvil Crawlers and Spectacular Cg Lightning. If you like my Cg Pictures you aint seen nothing yet, John H got some Incredible Shots and some of the best I have ever seen out here.

- The Chase Beasts - Bertha and Doghouse

- Chase Team 1

- Initiation on the Dryline - This Storm went Crazy with Baseball Hail

- Here it is 30 Minutes Later

- Plainview Supercell approaching

- Our Position

- Mammatus

- Nice Structure and Striations showing Rotation

- :lol: :lol: Just before we got the Tornadic Circulation

And then after all that the Lightning which was Incredible

- Cg

- Another

It then got a Whole lot Closer and Better

I really enjoyed todays Chase but the One mistake I made was not targeting the Plainview Storm when it was only 20 Miles away, all the guys asked me if i was on my own what Storm would I choose, and I said Plainview, but we did see a few Funnel Clouds and were extremely Close to the Tornadic Circulation.

One last thing just wait to see some of John H pics of the Lightning, you will not believe some of the shots

Paul S

[Nick F]

Some stunning lightning photos there, looking forward to the others. A 3 day wait for a proper chase - but well worth the wait.

Certainly ended up in the best area for supercells.

[Costa Del Fal]

Magnificent pictures! Well done!

[chionomaniac]

Fantastic chase Guys. Glad to see you all safe and sound.

[ANYWEATHER]

Stunning lightning photos well done guys!

[John Hanrahan]

What can I say... a day I will never forget. Just going to post up some pics I took before I fall asleep infront of me lappy. more will come. I believe Pat has some good video of us getting pounded by RFD in Pauduca (probably not right spelling but its late). More toorrow....

We miss Stu !!!!!

Best lightning show I've seen in my entire life.

[sunny scunny]

WOW absolutely stunning lightning pics

[multi cellular thunderstorm]

Amazing photos!

Sounds like you all had a great day, I just hope I see something like that when I come over.

[Blackie]

Amazing pictures there, John. That is lightning to die for...well, photographically, not literally!

Glad you guys stayed safe. It certainly seemed to be going wild as things were kicking off. Hope you manage to spot an elusive twister today.

Good luck

Peter

[Paul]

I think they have to be the most spectacular lightning shots I've ever seen!

[ANYWEATHER]

WOW....! Lightning dont come much better than that! ....! you lucky people. ....youre not missing anything here! Best Wishes to all IAN.

[Lewis]

I think they have to be the most spectacular lightning shots I've ever seen!

Have to agree with paul, them photos are absolute beautys!

Keep em coming guys. If i'm allowed i think i'll go on the trip next year, it will help me to overcome thunderstorms (I love them) but since a kid i have been very scared of the lightning as i nearly took a direct hit once. (Fishing)

Lewis

[pottyprof]

WOW!!! Fantastic shots there John... Absobloodylutely fantastic.

Have to agree with what's been said.. Amongst the best lightning photos I've ever seen..

[Cookie]

those photos truly are stunning! some of the best ever!

[NL]

Amazing shots capturing all the awesome power of these storms, pretty damn close strikes too.!!

Would have loved to hear them, looking forward to the video upload...

Singled out this photo as i'm sure youve caught the stepped leader making contact.

[Methuselah]

Marvellous pics, guys...I wish I was there!

[Andy Bown]

Goodness :lol: !

Were those close CGs taken from inside the vehicle, your hotel, or another building?

[Guest North Sea Snow Convection]

Those lightning shots are just truly sublime....

The way the cloud structures are lit up. People would pay money to go and see even an artificial light show such as mother nature has treated you all to here!! :lol:

[sammie]

HOLY CRAP! They are amazing shots! Looks like your all having awesome fun out there!

[Sloopy]

Brilliant, brilliant photos. I almost wish I was there, bet the noise was huge from those strikes.

Hope you have as good a day today.

[SteveB]

Amazing photos, keep it coming

[Stu_London]

What can I say... a day I will never forget. Just going to post up some pics I took before I fall asleep infront of me lappy. more will come. I believe Pat has some good video of us getting pounded by RFD in Pauduca (probably not right spelling but its late). More toorrow....

We miss Stu !!!!!

Wish I could be there guys. Looks spectacular

Love the doll

When is Ian doing the steak challenge?

[Ross B]

Great stuff guys! I really can't wait now!

[Paul Sherman]

Goodness :lol: !

Were those close CGs taken from inside the vehicle, your hotel, or another building?

Erm Outside the Car whilst Sipping a Bud!

Wish I could be there guys. Looks spectacular

Love the doll

When is Ian doing the steak challenge?

Stu we are getting ever closer to Amarillo but just not got there yet, might be early next week.................And Pat (dogs32) might even attempt it as well :lol:

[tom_f123]

Crikey stunning shots! what a storm, glad the hard work hs paid off for you guys.