6-23 WY-NE Tornadoes & July
Added 2023-06-30 01:17:59 +0000 UTCAbove is the first tornado of the family from the Southeast Wyoming to Scotts Bluff Nebraska supercell. Below is the second...
The third and largest was several miles away from me (dernit) near Hawks Springs. The poor road network was challenging at times. I think I can do some more contrast magic on this one...
The 4th tornado I thought might be the same as the 3rd, however NWS damage assessment confirmed them as separate burritos. I got to spend a long time, time-lapsing this stationary twirler as it roped out...
And the 5th rain wrapped tornado developing near Scott's Bluff, occluding (getting cut off from the inflow) and roping out...
And here's my man heading back DownUnder :(
TOUGH YEAR! Even though I've tallied 20 tornadoes so far, I managed to miss all the really spectacular, photogenic events. That is taking some getting used to but it's bound to happen and will happen again if we can stay alive another 5 or 10 seasons.
THE STORM STRUCTURES have been off the charts with endless time-lapse's of cranking supercells... Something previously lacking in my portfolio. Not anymore.
In the breaks I've been able to half complete a few videos but I'm prioritizing the newest event above for the next upload. 11 cameras with some shooting both video and stills is a mountain of work archiving and editing. ETA 7 days if I don't head back out. Lot's of wonderful content this year!
IT AIN'T OVER YET. At a glance, it could be active in the Northern Plains and upslope the first week of July with continued 500mb flow. Got some urgent duties to knock off the list in Houston first. I just found out that your passport expires 6 months before it expires. WTH?!?!?
Thanks everyone so much for sticking by me this year. I hope your spirits are high and your outlook kick-booty.
xox
Comments
Ok thanks. why not.
Pecos Hank
2023-07-14 01:20:33 +0000 UTCHope you score big. Not sure if I'll make it out this year.
Pecos Hank
2023-07-14 01:20:03 +0000 UTCSorry about the passport issue, but… yeah… a lot of countries won’t let you in if your passport will expire a couple of months out.
Stitch
2023-07-05 02:26:07 +0000 UTCThat's AMAZING! Beautiful captures... I'm looking forward to the vid whenever it comes out. My friend in Pleasanton KS got ping pong balls for hail earlier this evening. Happy happy Trails Hank! 😁🌪️
Janine Moss
2023-07-02 03:44:46 +0000 UTCDon’t forget to request the passport card in addition to the book. Having both is invaluable and has saved my ass twice
Toronto Transit Channel
2023-07-01 11:46:51 +0000 UTCThose shots are amazing. Monsoon season in Arizona has been awfully quiet. I think the last time I saw a storm in general was April. Hopefully monsoon fortunes turn around. Also are you coming to my neck of the woods this year.
vvstvincent
2023-06-30 20:52:48 +0000 UTCI’m looking forward to putting some sneak peeks and out takes together for y’all. Always sad to see Shaw go, but storm seasons come fast. Thanks for supporting him Christine.
Pecos Hank
2023-06-30 15:45:30 +0000 UTCMother Nature can be cruel mistress. Knowing you, you’ll score the tornado of the year in the Everglades.
Pecos Hank
2023-06-30 15:44:07 +0000 UTCLotta chasers struggled this year. Hard nut to swallow considering how well Mother Nature performed. It’s all part of the game. Hope your monsoon makes up for the tornado season. I’ll get those time lapses published asap, but as you know those can take some time. Especially when there’s cookie dust on your sensors .
Pecos Hank
2023-06-30 15:42:30 +0000 UTCWhen you hugged Daniel on stream, i was crying. Your Friendship is something special. I'am glad you Guys have found something special in Life to share. Thx for take good care of him on Off Days down in TX Houston. We works so hard to make us happy. Looking forward to your New Videos and endavors that will follow. How about mini V-Log Livestreams when you out Chasing and waiting for Storms. Killing Time with your Supoorters just having a good time ( just a Idea and you feel social enough that Day. ( introvert too sometimes) ) Cant wait what the Year will bring.
Christine Veerkamp
2023-06-30 14:29:14 +0000 UTCNice snags, seems a lot of the best tornadoes this year waited until I left back to Florida to happen 🙃. Oh well. I’ll definitely be moving out there when I get the chance.
Celton
2023-06-30 07:34:04 +0000 UTCCan't wait to see the new video Hank! It's been a fun year. Hope to see you on the northern Plains!
Cameron Cotton
2023-06-30 06:41:39 +0000 UTCGet those passports renewed, as I’m looking forward to your next adventure.
Mike Castles
2023-06-30 03:16:58 +0000 UTCCan't wait for the videos and pictures! I already know it's going to be stellar content 💜
Ellie Elliott
2023-06-30 03:14:01 +0000 UTCI can't wait to see all your time lapse Hank! I have been having so much fun the past few summers focusing on TL of monsoon storms. I just find the motion in them fascinating to watch. I'm still sitting on the sidelines waiting for monsoon here. No sign of it anytime soon unfortunately. I can't believe I ended up missing all this incredible storm weather the past few months. I was hoping to at least spend a couple weeks out in the heartland to time lapse some real thunderstorms instead of the whimpy ones we mostly get around here each summer. Unfortunately life events took to hammering on my bank account and I am just now recovering and able to finance a lengthy road trip. But I believe the show is about over, at least for the southern half of the country. All I can do now is hold out hope for a killer monsoon to compensate. Some forecasts are predicting fewer storms than average overall, but bigger storms when they do. I'm down with that! Congrats on the successes you have had this year, Hank. You may have missed some of more ideal storms, but that just proves that chasing storms is just as much luck as it is skill. So many options, so much to consider and just one person to act on it.
Ryan Seek
2023-06-30 02:30:52 +0000 UTC
