Scott Olson
EF5
Targetted Beatrice and saw the un-mistakeable Cone from a distance and then managed to find a decent viewing angle as the ground circulation seemed to weaken. After which the whole area got wrapped up in rain, their were some very omnious signs like cloud material moving into the rain curtain towards where the tornado had been. Also, a WC stubby tail was sticking out of the curtain for a while as well as a strange lowering to the side for about 10 minutes. There was at least one more funnel with this storm as I followed it NE and then as I saw the upcoming southern cell on radar (and it's strong convergence) I went east between the two cells and hit slightly larger than pea size hail. I went through Nebraska City and then east through Waubonise State Park (about a 4 minute drive which made me nervous since it's hills and trees) as I emerged to flat plains I heard the report of a tornado south of Nebraska City. As I neared Riverton I stopped and could just barely see a dinky little rope moving near I-29 and into IA.
About ten minutes later the cell attempted another funnel but by this time was becoming increasingly high based. I followed it for another hour and it as it cycled across the spectrum of structure.
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About ten minutes later the cell attempted another funnel but by this time was becoming increasingly high based. I followed it for another hour and it as it cycled across the spectrum of structure.
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