John Farley
Supporter
16 years ago today, I intercepted my first chase tornado near Evansville, IL. Despite many rookie mistakes, I did manage to intercept the tornado and get out alive! The tornado moved through the southern part of town - about a minute after I did - destroying a bowling alley and severely damaging a couple homes. The tornado occurred in an HP supercell imbedded within a LEWP structure in a squall line. Here is a picture as the tornado formed just west of town and began about a 2-mile track through town and on to the east:
As you can see in this picture, some very large trees were blown down while nearby Christmas decorations were left untouched:
Not too many chasers get their first chase tornado 2 days before Christmas, but that was how it worked out for me.
As you can see in this picture, some very large trees were blown down while nearby Christmas decorations were left untouched:
Not too many chasers get their first chase tornado 2 days before Christmas, but that was how it worked out for me.
