Ethan Schisler
EF5
Somewhat of a surprise local day today. Not really surprise though considering we have all been watching this system for a long period of time. Anyway morning of the event comes around and it looks like a total wash, so I went back to bed until around noon. I got up, checked the HRRR and looked at visible satellite noticing some clearing taking place in Central Missouri. Storms were progged to fire ahead of a strong surface low where a dry slot was nosing in. That is what happened, so we made way for Northeast Missouri. We got on a storm north of Paris, Missouri where I witnessed but failed to document a fairly quick tornado just near the town of Hunnewell, MO around 4:59PM. It was about 4-5 miles to my northwest under a wall cloud and by the time I got the camera out, it was gone. I drove east and eventually witnessed another tornado, this time I documented the entire life cycle as it developed, grew into a sizable cone, crossed the state-highway and then became rainwrapped from RFD precipitation. We followed the storms into Illinois where I met fellow chaser Skip Talbot along side the road and was able to chat for a bit. Anyway 2 tornadoes and some decent structure, not a bad outing on what I thought would be a crap system. Here are some shots that I just got around to uploading, since I JUST got home lol.
Initial tornado touchdown
More mature cone tornado crossing the road moments later....
Anyway....that's all for tonight, I have shots that I need to edit tomorrow, but its late so I figured I would get something posted. If anyone else came out and chased today, I'd definitely love to see your shots! Until next time!!
Initial tornado touchdown
More mature cone tornado crossing the road moments later....
Anyway....that's all for tonight, I have shots that I need to edit tomorrow, but its late so I figured I would get something posted. If anyone else came out and chased today, I'd definitely love to see your shots! Until next time!!
