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3/11/2010 Reports: Illinois/Indiana

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The day obviously didn't play out as many had hoped in the region, but I kept my eye on the boundary along I-57 in eastern Illinois, especially as convergence increased along it toward sunset (but unfortunately as many other ingredients trailed off). Eventually we were finally to get initiation in the area, so I went out to take a peak at a cell that was forming to the west of Champaign. It actually turned out to be a photogenic little cell and tripping a couple severe level hail indicators on radar. It was accompanied by staccato lightning strikes until I left it after sun down.

Not a tornado day like we'd hoped, but after a long winter this was a nice treat.

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I'll eventually have a few more pictures and a brief write up on my blog. Can't say I'll remember to update this thread or that it's really worth it, but feel free to check in for an update:

http://prairiestorm.blogspot.com/
 
While we never got in front of it in time, west of Thomasboro about 2 miles we ran into pea sized hail covering the ground. As your pictures depict, the storm structure was really great and was a very nice treat. Just wish it would have initiated an hour or sooner so we didn't lose daylight so quickly. Can't win them all though I guess
 
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