Sarah Austin
EF1
After looking at the 12z update, I have decided to head towards Dodge City, KS. Looks like a good day to chase. Good luck to all.
Andrew Revering
EF3
I feel like this could be a decent upslope event, so I'll start out in Limon, CO and wait for the clouds to clear.
Wes Carter
EF5
Wow. I'm really way out there on the map. After looking at the new data, I'm going to drive on to near Tulsa and wait a bit to see whats going on. Being from TN, I'm still trying to get a handle on the dynamics in the Great Plains. I really don't quite have a handle on the Tennessee Valley yet, but based on what I've seen out here I'm still interested in the area around the TX-LA-AR-OK borders. But I'm doubting myself enough to go a bit north and wait things out a bit. So I'll park in Coweta, OK for now so that I have good access to go in any direction.
Tarmo Tanilsoo
EF5
Based on latest information, I am heading off to Salina, KS and standing by there for more info.
I'm going to Pampa, TX.
Marc Austin
EF4
Will start the day in Salina, KS. Cool morning temps lead me to believe this is a fall/early spring chase. In any case, great directional shear, ample moisture... looks like a good day.
Andrea Griffa
EF5
Ok City could be a right spot, but since I don't see a clear sign on the surface map to make me orientate toward an accurate target, I will go to Wichita to stay in the middle of the action and I will decide with 18Z data.
Paul Austin
Chase Map is up to date to this point. Those of you who have a longer than 3 hr drive have been placed reasonably along the most favorable route (or at least the one Google Maps gives). 32 on board so far. Hopefully we'll have a few more by beginning of next week. 15z update will be posted tomorrow and 18z Friday. I like to go a little slower so late starters can get in on it.
As for a live chase, I can't do it over the weekend due to obligations, so I'm thinking Tuesday, Jan 3rd evening (Wednesday morning if you are east of Prime Meridian) beginning at 0z Wednesday (6pm Tuesday CST, 7pm Tuesday EST, etc.) This would be early for PST/MST time zone participants at 4pm/5pm respectively. And it would be rather late for Tarmo in Estonia. An alternative would be to do it rather late for EST time zone, say 4z/11pm EST/10pm CST/9pm MST/8pm PST/6am Estonia? I hope I have that right. Let me know what you guys think. In the mean time, I'll decide if I can collect enough maps/updates to even do it. Anyone who can't participate live could still read through the updates w/o looking at the results to see how they would do.
As for a live chase, I can't do it over the weekend due to obligations, so I'm thinking Tuesday, Jan 3rd evening (Wednesday morning if you are east of Prime Meridian) beginning at 0z Wednesday (6pm Tuesday CST, 7pm Tuesday EST, etc.) This would be early for PST/MST time zone participants at 4pm/5pm respectively. And it would be rather late for Tarmo in Estonia. An alternative would be to do it rather late for EST time zone, say 4z/11pm EST/10pm CST/9pm MST/8pm PST/6am Estonia? I hope I have that right. Let me know what you guys think. In the mean time, I'll decide if I can collect enough maps/updates to even do it. Anyone who can't participate live could still read through the updates w/o looking at the results to see how they would do.
John Erwin
EF5
I'm currently seeing no reason to leave McPherson, KS, so I'll stay here at the moment and have a good breakfast. I'm not as optimistic that the dews will come as far north as what SPC is predicting but I'm in a good spot to move elsewhere if I see something developing. Will eagerly await the 15Z update!
Josh Richardson
EF4
LOL, you mean Feb 3rd?? Just kidding, I don't know just my opinion but how many people actually did the live chase last time? I think its better to just give the supplemental updates here and there and let people do this on their own time.
Tarmo Tanilsoo
EF5
Fine for me - my wake-up time on weekdays is at 3:45Z.
Doug Mitchell
EF2
I'm heading to Saint John, Kansas
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Danny Neal
EF5
I still like my position in Pratt. If it starts to go further north I have confidence I won't miss much.
Paul Austin
15Z Observations:
Surface Observations:
Eastern CONUS
Northern Plains
Central Plains
Southern Plains
Upper Midwest
Mississippi Valley
Visible Satellite Imagery:
National
Northern Plains
Central Plains
Mid-Mississippi Valley
IR Satellite Imagery:
National
Radar Imagery:
Northern Plains
Central Plains
Southern Plains
Upper Mississippi Valley
Middle Mississippi Valley
Lower Mississippi Valley
Vertical Wind Profiler Imagery:
500m-3000m AGL
3000m-9000m MSL
Chase Positioning Map
__________________
"Life is short...CHASE hard."
http://www.warmsector.com
Surface Observations:
Eastern CONUS
Northern Plains
Central Plains
Southern Plains
Upper Midwest
Mississippi Valley
Visible Satellite Imagery:
National
Northern Plains
Central Plains
Mid-Mississippi Valley
IR Satellite Imagery:
National
Radar Imagery:
Northern Plains
Central Plains
Southern Plains
Upper Mississippi Valley
Middle Mississippi Valley
Lower Mississippi Valley
Vertical Wind Profiler Imagery:
500m-3000m AGL
3000m-9000m MSL
Chase Positioning Map
__________________
"Life is short...CHASE hard."
http://www.warmsector.com
Kurt Hulst
EF5
Looking to move to Hays, KS. Looks like some descent moisture return underway. Farther west could be some upslope play.
