joel ewing
EF5
What lazy chasers are you talking about? How long you been doing this?
Future of the season part deux
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Jason Boggs
Wow Kem, that's quite a bold statement there.
Kevin Walters
EF2
I photographed an F4 tornado in May of 1989 as I stood in my back yard. Does that qualify me as a "lazy chaser" ?
Kem Poyner
EF2
Lazy chasers
Ha..I heard "stick a fork in it...this season is toast..today, a slight risk in Nebraska with a 2% tornado prob.
Actually this will be my 15th year in a row that I have driven out from ARIZONA! I have not missed a year. Went out more than once during a ridge. I dont think alot of people on here would drive half across country hoping to see a landspout or a gustnado...I do.
But then I have lived in Arizona 25 years and have never been to the Grand Canyon... Im a lazy tourist.
...I guess I just hate it when a season turns dry, people brag about how it does not effect them personally. "Glad I got my tornado last month"
And my final excuse for the earlier post....Ambien CR...you should go to bed and not set on your computer after taking.
Ha..I heard "stick a fork in it...this season is toast..today, a slight risk in Nebraska with a 2% tornado prob.
Actually this will be my 15th year in a row that I have driven out from ARIZONA! I have not missed a year. Went out more than once during a ridge. I dont think alot of people on here would drive half across country hoping to see a landspout or a gustnado...I do.
But then I have lived in Arizona 25 years and have never been to the Grand Canyon... Im a lazy tourist.
...I guess I just hate it when a season turns dry, people brag about how it does not effect them personally. "Glad I got my tornado last month"
And my final excuse for the earlier post....Ambien CR...you should go to bed and not set on your computer after taking.
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Chris Driedger
Congrats, Kem....you're one of those willing to drive after any and every severe weather threat. I for one don't want to drive 12+ hours for a chance at experiencing small hail and gusty winds. Doesn't make me or anyone else on here lazy, just different.
Justin Teague
EF3
You should all cut Kem some slack. Ambien = Acid "Light" if you don't go to sleep after taking it. Chances are that Kem will have no recollection of even making a post, LOL.
Darrin Rasberry
I think acid is the only thing that's going to make a viewing of the 384hr GFS run today look tempting in any way.
Andrew Stoller
EF5
Actually, the 384 hour has a big cut off low right off the west coast. If that can come through and break down this blocking pattern, we might be in business to get return flow off the gulf with one or two more decent west coast troughs.
I've taped my fingers crossed!
The ECMWF is sort of following suit, with lows/small troughs and some southwesterly flow building off the west coast, fairly far to the south. If this stubborn Bermuda high can push far enough to the east and lock into a ring of fire type blocking pattern, we'll be in business, cause that Bermuda high ain't going anywhere. It just needs to get far enough east.
I've taped my fingers crossed!
The ECMWF is sort of following suit, with lows/small troughs and some southwesterly flow building off the west coast, fairly far to the south. If this stubborn Bermuda high can push far enough to the east and lock into a ring of fire type blocking pattern, we'll be in business, cause that Bermuda high ain't going anywhere. It just needs to get far enough east.
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Andrew Pritchard
EF5
Still believing the ole 384 trough gag?
Wasn't one of those supposed to be coming in here and breaking down the ridge next week too?
joel ewing
EF5
Kem, you sure are misjudging a lot of the chasers in here....on many levels. You'd be surprised how many people drive to the alley each year with distances A LOT further than Az...keeping track of their pocket change as they do. I've met many. Most stay under the radar within these forums, and don't seem to be compelled to become verbally excitable when a 2% tornado risk is posted.
Best of luck today. I'll be looking forward to eyeballing what you bag.
Best of luck today. I'll be looking forward to eyeballing what you bag.
Brandon Goforth
Also, I think this can depend largely on where one lives. Plains chasers see "small hail and gusty winds" all of the time, so some of the things we may consider no big deal, may be more worth it for someone who doesn't see that kind of weather often...just a guess though as I obviously can't speak for those that don't live in the plains region. I personally do not see anything too exciting on the horizon...
Andrew Stoller
EF5
Bryan Stokes
EF3
Eric Bucsela
EF2
Hey guys, not easy to discern tone here, but I'm pretty sure Kem was joking when he said "lazy chasers". I mean, yeah, prospects aren't awesome, but a lot of us are about to start pre-determined chase vacations and have to make the best of the situation. Let's lighten up. And who knows, we might actually see something. Once the Gulf opens up, it doesn't take much to set off a storm, and those weak features are hard to predict.
EDIT: My sense of humor - crushed under the ridge.
EDIT: My sense of humor - crushed under the ridge.
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Jason Foster
yeah....were are just joking around....like when I say...the future of the season is in 2010.
Those Nature Valley bars (or Quaker Granola) are essential for most chasers...especially those eating fast food and a less desirable diet. It really helps with the after affects!
When things do turn around, I'm ready to go!
Those Nature Valley bars (or Quaker Granola) are essential for most chasers...especially those eating fast food and a less desirable diet. It really helps with the after affects!
