May 22 dusty wall cloud and crazy inflow

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I think this is the wall cloud/tornado referred to. This is shortly before the overall circulation became dust-filled. The view is looking due west along I-70. Occasionally, a cone would condense underneath the central axis of the wall cloud. Very impressive motion and a heck of a RFD.
-SFB
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i was watching this storm from I-70 west of Collyer as it passed over the interstate in front of me about 3 miles or so away. I wished i had gotten as close as some of these video and pics are but i played it safe and stayed at the exit off the interstate. nothing to great on my video except the amazing inflow that was easily 40-50 mph maybe higher. you can sometimes see what looks like a funnel, but it was amazing to see the wall cloud basically on the ground and it was so dusty looking!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bGYayV8GXM&feature=channel_page
 
After reviewing my video and sitting down to edit a full chase report, I did get a brief view of two funnels to the northwest at about 6:29PM. I was south of Collyer. Unfortunately, I lost view as I came to an area with downed trees. After moving the trees with several other chasers, the two funnels had vanished. Due to visibility, I couldn't determine if there was ground circulation though I suspect at least one was a tornado.

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Here is a link to the full chase report:

http://www.harkphoto.com/05222008.html

Bill Hark
 
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