Keith Mullen
EF2
One thing I have been studying for quite a while, in anticipation of finally relocating to an area with better stormchasing options than Western Washington State, is the tornado climatology and touchdown frequency across the United States.
Based on Fifty years of reports and tornado paths, it's pretty apparent where the most tornado-prone alleys are (there really are "alleys" within tornado alley itself).
My question is, based upon fifty years of touchdown-precedence, I can clearly see where your chances of more successful chases may be, but I am not familiar with the topography (too many trees, hills, bad roads system, etc).
Based on your knowledge of chasing in the areas - combined with a good set of data based on averages (regardless of El Nino, La Nina, etc. etc.)...
Where would your ideal location be for Home Base when you look at the overlay of these maps??? *attached overlay map*
Much Thanks!
Based on Fifty years of reports and tornado paths, it's pretty apparent where the most tornado-prone alleys are (there really are "alleys" within tornado alley itself).
My question is, based upon fifty years of touchdown-precedence, I can clearly see where your chances of more successful chases may be, but I am not familiar with the topography (too many trees, hills, bad roads system, etc).
Based on your knowledge of chasing in the areas - combined with a good set of data based on averages (regardless of El Nino, La Nina, etc. etc.)...
Where would your ideal location be for Home Base when you look at the overlay of these maps??? *attached overlay map*
Much Thanks!