Category: Storm Chase

Storm Chase of 27 February, 2011

Unlike previous storm chases where I chased by myself, this time I had my lovely girlfriend Alyson with me. I did the driving, she did the navigating, photographing, and other computer stuff. We started the day early, waking up at 7 AM. Our initial target area was Ponca City, OK. After breakfast and loading up…

By Brian February 27, 2011 Off

Storm Chase of June 23, 2010

This day was back when I first started storm chasing. I got in my car and drove somewhere not too far from home, and set up shop in a parking lot. There, I recorded some pretty awesome and close lightning. One it particular (I wasn’t able to record it,) was VERY close; under 50 meters…

By Brian June 23, 2010 Off

Storm Chase of 19 May, 2010

This was my first storm chase in Oklahoma, and it just happened to be a High Risk day. I had driven down to Norman earlier that week to meet with an adviser at OU, as well as find an apartment for myself. Fortunately for me, that particular May had been pretty active. On May 10th,…

By Brian May 19, 2010 Off