Copper State Storm Chasing

Just as a heads up, friends, I am no longer on the road chasing. I got word that one of my beloved dogs has passed away; I am no longer concerned with tornadoes or missing storms.

I am devastated. I don't really have words in English or any other language to express the heartbreak. It was not expected. It was out of nowhere. My family has been blindsided by heartbreak.

Hopefully, my heart and soul will have healed enough to go hard this monsoon season. Should an especially impressive high plains setup come up that I can realistically chase in the coming weeks, I still might, but right now I need to be home with my kiddo and hubs. Honestly, we're not okay. This was one of my biggest fears: having a pet at home pass away while on one of my chase trips.

Now, I have to live it. This is a nightmare.

I'll be ordering/sending out prints to every amazing soul who donated to the two weeks of chasing I DID get. It wasn't the best year for storms, but thanks to your help with gas, I was still able to get some beautiful shots of some beautiful storms! I can't wait to work on those (and the videos).

If you donated, please be sure to send me your address - most donations came without and I really would like to return the love. I can't send your prints if I don't know where to send them, of course, haha. [email protected]

anyway, off i go to grieve the unexpected loss of my sweet, sweet baby boy. he was the chihuahua i always dreamed of having when i was a little girl. i'm so, so very grateful for the 11 beautiful, silly, goofy, ADORABLE years i got to spend loving (and being so deeply, unconditionally loved by) him.

thank you guys.
i love you all.
i'll be back in a bit; i need time to regroup.

on (yesterday lol) in 2019, my friends and i encountered this utterly incredible storm in imperial, nebraska. i’ve seen some amazing storm structure in my day, but this one is near the top of the top. just amazing. be sure to click or tap for the full images.

It’s the anniversary of the scariest tornado of all time which means it’s the time of year I share this write up again.

if you’re wondering why i’ve been quiet, it’s because the damn weather’s been quiet.

looks like nature just doesn’t wanna perform this year. this whole Omega block thing looks like it really IS going to put the kibosh on chasing until at least mid-june.

so i’ve positioned myself in colorado; if the pattern persists im just gonna save $$ and miles on my jeep and head home. if the plains happens to wake up a little, im also in position for that.

after three wild years i guess we’re overdue for a slow one. i’m grateful for the three tornadoes i got, lol

wheeee

LARGE MESOCYCLONIC TORNADO- near I-27 Tornado north of Abernathy, Texas!!

TORNADO WARNING saw a suspicious dust swirl just before it went warned

edit: yep, tornado

okay then. game on!

well aren’t you cute

caught a landspout or two near tulia. no photos, was driving. now watching the base on this little severe guy south of amarillo.