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Can you spot the tornado buried in the rain?Arnett, Oklahoma 6-17-25Almost got struck by lightning multiple times by thi...
26/08/2025

Can you spot the tornado buried in the rain?

Arnett, Oklahoma 6-17-25

Almost got struck by lightning multiple times by this intense supercell. Proof in the second picture 😅

More severe thunderstorms expected for northern Illinois and the Chicago area today. Storms will fire up around 2-3pm an...
18/08/2025

More severe thunderstorms expected for northern Illinois and the Chicago area today. Storms will fire up around 2-3pm and persist into the evening with damaging winds, isolated tornadoes and very heavy rain expected. Flash flooding may become an issue yet again for some areas, and more tree damage/power outages are expected. Stay weather aware today!

Unreal UFO supercell at Sunset two nights ago in Northeastern New Mexico. Career storm structure that I am beyond gratef...
09/06/2025

Unreal UFO supercell at Sunset two nights ago in Northeastern New Mexico. Career storm structure that I am beyond grateful to have witnessed!

I have snapped the best pictures of my career on this trip and we are only half way through! Many more pictures to come!

A tornado ropes out over Akron, Colorado on May 23rd, 2025. This was tornado 2 of 3 or 4 that we saw that day. We are 2 ...
28/05/2025

A tornado ropes out over Akron, Colorado on May 23rd, 2025. This was tornado 2 of 3 or 4 that we saw that day.

We are 2 weeks through ICECHIP and it has been an incredible experience. Being able to contribute to the science of meteorology is incredible, and being able to see amazing storms and tornadoes at the same time is even better. Plenty of pictures to come!

MORE SIGNIFICANT SEVERE STORMS TODAY:The SPC has issued a level 4/5 “moderate” risk for areas of southern IL today. This...
16/05/2025

MORE SIGNIFICANT SEVERE STORMS TODAY:
The SPC has issued a level 4/5 “moderate” risk for areas of southern IL today. This is a wind and hail driven moderate risk, with 15% hatched tornado probabilities and 45% hatched hail probabilities for southern IL into KY.

I have included hrrr forecast frames simulating where storms could be later today as a proxy for what could happen later today. It won’t play out exactly this way, but it’s a good indicator.

Storms will fire a little after noon and track across Central/Southern IL. Storms will carry all hazards with them as they move through the region. Storms will be out of IL by 9pm. Everyone stay safe!

SIGNIFICANT SEVERE WEATHER TODAYToday (Thursday, 5/15/25) will feature significant severe thunderstorms in the northern ...
15/05/2025

SIGNIFICANT SEVERE WEATHER TODAY

Today (Thursday, 5/15/25) will feature significant severe thunderstorms in the northern Illinois and Chicago area. Tornadoes and severe wind gusts will be possible, but giant hail will be the biggest threat from these storms. A billion dollar severe weather disaster is possible in Chicago today.

Severe storms will initiate around 5-6 pm to the west of Chicago. Storms will quickly intensify in a highly favorable environment as they enter the Chicago metro. Storms will exit the Chicago area around 8-9 pm.

Friday will also feature significant severe thunderstorms in central and southern IL. All severe hazards will be possible from storms both today and tomorrow.

A tornado watch will likely be issued at some point this afternoon ahead of storm development. Keep an eye on my story for quick local updates. Stay safe today!

MARCH-APRIL TORNADO OUTLOOK VERIFICATION: In early March, I created and posted a tornado activity outlook for the March-...
01/05/2025

MARCH-APRIL TORNADO OUTLOOK VERIFICATION:

In early March, I created and posted a tornado activity outlook for the March-April timeframe. Using Climatological telleconnections, ocean sea surface temps, and my own long range synoptic forecast I came to the conclusion that a very active March and April were likely in the areas highlighted in red, above average tornado activity was likely in orange, and below average tornado activity was likely in blue. To verify the forecast, I overlayed tornado reports from March and April, and re-drew my forecast contours over the map. The lines of my redraw are not exact to the original map, but they are very close. The result is what you see on the first image.

This was one of, if not the best long range forecasts I have ever made. I highlighted the Midwest/Ohio valley and the Deep South as being at risk for large tornado outbreaks. Several high end severe outlooks and high end severe setups occurred in these areas.

Notably, I left out May and June from this outlook. This is because from March it is very hard to forecast tornado activity for these months. I will try to create a May and June forecast soon here, but graduation from college is coming up soon and it’s crunch time in my classes. I will be graduating from NIU with a meteorology degree in about a week or so.

Thank you for your continued support on this page. I am so happy to be able to supply accurate local forecasts to y’all. This page is so much fun to run, and has played a huge part in my growth as a meteorologist and a storm chaser. I will be partaking in a field campaign called ICECHIP to study hail and hail producing storms this spring and summer in the plains. Follow along by following the instagram page.

LOCALIZED TORNADO OUTBREAK POSSIBLE TODAY Several tornadoes are possible this afternoon in northern IL. A few tornadoes ...
19/03/2025

LOCALIZED TORNADO OUTBREAK POSSIBLE TODAY

Several tornadoes are possible this afternoon in northern IL. A few tornadoes may be strong potentially. Storms will also be capable of severe hail and wind, and hail will be the main threat north of I-88. Simulated radar is included in the post. Everyone stay safe today! I will be storm chasing this afternoon

Localized tornado outbreak appears possible tomorrow from noon to about 8 pm. Updates will constantly be posted on my st...
19/03/2025

Localized tornado outbreak appears possible tomorrow from noon to about 8 pm. Updates will constantly be posted on my story, so watch my story to remain up to date. More updates to come!

SIGNIFICANT SEVERE WEATHER TODAY:A level 4/5 moderate risk has been issued for a massive chunk of the Midwest. Several s...
15/03/2025

SIGNIFICANT SEVERE WEATHER TODAY:

A level 4/5 moderate risk has been issued for a massive chunk of the Midwest. Several significant tornadoes are expected in the southern part of the state, with isolated tornadoes possible across the entire state. A level 5/5 high risk was considered, but ultimately differed until later. It still may be issued in the last outlook of the night, buts it’s unlikely. Nonetheless, this will be a significant, impactful setup.

Non-thunderstorm wind gusts ahead and behind this line of storms will be very strong, prompting high wind warnings and wind advisories across the state. I am currently positioned ahead of these storms, preparing to chase. I will also be chasing in Dixie alley tomorrow, where a potentially generational tornado outbreak may occur. Sorry for the shorter post. Simulated radar is included in the post, as well as a rough map of expected arrival time of storms and associated hazards. Everyone have a way to get warnings tonight! Dangerous night ahead for many.

Severe weather incoming on Friday! Updates to come, but tornadoes appear likely Friday night across Illinois
11/03/2025

Severe weather incoming on Friday! Updates to come, but tornadoes appear likely Friday night across Illinois

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